The look on my husbands face was worth the work finding "THE" dress. He could not take his eyes and hands off me all day! My guests were blown away with the sparkle, the class and the shape of Bernadette (Ivory over Ivory). I had my seamstress remove the beading under the breast and my mom turned it into my headpiece. I wore a custom cathedral veil (we were married in the Old Cathedral downtown St. Louis, MO) with blusher which was placed in my hair under the headpiece. I had compliments head to toe!!! I also turned it into a mermaid style, bringing in the A-line and gradually built in layers of tulle towards the bottom, which made the lace wave gracefully as I walked. For the reception, I had a double french bustle that highlighted the vintage flair of the gown. Hands down, this is the dress of my dreams!!!!!!!!!