Marchesa Notte Wedding Dress

I LOVE this wedding dress - it is so comfortable and flattering. The texture of the outer 'lace' was the biggest hit - it really glows in the light. The texture reminds me of a curtain - it feels natural and not like many of the 'plastic-y' materials so many modern dresses have. It's lightweight, but holds it's weight (similar affect as organza). The skirt has two liner layers under the outer lace layer, while the top has two layers - a lightly ruched lace layer and an inner heavier liner that allowed me to wear it without a bra/support. The long train is only the outer lace layer (light and texture really show off) and is cut into a fan shape. Dress is the "Sophie" style by Marchesa Notte, but alterations were made to the top to change the neckline and to give it straps (first image is of unaltered design) Dress is listed as a size 12 but was altered and I'm usually a "street size" 6 or 8 . My height with heels (as shown in photos): 5 feet 10 inches. (normally I'm 5'-7" with a 'normal' torso length) My measurements and how they fit into the dress: Bust // 35" (which fit the dress with a bit of wiggle room.. probably could have fit a larger bust!) Waist // 30" (fit perfectly with enough room to breath and laugh and eat all the cake) Hips // 40" (loose at the hips - the dress fans out after the waist) Alterations: Professional alterations were made by a Seattle-based bridal tailor, including adding a bustle - message for more details! Dress is similar to truvelle styles!