The Evolution of Wedding Dress - Major Renovations Complete!

[FoxyBride]

So as many of you know I got my dress a the Running of the Brides event that Filene's Basement holds. I posted that experience here. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t30338

 

This is the dress on model:

 

The dress was a size 12 when I got it and originally looked like this. I'm holding it in the back:

 

After the first fitting, it looked like this:

 

It's only half bustled here:

 

And finally here is the finished product!

 

It is fully bustled here. I didn't think to take a pic of the train fully out.

 

She took the dress from a bridal 12 down to about a street size 2, hemmed it, and did a fully custom 2 level, 11 ribbon bustle for only $150. Plus she also put a stitch across the top since it was not laying right. I was going to wear my hair up, but when I came home from my hair trial, I could tell my FI was thinking my hair would be down so I think I'm going to do it down and wavy. Let me know what you ladies think of the dress and hair idea!

[KittenHeart]

Wow.... what a gorgeous dress! It looks fabulous on you too, like it was made for you. Great job!!

[Sita&Nate]

Wow, that is va-va-voom!! You have a supremely talented seamstress--it looks so much better on you than the model~

[shortnsweet7675]

Wow. Very nice dress... I can't believe they were able to take it down from a 12 to a 2 and still maintain the style of the dress.

[alkoch]

Looks great! Congrats on a great dress! And I think your hair down and wavy would look great with the dress!

[soon2BMrs.Prince]

I absolutely love your dress! It's so pretty and looks great on you.

[bride2010]

It's such a beautiful dress and it looks amazing on you. I think your hair down and wavy would look great with it!

[Sammygurlj]

It looks awesome and you look so beautiful in it

[taimeaka16]

You look amazing!! And kudos to her she did a great job and only for $150! Where was she when I needed mine done, lol.....

[melette]

Your dress is absolutely stunning!! You have a very talented seamstress! Thanks for sharing!