Where can I start? This dress is simply stunning. When I first put on, the family with me gasped. If you are pursuing Berta dresses, congratulations, they're all great! This one, however just seems to be more unique than the rest, a little harder to find in boutiques, and struck a cord with everyone (your husband and grandma will love it equally for different reasons). It is sexy and traditional, romantic and modern all at the same time with its scalloped eyelash lace, plunging neck and back, and meticulous lace and tonal beading.
Purchased from a high end boutique in Coral Gables, FL
I am 5'6" and wore 4" heels, thus this can be hemmed to accommodate women 5'10" and under. The size is a Berta label 38, notoriously running a tad small as most of the luxury Israli designers do. Berta craftsmanship is remarkable. Very minimal alterations were made since the back is open and provides some give to bodice. The crepe panels through the hips are forgiving as well and move with the body beautifully. There are simple removable triangle cups on the inside that come standard from Berta, I used for a little oomph since I am a small 34B. These can very easily be removed or replaced with the size and shape to suit you. Sticky Bra also would work very well and very comfortably. The bustle placed is an English style, which accentuates the open back and flaring lace detail wonderfully, not to mention simple to bustle day of! Another thing about this dress is how comfortable it actually is! I tried on many Berta and other Ghalia/Inbal etc and this one was by far the most comfortable! No spaghetti straps digging in and no sharp boning poking through sheer lace. Due to the design of the lace and pattern of the bodice, it's gives you a gorgeous feminine hourglass shape.
I have a cathedral length veil for some drama, but not to compete with the intricate scrolling lace pattern that was custom made for the length and shape of the dress- I will throw this in for free with this listing!! Saving you an extra $300 and headache.
I am located in Los Angeles and am open to meeting for you to see the dress in person, if desired. Price is negotiable, but serious offers only please, as you are getting an exquisite Berta dress worn to an indoor reception, suitable for 5'10" and under, already hemmed and bustled ($600). You will likely not need to alter this at all, as previously stated the open back makes this bodice somewhat forgiving- saving you $$$. PLUS a cathedral length veil that is custom made and perfectly suits this dress. Everyone will gasp when you put this on! It will be hard to let it go but I'm excited for the next lucky girl who gets to rock this! :)
Don't hesitate to ask any questions! :)