This beautiful wedding dress was part of the Spring 2009 Christos collection by legendary designer Amsale Aberra. This dress combines a modern A-line silhoutte with vintage couture details of ruched organza and alencon lace adorned with delicate beading. The dress was originally designed with a straight neckline, but was customized at the bride's request with a modified sweetheart neckline. Organza ruching covers the bodice and is accented by a row of lace at the waistline. The lace is then repeated in two rows at the bottom of the dress with organza ruching in between. It was this romantic combination of lace and ruching, coupled with the intricate beading, that made me say yes to this dress. The details are exquisite and perfect for the bride who is looking for a heirloom quality wedding gown. The dress was further customized with a french bustle. Although the dress did not include the belt as originally designed, the belt is included as part of the sale. The dress is light and airy - perfect for an outdoor garden wedding and a bride who enjoys dancing!
The dress is in excellent pre-owned condition with no visible marks, tears or damage. The dress has been professionally cleaned, treated, pressed and preserved in an archival box since 2010.