Beautiful Strapless Beaded Lace Mermaid Wedding Dress

My wedding is 10/24/2020 if COVID will allow. I completely understand if this is not enough time. I've just been looking at the dress I bought, and grow less happy with it and wanted to seek other options.

Thanks!! :)

I'm so excited to ready your email that I got tears in my eyes!! You're so amazing!

I found your company from watching the "DIY Dalia" YouTube video. I really, really love what you did with her dress and it is inspiration for what I would like. I really love picture #1 that you sent. That is what I am picturing,

Here is the website link for my current dress: davidsbridal.com

Current dress

Like: I purchased the dress in the picture because I really, really like the vine straps. I like how the bottom of the dress looks like a fluffy cloud. The crossing straps and shape of the bra cup make the top very secure so I can move around without it moving. I like the color of the dress because it is campaign, not white. I would like it even better if it were a very, very light peach/pink/blush.

Dislike: I do not like that there is no boning in the bodice. I want it to be very tight and form fitting in the waist so it’s secure and does not move around. I do not like that the mermaid fit is so loose. I would like it tighter in the hips and behind area. I do not like how thick the material is at the waist in hips because it feels very bulky and hot. I want the material to be thin, and the dress to be as light and delicate as possible.

Vision: Ok, this is where I get super silly explaining what I'm imagining! I want to look very fairy like! My favorite wedding dress designer is Claire Pettibone, and I like her dresses because they're very light and delicate. Please see the attached vision board explanation:

· Bodice: Like you said, a bodice including front and back sheer, so that the boning could be show through, but the build-in-bra and skin show through too as below sheer corset bodice.

· Color: Solid fabric in blush, lace in Champaign/soft white, 3D in whatever colors you have available. No harsh white.

· Shape: Mermaid shape like I have now, but more form fitting like my example

· Decoration: Vines, flowers, maybe even a butterfly or two. Blush colors, maybe even some blue or green. Very, very pale and subtle color.

· Back: A cascade of a few flows flowing down the back into a pool of flowers at the bottom of the dress. Button or corset tie closer at bodice. Zip closure decorated with buttons. Maybe some ruching at the butt, if you will be able to see it. If not, no problem.

· Bottom of front (maybe): Maybe some 3D flowers at the bottom on the front to match the back? Might be too much. Maybe plain. Not 100% sure there.

Thank you so, so much! I’m so excited!!

-Faith

Also, do you mind if I make a YouTube video about this process? I only see two YouTube videos about your company, so I'd like to add more out there to help other brides.

V-neck:

· I love the shape and boning of your corset work below

o With no deep v-neck at center, if possible

Skirt:

You said “Shirt underneath, lining in ivory only”

· Are there are other lining materials available to use in the color blush or campaign?

Sheer back bodice:

· I love your work below

o Thin cord that I can lace and tighten when needed

o With zip closure decorated with buttons like you said

Dress Shape

· Yes, dress shape is perfect

· Floor length in front

· Add sweep length train in back

• I understand about extra measurement from bust point to " end of tight part" is needed
• Tulle godets staring from the "end of tight part" sounds good
• I like the outlined tulle godets

Materials:

You said “How about ivory lace overlay, blush net, tulle with ivory lining underneath?

· Can you send example picture of blush net, tulle? Or do you have example picture of your other work in this color?

Back:

You said “Personally, pleats on hips are not suitable, since this dress would decorated with 3D lace or embellishments.”

· I agree

Color:

· For blush color I like the examples of your work below. I do not want the dress to be very pink. I like very soft blush.

Straps:

· Current dress straps are very soft satin strap covered in vine lace.

· I would like soft strap like your work below so it is comfortable

· Straps to cross in back with vine lace like current dress

Vines, Flowers, Butterflies:

· Eyelash lace around edge of bust and back

· Vine straps

· Vines at godets

· Vines trailing down back

· Some flowers at bust

· Flowers flowing down back of dress to bottom

Lace and lace applique:

· Lace appliques added where your eye sees fit. I like Dalia’s dress that you made.

I'm sorry, my pictures did not go through. I will try again.

Hi Tansy,

I'm sorry for the trouble. I just emailed you all the information. Thank you for all your help!

-Faith

Hi Tansy!

I meant to ask you in my email but forgot. I am going to get myself professionally measured so I do not make my mistakes. What measurements will you need from the tailor?

Thank you again!

-Faith

Hi Tansy!

I’m getting very excited!! I was reading your reviews and looking through all the pictures, and I can’t wait to be able to write one too so I can help more people find your business! I also just returned the other wedding dress I bought, so I’m committed!

Sheer corset bodice shape as below with these details.
1. Is this higher neckline okay?

• Since I have a petite chest area, perhaps the more rounded cup shape below would be more flattering. I worry that there will be gaping at the cup.
• With the more rounded cup below, can my straps still cross in the back?
• I like how you have placed the flowers on the bodice too

2. Soft straps covered by vine lace to cross in back as original dress.

· Yes

- Back bodice: lace-up back

· Yes. I would like it with a gap like below, so I can make it tighter to fit snugly.

Back skirt: buttons decorating along zipper

· Yes

• Dress shape with sweep train as marked below.

· Yes

• Floor length in front

· Yes
- Extra measurement from heel to end of "sweep train” is needed. Or we will make the train length by following your body size and the illustration you submitted.

· Ok, I will get this measured. My appointment at the tailor is Tuesday the 26^th at 12:00pm
- Extra measurement from bust point to " end of tight part" is needed.

· Ok, I will get this measured too

• For lining at skirt, how about we use chiffon over charmeuse underneath lace? If yes, you could choose chiffon color from below color charts. We will match charmeuse color for you accordingly.
• How about ivory lace overlay, blush net, tulle with ivory lining underneath

· I’m a little unsure about the material. I know you suggested ivory lace overlay, blush net, tulle with ivory lining underneath. I also see the suggestion of chiffon over charmeuse underneath lace. What material combination give me to most stretch, soft comfort, and flexibility? I know you mentioned a nude lining on Dalia’s dress. I like that Dalia’s dress seemed very thin and flexible. Does the nude lining material you used come in a color slightly more peach/blush?

Would you like this beaded lace fabric to make your dress?
Dalia’s dress is made of leaf-patterned lace fabric decorated with beaded lace with nude lining underneath. Would you like to use same leaf-patterned lace fabric decorated with beaded lace to make your dress? Is beaded lace layout on dress as same as Dalia’s dress or your current dress.
Beaded lace

· I like this beaded lace because the leaves look a lot like vines. Do you have any similar options with vines and leaves, but with less beads and shine?

Leaf-patterned lace

· I like this leaf patterned lace a lot because it’s very subtle and delicate. Do you have any other subtle and delicate vine or leaf lace options just so I can be certain I like this one best?

Nude lining

· This nude lining looks very nice! Does this same material come in a color slightly more peach/blush?

- I will comfirm ivory vines, ivory eyelash lace, butterfly, pink flowers with you later.
What color would you want for buitterfly?

· I like the color from your site called Light blue/light purple

Thank you so much! You are wonderful to work with!

To sum it all up, I will be extremely satisfied if I get a dress very similar to Dalia’s dress, with the only big difference being color more peach/blush, less sparkle, bra cup larger and more curved with vine straps, the bottom to be more like the dress I bought with the tulle godets rather than all lace.

Best regards,
Faith

P.S. I will email this to you as well, since I've been having problems with pictures.

Dalia's dress, with a few minor changes made using your own previous designs will be perfect.

Hi Tansy!

I feel that we understand each other perfectly.

• More supportive cups as below.
  - Both dresses cups are the same. You feel below bodice is supportive because of different fabrics, different neckline style. The Dalia's dress is made of net which is softer than tulle fabric. If needed, we could add stiff tulle inside.
  - Or would you like to make below bodice style but using fabrics of Dalia's dress?
• Let’s use the material of Dalia’s dress
• Can you add push-up padding inside the cups?
• Can I send measurements of how tall I would like the cups to be?
  
• Back bodice: lace-up--without panel under lacing, your skin would show through here.
• Yes
  Back skirt zip closure decorated with buttons
• Yes
  
• Please kindly provide link to show the flowers for our reference.
• I am open to your suggestions on what flowers would look good from any 3D lace options you have available. On your site I see the lace below may work well. What is your opinion?
• The pictures indicated is located here: You work with 3D flowers

• Flare bottom as marked below would be made of net / tulle, without any lace fabrics.
• Yes
  
• Lace fabrics are only available for ivory color. You could choose net, tulle color from below color charts. We will change a fabric as lining underneath to match the color
• I did not see a color chart in your message. Kindly send again at your convenience.
• I viewed the net I see on your website called “Soft Hexagon Net Fabric | 74 Colors Available”. I did not see tulle to view.
• If I am viewing the proper material, I like several blush colors. Is there any way to get a better view of the colors to compare them side-by-side?

Thank you very much for your time!

Best regards,
Faith

I would like to know your opinion, because you have much more knowledge of materials, but from what I see on your site I believe I may like the lace below.

Allover lace:

• I love your suggestions for the allover lace:

Your suggestion for the allover lace

Appliques:

• This lace for the appliques:

Applique from your site

3D flowers:

• I would like some larger 3D flowers, so I do not know about that

Pink flower accents:

• I would like pink accent flowers added, so perhaps these would work?

Pink flowers

Butterflies:

• I would like 3-4 of the blue/purple butterflies from your site

Butterfly embellishment

I value your experience. Please send any additional options that you think will look good.

Thank you!

Also, what is the list of measurements I should obtain from my tailor?

Thank you!

Thank you for your kind reply. I'm glad you have the weekends to rest and recuperate. I hope everyone is healthy and in good spirits where you are.

Best regards,

Faith

• The fabrics and colors of your dress will be as same as Dalia's.
• Lace applique: I'm concerned about the weight of the lavish beading on the Dalia Dress applique. Do you have any lighter options with less beading and embellishment?
• I was looking at this lace option. What is your opinion on this option?

• The front bodice of your dress will be as same as the Dalia's.
• Yes, with crossing vine straps for added security

• This dress comes with padded cups which are not push-up or supportive. Only standard sizes are available for padded cups. It is hard to customize cup size.
  - You could provide measurement from "top of neckline" to "end of cups". But I can not guarantee this measurement would work, because we will pick standard size cups by following bust measurement you will provide. This measurement might do not work with the standard size cups.
  Top of neckline to End of cups: measure from top of neck, cling to the middle of bust, go down through bust point, then stop where cups end at.
• I don't want to make your process too complicated. Standard size cup will be satisfactory and I will sew in any extra support needed.
  
  
• Dalia's dress has boning inside for holding shape or creating corset look.
• Yes

• Yes, this beautiful 3D flower would perfectly echo to the heavy embellished bodice. It is only available for ivory color.
• Yes
  
  - The 3D flower would scatteringly decorating below marked areas. The fitted part and ruffles hemline would be without 3D flower.
• Yes, i like lace applique here
  
  - The 3D flower layout would be akin to below one.
• Yes
  
• Here are pictures of Dalia's dress but with rose pink inner shell for you check.
• You could check colors from below color charts. Both net, tulle swatches are available. If needed, you could let me know the color codes, so that I could set price.
• You said net is the softer option, so I would like to use net. What color is used in your dusty rose example photo? I like the color in the example.
• If the color in the example is not available, I like net in 368.

• Can you kindly send me the list of measurements you require, so I can take them to my tailor?

Thank you!

Here is a picture of the straps that I like from the wedding dress I returned for example if you find it helpful.

Thank you!

I'm going to my tailor this afternoon. I will take the following measurements. Hopefully it will be everything you need.

· Front shoulder width

· Back shoulder width

· Shoulder to floor

· Bust

· Under bust

· Mid-shoulder to bust point

· Hollow to floor without shoes

· Hollow to floor with shoes

· Hollow to knee (bust point to end of mermaid)

· Knee to floor with shoes

· Waist

· Tummy

· Hips

· Thigh Circumference (both)

· Waist to floor

· Height without shoes

· Height with shoes

· Heel to end of train sweep

· Shoe height

· Arm circumference

· Armscye

· Sleeve length

· Wrist

Kind regards!

-Faith

Here is an example of where I picture the 3D flowers and appliques. Very similar to Dalia's, but less sparkle and shine with more flower and vine texture.

I'm hoping you like the lace example I sent for this. https://www.lunss.com/ivory-3d-floral-embroidered-lace-1586.html

What is your opinion?

Thank you!

Yes, cross like your example

Yes to these leaf shaped applique with the straps

Color:

I like color 338, something light and akin to Dalia example--Not too dark please, very light blush like your picture:

Background lace:

I like the background lace from Dalia's dress that you suggested:

https://www.brydealo.com/shimmery-leaf-sequined-lace-fabric-145.html

Applique and 3D Flowers:

I'm having a difficult time finding an applique and 3D flower option that would look good together. Do you have anything more akin to the dress I tried on below? I like it in the store, but I wanted something with straps. The lace with leaves is what I'm searching for and is important to me:

Thank you kindly!

Regards,

Faith

Tansy,

I feel like I have been a difficult customer by asking for so many questions. I want to be more easy to do business with.

How much would it cost to have the exact Dalia dress

• in dusty blush rose color
• with soft leaf covered straps
• and a lace at the back

Just simply the same dress with straps and a tie up back.

Only the additions in blue below:

I hope this is helps this to be a better transaction. I thank you greatly for your patience.

Regards,

Faith

Tansy,

The price is understandable. You are very talented in your work and well worth the price. I would imagine all the luxurious applique is very expensive and takes many hours to apply.

What would it cost to do Dalia top the same, but bottom of dress marked in pink has no applique and just net?

Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Faith

Akin to this with the straps

Tansy,

Wonderful idea and great price! One last question, then I will make my final decision.

If I want the dusty rose blush Dalia dress exactly, do you have less expensive applique lace I can choose from?

I like the sparkle leaf main background lace, but would you be able to send a few less expensive options to look at that you believe will look beautiful for the all over appliques?

Thank you so much! I'm very excited to make my final decision!

Best regards,

Faith

Hi Tansy!

My apologies. I did not explain myself well.

I like the main lace:

Is there an applique less luxurious and expensive than this one?

Thank you very kindly!

Tansy,

Thank you for your kind reply, and your hard work. I feel like we are friends since we have been speaking for so long.

I would like to proceed with your quoted work priced at *** that we spoke about 2020-05-29 00:04. Recap below:

Inspiration photo:

Example using your work:

Bottom example:

Background lace:

Applique lace:

Soft net color

Extras:

• Please do add lace-up back

Not needed:

• Please do not add straps--I will add the straps once I try it on and see where they would look best on my body
• Please do not add 3D flowers--I will add 3D flowers if necessary once I try on

Thank you very much! Your company is very lucky to have such a dedicated employee who is wonderful to work with.

Kind regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Let's go with the colors you used.

Kind regards,

Faith

Hi Tansy!

Thank you also for such a quick reply. Dalia top, inspiration bottom.

Thank you!

Kind regards,

Faith

Tansy,

• Belly(circumference of the middle area of Waist and Hip, it is a must-have measurement for the pregnancy and tummy fat)

For belly measurement, should I measure at belly bottom level, or at hip bone level? I worry measure too high or too low.

My waist is 65.4cm, and my hips are 94.6cm, so I want to make sure I take a proper measurement for you.

Thank you!

Warmest regards,

Faith

I made a typing mistake, I meant to say, "Should I measure at Belly Button level" or "At Hip Bone level".

Tansy,

You understand me perfectly. I will double check all measurements and send today. I will also send additional inspiration links at the same time.

Thank you very much!

Kind regards,

Faith

Hi Tansy,

Just a quick note. I would still like to add the lace up back for minor adjustments. I understand this will add to the price. Here is an example and a link to the example:

Example link

I'm very excited! Thank you!

Faith

Here is a link to my "bottom of dress" inspiration photos:

https://www.berta.com/portfolio/no-4/

Dress 21-P02

https://www.berta.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/21-P02.4.jpg

https://www.berta.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/21-P02.1.jpg

https://www.berta.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/21-P02.5.jpg

https://www.berta.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/21-P02.2.jpg

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

I used an inches to cm converter and then rounded up to the nearest half-centimeter on several items to make measurement less difficult. Please let me know if I have made any errors. I appreciate your educated eye!

Warmest regards to you my friend,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you very much! Please let me know if I can help with anything along the way! It's been so wonderful talking to you.

Warmest regards,

Fatith5

Tansy,

This is such an exciting experience! Thank you for the excellent service!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

I put a review on this website and your Trustpilot site. I hope it helps more people find your business! I will also make a YouTube video about my experience as soon as I have my dress to show everyone. I will also update my reviews to tell more wonderful details about your company.

Thank you very much! Have a lovely day!

Kindest regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you so much for catching my error!!

Bust point to top of keep is more like 74cm!

With feet standing at a relaxed shoulders width apart the circumference is about 63cm, so maybe we should add a few for comfort?

Thank you so much!

Have a wonderful day!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you for taking such great care to make sure everything is correct.

Best regards,

Faith

Hi Tansy!

I had a quick question. I wanted to make sure that the net being used on the flare bottom will be blush color also like the top of the dress.

Since I did not specify, I wanted to be sure I was clear. I would like the only ivory to be the lace appliques, but blush everywhere else. I would like the bottom blush so it blends and matches the top.

Thank you kindly!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you for your kind reply.

Your original design is wonderful, and I do not want to possibly spoil the outcome. Please keep bodice as original. I love your work.

Since your original is described as Fabrics for bodice from outside to inside are: light ivory beaded lace, light ivory leaf-patterned lace, soft net in color #319, nude nylon tulle, soft net in color #329..

Would you recommend bottom to be bottom soft net in 319?

Thank you very much!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

I greatly trust your opinion and expertise. A apologize that my lack of education has caused and delay or frustration. I value your help very much, and I appreciate all your explanation.

I look forward to seeing your beautiful creation!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Time is our friend. Have a wonderful day!

Thank you!

Kind regards,

Faith

Hello Tansy!

I hope you're doing well and still staying safe and healthy. I just wanted to check in and see if we're still on track for an August 2nd completion date. I'm so excited to see pictures!

Have a wonderful day!

Best regards,

Faith

Hi Tansy,

I was just curious and excited to hear how things are going. That's wonderful to hear. Please take all the time you need. Do not worry about any deadline. I do not need the dress for a long time.

I appreciate all your hard work! Have a good day!

Warm regards,

Faith

Hello Tansy!

I hope you're doing well! I had three questions for you.

1. I did not anticipate that the tie up string and loops would be nude instead of ivory. Would it be possible to have them be ivory like that example I sent?

2. Do I see additional eyelets for the tie underneath where the bow is? I did not anticipate the ties being so low, so I'm concerned about discomfort when sitting.

3. I am surprised to see leaf lace at the bottom of the dress, because I was anticipating tulle based on your mock-up photo. Was there a reason it was done differently, or did I misunderstand?

Thank you very kindly for your time and help with this process. You are a pleasure to work with.

Warm regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you so much for the quick reply.

1. For the loops and ribbon. I really, really appreciate you updating that for me. I hope it's not too much trouble. I completely understand that it was chosen to match the lining. I just don't want it to distract from your beautiful work on the dress. If you think it will look ok, change the ribbon only.

2. About the extra loops, I will take your advise on that. I trust your opinion.

3. I'm sure Amy made the best choice. Tell her thank you for doing what she thinks would look best. I appreciate the help. She does wonderful work.

Just let me know if you think nude loops and ivory ribbon will look ok. May I see an updated photo then?

Have a good day! Thank you for everything!

Warm regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you for your educated advice. I greatly appreciate your time. Also, it's so wonderful to see a picture of the dress more closely. The craftsmanship is beautiful.

While the original dark ribbon seems too dark to my eyes, I agree with you opinion that the ivory ribbon seems too bright and causes color disharmony. Do you have material in a color that falls in between the darker nude lining color and lighter ivory color that you can recommend to me that will look more blended when seeing it from afar? Would the color used on the dress in your example picture be a good color in the middle of nude and ivory?

I also appreciate that you are willing to send the original ribbon as well to see in person. That is very kind of you.

Thank you so much!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Also, may I please purchase the amount of leaf lace material recommended to create a removable swag sleeve such as this once I receive the dress and try it on?

I would assume perhaps one third of a yard of material would suffice. What is your recommendation?

Thank you again for your continued kindness.

Warm regards,

Faith

Tansy,

I'm sorry to send so many messages. I have been pondering solutions pleasing to my eye this morning.

May I please also request to purchase enough eyelash lace to sew along to edge of the back to over lap and camouflage the loops? Or may I have a price to have your professionals add this? My idea indicated below in blue.

I think with a lighter ribbon and the eyelash lace trim, it will all blend together very well.

Thank you again!

Best regards,

Faith

Hello Tansy!

I hope you're having a good day! Thank you for your opinion. It helps very much. You are right, the dress looks incredibly expensive. You and your team are exceedingly talented.

Please send the dress with no change, with both the nude and ivory ribbon if you don't mind. Please add one yard of the leaf fabric to my balance. Please also add the cost of the amount of eyelash lace you reccomend I would need for the back if I decide to add it once seeing it. I do not want to waste your seamstress time because I know you are very busy making many other dresses.

Thank you for your kind assistance!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

Thank you so very much for all your help and dedication during the process. You have been a pleasure to work with. I will send pictures with the dress on and update my review with the dress itself.

Warmest regards to you, Amy, and your entire team,

Faith

Tansy,

I just placed my material order as well. Thank you for your help getting that setup! Would it be possible to send the material with the dress to prevent the extra $20 shipping charge?

Thank you again!

Hi Tansy,

I greatly look forward to receiving it! I will contact you then.

Have a wonderful day!

Best regards,

Faith

Hello Tansy,

May I please cancel order 20080717846? After getting some opinions from relatives, I do not wish to make sleeves. Please just send 20060416972 by itself.

Thank you so much! I'm so excited to see it!!

Best regards,

Faith

Tansy,

I understand completely. Thank you very much for your time!

I'm excited that everything is on the way!

Have a wonderful day!

Warm regards,

Faith

Hi Tansy,

I received my dress, so I wanted to see about the $20 shipping refund.

Thank you!

Faith

Thank you very much!