The Dress

This is an amazing, totally unique bespoke gown, actually made by the then very famous bridal designer Allison Blake herself. The dress cost over £4,000 back in 1992 so I dread to think how much it would be now! I fell in love with Allison's designs which frequently featured in the wedding magazines of the day due to the incredible attention to detail in each gown. I got married in Devon at Harvest Festival time with the church decorated with corn - hence the detail on the dress - as well as the stunning teardrop-shaped train, which has weights underneath to enable it to move fluidly. The train has actually been stored in a glass case so is absolutely pristine, however, the dress was cleaned immediately after the wedding and has been stored ever since in acidulated tissue and two boxes. There are some very minor flaws, very slight discolourations in a couple of area but are not very noticeable. A local dry cleaner said his chemicals would ruin the pearls so I did not bother, however, he said a specialist dry cleaner could sort it out easily. There is a short veil edged with scalloped lace and tiny pearls scattered across it included. I would be honoured and thrilled for another bride to feel as I did that day - truly beautiful. Because the dress is not 'off the peg', I can remember people being awe-struck at it - 'truly a work of art'.
I live near Sheffield so would welcome anyone to come and see it and try it on. Anyone less busty than me could easily have it taken in and although floor-length on me, could be taken up to be mid-calf or even knee-length (the train could also be taken up from the 'dress end' without any of the teardrop being lost) and it would still be stunning as it is the pearls and the embroidery that are the stars!