The Dress

May gown by Temperley London (from Spring 2017 Bridal Collection) gown. Purchased in their Notting Hill boutique. UK size 14. I was a US street size 10-12 at the time with broad shoulders/full bust/curves. No alterations. I'm 5'9" and wore this with a 1 inch heel (cowboy boot) and the skirt reached/grazed the floor.

Boat neck with cap sleeves. Distinctive, keyhole back with visual crosshatch details and a triangle shaped opening/illusion panel. Neckline and upper back have mesh panels. Top layer of skirt is mesh with extensive, intricate floral detail. Underlayer is opaque ivory. This is a cream/ivory palette with hints of light brown/a warm, orange-y tan at the embroidered flowers. I have never seen a wedding dress quite like this - tons of compliments

Drop waist skirt with a true seam at midhip and another smaller/finer seam at the upper waist. This falls like an A-line but you can easily put a tulle skirt underneath to fluff up the skirt and make it more like a ballgown silhouette.

Dress is used and in great condition - worn once. No stains, well kept/stored properly to date. Minor, only-visible-up-close loose threads/fibers here and there given the intricate stitching, embroidery and detail all over.

This dress was very comfortable - on the snug/supportive side. The weight is proportional to the quality of the fabric and detailwork throughout. I am heat-sensitive and it worked well for an outdoor spring wedding on a warm afternoon. I liked that it didn't show a ton of skin outright but still had slightly-revealing details/body-hugging elements. I felt like a luxe boho princess wearing it!