This gorgeous dress with modern Audrey Hepburn vibes is the "Tuscany" wedding gown from BHLDN's own Whispers & Echoes line. Original retail was $1,350.00. I paid $700.00 for alterations, including the bustle and adding cups inside the chest area. Also included is BHLDN's Paris by Debra Moreland floating cathedral veil, which retails at $300.00. I also had this dress dry cleaned and preserved after my wedding for approx. $250.00, so the total value is $2,600.00.
A breadth of floral lace unites the sleek bateau neck bodice and sumptuous tulle skirt on this fit-and-flare gown which gives you a feminine hourglass figure. The open back gives it an interesting geometric detail. Polyester; polyester lining. The material and lace are thick and high quality for the price! Bust cups; boning. Back zip with two hook-and-eye closures; covered buttons down the back.
The veil is handcrafted so that it seems to float away from the body. This double-layered veil was created with a fingertip-length blusher in front, allowing you to carry your bouquet underneath it. The overall cathedral veil offers an airy yet dramatic look. This item is part of a special collection of artisan-made accessories.
The dress size is 6 but it runs small, and I had it altered by a "Best in Philly" tailor even smaller to fit my street size 0-2 frame. I am 5'4" / 114 lbs. (approx. 5'6.5" with heels); 32B chest; 26" waist; and 34" hips. The original dress measurements prior to alteration were 35" chest/ 27" waist / 34.6" high hip / 39" low hip. My tailor didn't cut any material off at the seams, so it can probably be let out a bit if you need some more space. My tailor did also add a 5 point bustle.
I wore this dress to my May 2019 wedding. It was cleaned and preserved, along with the veil, shortly thereafter, and I will ship both to you sealed in the preservation box. Prior to cleaning and preservation there were some dirt marks on the under layers at the bottom of the dress, and the elastic loop for hooking one of the buttons in the back had popped open. The dry cleaner promised to fix both during the cleaning and preservation process, but since it was returned to me already preserved, I have not been able to verify that myself. I am not aware of any other issues with the dress or veil. This dress has such a classic and timeless yet modern feel, and it pairs so beautifully with the long veil. It evoked a lot of tears in the bridal suite and at the first look! I also felt very comfortable in it all night long. It truly was my dream dress, and I hope it's your dream dress too. I realized there was no sense in it sitting in the box in my closet!
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