I searched high and low for my perfect dress. Visited numerous shops and tried on many, many dresses. But I FINALLY found THE DRESS!
This dress was the perfect fit for my wedding! Now happily married, I look back at pictures and think of the memories, and truly feel beautiful when reminiscing. If you are a plus-size bride seeking something other than an over the top, poofy ball gown, you are most likely well aware that our selection is truly limited, and it's very difficult to find something age appropriate in many cases, too. I wanted something vintage and classy, something a little different but not too unusual, and something that would help me feel most comfortable and confident on my wedding day. This was it!
The dress is designed by Yuliya Raquel, who is best known for her collections for Igigi.com. Here is a link to the dress which I purchased new:
This dress is a rare combination of comfortable and gorgeous--hard to find in a wedding dress! It is floor-length with a beautiful scalloped edge, empire waist, has a lacy mesh overlay with matte sequins, features a zipper back, has a sewn in pearly sash, and to finish it off the nice touch of a lace applique on the sash. Please note I did alter the dress, and details regarding alterations can be found in the specific alterations section.
Above all else, this is a dress that I ordered online, kind of on a whim, and fell in love with instantly. The soft material looks expensive, but is extremely comfy. The sequins sparkle under reception lighting, adding that extra touch. But most of all, I felt gorgeous and was complimented by everyone on how beautiful I looked. I didn't just receive "You looking stunning!" type compliments, but I could see on the faces of my friends and family that the dress was a show stopper, and a true winner.