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This Davids Bridal Dress is just lovely! From the corseted top with boning to the beautiful pickups in the skirt, this is a dress made for a Princess!
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A review from Davids Bridal about the dress <span><span>”</span>I’ve always imagined myself in a sleek/sexy halter dress..never in my dreams did I think I would practically be wearing a ballgown! My sister (and maid of honor) liked the way the dress had a pick up style to it. I figured since she liked it I would try it on, but I told myself Iwouldn’t buy it! When I stepped up on the pedestal, I could not believe my eyes! This dress is gorgeous! It looks like it has a lot of material and would be heavy, but it isn’t at all! The corset is so complimenting and cinches you in the right spots to make your waistline slim and sexy! The details and beadwork on the dress add just enough elegance and does not go overboard! The dress was so comfortable to wear all day! All I can say is, don’t knock any dress until you try it on and see for yourself! Also, when you see your new husbands face light up when he sees you, you know that you picked the right dress!!!” </span>
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<span>This really is a gorgeous dress..don’t let this one slip away! It is brand new and has never been worn!</span>

I think any of the following dresses would work for a Mature Bride..you could add a lace jacket if you felt you wanted it or have the train taken off..these are easy fixes and would easily make the dress age appropriate!

 Pallas Athena, Wedding Dress Size 10, Street Size 6

Pronovias Obelix, Wedding Dress Size 10, Street Size 6

This Davids Bridal Dress is just lovely! From the corseted top with boning to the beautiful pickups in the skirt, this is a dress made for a Princess!

A review from Davids Bridal about the dress “I’ve always imagined myself in a sleek/sexy halter dress..never in my dreams did I think I would practically be wearing a ballgown! My sister (and maid of honor) liked the way the dress had a pick up style to it. I figured since she liked it I would try it on, but I told myself Iwouldn’t buy it! When I stepped up on the pedestal, I could not believe my eyes! This dress is gorgeous! It looks like it has a lot of material and would be heavy, but it isn’t at all! The corset is so complimenting and cinches you in the right spots to make your waistline slim and sexy! The details and beadwork on the dress add just enough elegance and does not go overboard! The dress was so comfortable to wear all day! All I can say is, don’t knock any dress until you try it on and see for yourself! Also, when you see your new husbands face light up when he sees you, you know that you picked the right dress!!!”

This really is a gorgeous dress..don’t let this one slip away! It is brand new and has never been worn!

This GORGEOUS Wedding Dress is a Pronovias Obelix. It is a Wedding Dress Size 10, Street Size 6, but because of the corseted back, could also fit a Street Size 4 or 8. The dress was originally $1500 plus the neckline was altered to a Sweetheart and the Corset added in the back. This was a custom dress from Pronovias and with alterations was about $2200. The dress was made for a Petite Bride. It would fit a 5′4 inch girl with 2 inch heels.
If you are a Petite Bride you could almost get by with NO alterations needed!

There is about a quarter size piece on the bodice that has a few beads missing, easy to fix and there are some slight stains underneath from sand, but nothing that shows and truly nothing to be concerned about. Other than that, the dress has been cleaned and is in perfect condition. Cups have been added in the front, so no bra is needed.

This is Sooo Pretty! It could go from a Beach Wedding to Formal to a Garden. It has a timeless, vintage feel and the lace is breathtaking!

This Pallas Athena Dress is just Gorgeous.  So Sophisticated and could easily be dressed up with some gloves and a pretty veil..even a birdcage might look nice!  It is a very figure flattering dress and quite form fitting when it is on.  It does not wrinkle easily and you could go all night and have it look just the same as you when you first put it on!  Simple, but elegant!  I really love this one!  Just the right amont of Pizazz!

Street Size 6, Wedding Dress Size 10

You will be a Princess in this Gorgeous Dress!!!  Words can hardly describe how lovely it really is..and pictures certainly do not do it  justice!! Just think of the Pink Possiblities!!  This is a DREAM Wedding Dress!!  I WANT IT!!  Honestly, you will absolutely ADORE this dress!! If you are a Pink Girl, this is your dress!  It is from the Sabrina Adela Couture Collection of Mon Cheri,  is Brand New and has never been worn!  Style Number ST1730S. 

This dress is SOOOO Romantic! I just love it!!

It is a Demetrios…style 900. It is new with the Price tags still attached to the dress. We got it at an overstock sale.

It has a nude lining underneath the gorgeous lace that subtly shows through. It is the same as the Bride in the pictures is wearing except Ivory in color and NEW!

It has such a Romantic, Vintage look to it, with just the right amount of sophistication!

The lace is is embedded with sequins and just lovely! It is a dress to take your breath away.

All bridal fabrics are beautiful, but none combine history, and romance as well as lace. The intricate web of patterns is both coquettishly revealing and demurely concealing for a fitting combination in a wedding dress

You will shine in this dress! A memorable dress for an unforgettable day!! All eyes will be on you!

Looking for a wedding palette that’s romantic yet classic, sweet yet dignified, that couldn’t be a better fit for early spring? Pale pink and champagne make for a gorgeous start. To begin with, champagne’s inherently romantic. It’s the color of times-gone-by, when fabrics were made of natural fibers and woven by hand. Plus, it blends so perfectly with pink, you can knock these two together fearlessly. In short: combine them, and you’ve got color alchemy that captures that fleeting season we barely have time to savor before the flower buds fall to the ground, the trees lose their baby shade of green, and the fairy quality of spring light on morning grass fades into summer’s more no-nonsense rays. Once again, this look combines the finery of times gone by with the natural, unfussy sweetness of a backyard garden in spring. So create a beautiful balance against the cottage look of your flowers and the sweetness of your gown. Wow, this champagne colored Alvina Valenta is so pretty and I had so much fun designing a color scheme for it…hope you love it…I do. I can just imagine getting married in this dress with all these colors!! How romantic!! The dress itself is so lovely..Alvina Valenta gowns are known for their timeless elegance, sophistication and most especially their attention to detail. All of the dresses are finished by hand, as well as the beading and their signature hand rolled roses. Every hem is finished with lace right down to the petticoat hem! Alvina Valenta gowns are made of the finest silks, satin shantung, and satin organza to name a few. This dress retails for over $4000. I got it from a Bridal Boutique selling thier overstock, so this is really a great deal on this dress! I just LOVE it and think there are so many color possibilities to go with the champagne. Champagne is very flattering to your skin tone and also the alencon lace just POPS against the Champagne color of the dress!! So pretty, so perfect for Spring..I just know you will absolutely love it!! It is a 10, which is a street size 6.

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This Princess Wedding Dress was Custom Made and absolutely Gorgeous!! The bodice is enrusted with Beautiful Silver Sequins and the tulle bottom is Fabululously Full!!

There is nothing wrong with the dress in the back, it was just too small for our dress form!

It is in Pristine Condition and will not require drycleaning!!

You will look like the Princess you always imagined in the dress!! It is FABULOUS!!

Email me at landwer01@earthlink.net in reference to this dress!

This two piece gown by Essence of Australia is just GORGEOUS!!

It is a two piece dress and has a bow in the back that is detachable, so you can choose to wear it or not!

The skirt is matte satin and the material is just beautiful!!  The Beading on the bodice is Breathtaking and has both Rhinestones and Bugle Beads!

The Bodice is boned and the dress is fully lined with a built in crinoline!!

Because the dress has a corsetted bodice, it could also fit a Street Size 4 or an 8 , and alleviates the need for alterations in this area!

All in all, this dress is a STUNNER!  It is Sophisticated, but not stuffy!  You will absolutely  love it!  The pictures do not do justice to how lovely it really is!