The Dress

Two piece wedding dress - top is custom made by Sheila Harding; skirt is Terry Fox size 12. I got the coutourier to match the lace on the skirt to the top, so the lace echoes from top to bottom. They are both heavy silk (the skirt is shot silk), so it's very flattering, it has a sheen in photos and it feels very high quality. The lace is reminiscent of a garden scene - leaves, flowers and vines, and it is cut so that it sits just above the edge of the bodice, so you can clearly see the lace etching against the background of your skin.

My favourite thing about the outfit is how comfortable it is to wear - you can move easily, dance and walk, and it's not heavy. It's a beautiful feminine shape but you don't feel like you need to 'suck in' to be comfortable.

In terms of condition - it's never been worn so it's brand new condition - I bought the dress but the wedding was cancelled before it took place and it's been carefully stored since. I never got the Sheila Harding top fitted so this has a reasonable amount of room to be taken in depending on the bride's chest size. It just needs a steam!