This dress is a solid choice if you are ballin' on a budget but still want that drama. I used this for a stylized photoshoot I modeled for, not a real wedding, but I wore it for about six hours. It photographs beautifully. The lace photographs very high-end. In person, if you look super closely, you can tell it's not a $5000 designer gown, mostly around the hemline stitching, but nobody is going to be looking that closely at your feet! It was comfortable enough to wear all afternoon. I’d suggest wearing a hoop skirt or a petticoat underneath if you want it to look as full as the picture, otherwise, it lays a little flatter.

Honestly, I was expecting a disaster ordering online, but this turned out great. I wanted a second dress for the reception because my ceremony dress was a tight mermaid style and I couldn't sit down. This ball gown was surprisingly comfortable! The waist hits at a good spot and doesn't dig in. The train is short enough that I didn't need to bustle it to dance, I just held it up a bit. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is that a few of the lace appliqués were slightly loose on the edge, but a tiny bit of fabric glue fixed it in five seconds. No biggie. For a party dress, it was perfect and fun to twirl in!

I fell in love with the neckline on this dress. It’s so romantic! I ordered it for my upcoming winter wedding. The fabric is actually heavier than I thought, which is great for a colder month. The lace details on the bodice are lovely and don't itch, which was my biggest worry.

This dress is absolutely stunning and gave me the exact princess moment I was dreaming of. I wore it for our indoor church wedding, and the train looked incredible coming down the aisle. It’s definitely a lot of dress—the tulle is voluminous!—so make sure you have someone to help you in the bathroom, haha. The fabric feels nice against the skin, which was a big relief. I will say, the shipping took a little longer than the estimated time, so give yourself plenty of buffer room. Also, the color is a very true white, so keep that in mind when matching accessories. Overall, I felt beautiful and didn't break the bank, which is a huge win in my book.

But honestly? Totally worth it for the photos. It looks way more expensive than it is.