The Dress

Riki Dalal Mona Dress - Style NB5007 - from the Casablanca Collection

Purchased from TDR Bridal in Birmingham for £2,600 then additional £350 for alterations.

Absolutely Stunning Lace and Tulle Fitted Wedding Dress. I loved wearing my dream dress and I want to pass it on to another bride to be so you can feel as amazing as I did. Worn for my wedding in May 2019.

If you want to look timeless and classy yet subtly sexy this is THE dress. The pictures don't even do it justice.

There's lots of detail to the dress including an incredible lace bodice with an illusion see through back. It pulls you in gently giving you a hourglass shilohette but is still very comfortable to wear and not restrictive whatsoever. The top part has been taken in slightly and cups have been added - I'm 32C but this would fit a range of cup sizes and a seamstress could remove the cups if you need to.

The train has been left full length and is really long giving it the wow factor. The only alteration to the length is around the front. I am 5 foot 4 and wore 4 inch heels and it skimmed the floor perfectly.

It's nice and fitted everywhere and makes your bum look amazing :)

The bottom has a few layers of tulle which shapes the dress beautifully. Really easy to walk in.

The dress has not been dry cleaned but I will get this dry cleaned for you - The only signs of wear are some small tears and tiny holes on some of the underneath layers of the tulle where my heel must of got stuck when dancing. This DOES NOT take away the condition of the dress overall and they can not be seen when wearing as they are underneath. This reflects in the price (over £1,200 cheaper than buying from the bridal shop)

Description from Riki Dalal site - MONA is the stunning reinvention of a classic strapless mermaid gown. The top is built upon a strapless bone corset with symmetrically placed lace against an illusion background for a sense of sheerness. MONA’s mermaid skirt opens up with many layers of tulles and fine Italian lace. The fitted silhouette paired with feminine soft gives a delicate yet sexy appeal.

You are free to come to my home to try the dress on before committing to purchasing (Manchester M26 area).

Once purchased the sale is final and no refunds will be given

I have a plain cathedral length ivory veil for sale also. Message if interested.

I will include for free a gorgeous storage box worth £60 which can also be used as cabin luggage if your wedding is abroad.

Please message me if you require any further details, thanks Gemma x

Alterations

Alterations by The Alterations Boutique in Manchester who specialise in altering premium wedding dresses. Alterations cost a further £350.

Cups have been added so it feels very secure and gives a bit of lift. Waist has been taken in slightly. I feel this dress best fits a size 6 or 8. The length at the front has been shortened. Bustle has been added (completely blends in with the lace on the dress). The hips and train have not been altered at all so the train is still full length and very long - Looks incredible and gives WOW factor!