I love this dress and only wore it for 2 hours.  I received compliments from everyone on it! The rosettes are gorgeous and unique. Its taffeta bodice and diagonal pleating really flatters your body and creates a beautiful silhouette.  This dress has been featured in several bridal magazines and truly takes your breath away. The pictures do not do it justice. I tried on a lot of dresses before deciding on this one because it truly stands out and is not "just another wedding dress". Our wedding guests are still talking about it! :)

This dress has a corset back so if you gain or lose 20 lbs you'll still fit beautifully into this dress. (I gained 12 lbs after buying this dress but didn't need to alter it.).

I paid $1500 plus $280 for bustles and bra cups, so you're getting a deal! Save time and money on bustles! I am also including the mermaid shape crinoline/slip/petticoat which helps poof out the bottom of the dress and was another $50. I only wore this dress for 2 hours as I changed into an Asian dress for the reception. Although there were no stains on it, I spent $200 to have it dry cleaned and pressed, as well as $40 for a nicer wedding dress garment bag. I spent $2030 on this dress and crinoline, bustling, etc - you will get it all for less than half! And you could wear iI immediately instead of waiting for months!

I am 5'4" and wore 5" heels so I didn't need to hem the dress. It is pretty easy to hem, though (just add stitch to pull the rosettes higher in the creases).

(PS - last picture: the dress is without the crinoline/slip)