Cortana, Lirio Gown

This stunning Cortana wedding dress embodies elegance and grace, imported to Melbourne from Spain. The sheath silhouette hugs your figure beautifully, accentuating your curves due to being cut on the bias. I wanted to look amazing from every photography angle, without tensing muscles, and this dress was perfect.
It was mesmerising - the little girls and boys just wanted to touch it! It is the most comfortable dress I have ever worn. Seamless in the right places, flowing and cool to the touch, as it is light Italian silk georgette in three separate layers - it creates movement in photography. The halter neckline can be adjusted to a boat neckline. I wore it multiple ways on the day. The V-back detail ensures that I did not look too mature as a young bride, while allowing me to wear a one-piece underwear bra. Perfect.

This floor-length dress drapes flawlessly. I found the gown to be extremely versatile in terms of weather and wedding style, and in fact, bought the dress and styled the wedding around it. It is not in line with any current trends. The off-white colour made my skin look amazing.

Since 16 August 2025, the compliments about the dress have not yet stopped. I have had friends from engineering backgrounds and industrial design compliment the dress - not what I expected them to remember to tell me, months later! It felt amazing to wear and created a beautiful silhouette in every moment captured by our photographer. If you're looking for a timeless piece that combines elegance, not following the current trends and you like the look of liquid, draping in photography, this is the dress for you. Let it be as cherished for you as it was for me.
$7,800 before alterations, $8,600 with hemming alterations.
Colour: Champagne
From 2019 Cortana bridal collection
https://www.carteblanchebride.com.au/products/lirio-gown