The Dress

Orla Gown (RRP $3200) with Mata backpiece (RRP $400)

Orla Gown description from the GLL Website:
Classic. Confident. Timeless. The Orla gown is all about elegance – crafted and contoured to perfection and designed to accentuate your curves. Made from an exclusive and flattering abstract 3D lace with a luminous pearl thread and delicate eyelash trim, the Orla features a scalloped edge neckline, daring low back and clever, bottom-hugging gathering. It’s the long-sleeve wedding dress of your dreams.
Link: https://graceloveslace.com.au/products/orla

I also purchased and wore it with the 'Mata' backpiece which I loved. I can't find this backpiece on the website anymore so it might not be available anymore. The gown itself is lightweight and the details are so delicate and beautiful. I had great feedback from my guests and the dress was so so comfortable and easy to wear.

My wedding was in May 2021. The gown was hand-washed exactly as per the care instructions provided by Grace Loves Lace and has since been stored in it's box which is the storage advice from GLL.

I had my dress custom made however this means that they make the whole dress to your largest measurement, which was my hips and broad shoulders, which are size 10. My waist is a size 8, so I had the waist taken in so it was beautifully fitted and i had a little hook added to the end of the train so it can be clipped up the bottom of the open back for dancing.

Alterations

The dress was made as a size 10.
I had the waist taken in to a size 8, and a small hook added under the end of the train with a small rink added just under the open back (top of the glutes) so the train can be clipped up for things like dancing and walking around through your guests / mingling.