This gown has quite a story! I purchased this gown in July 2019 on the very last day Amy was accepting orders at her famed custom bridal salon in San Francisco. I picked up the completed dress in September 2019. Like so many others around the world, my March 2020 wedding was cancelled due to the onset of Covid. The dress remained in its garment bag in the closet of my childhood bedroom at my parents' home nearby. We were able to reschedule the wedding for March 2022, and I was finally able to wear my beloved Pfeiffer gown from Amy. It was very worth the wait! I hope the next owner enjoys this gown as much as I have. It was a joy to wear.
While Amy's custom bridal website is no longer live, this description of the Pfeiffer gown is from her former website: "Stunning and majestic in our beautiful Heirloom English Rose lace, our Pfeiffer gown’s sheer off-the-shoulder neckline is inherently romantic and classically elegant. The natural scalloped edge of this delicate, graceful lace frames the shoulders and neckline with feminine appeal. We’ve added a tailored bow waistline and banded hemline of Italian silk mikado to Pfeiffer's dramatic, iconic trumpet silhouette. This natural beauty is a glorious choice for a wedding overlooking California’s Big Sur coastline. Made with love in San Francisco."
The gown is made of heirloom english rose lace over satin. It has a beautiful cathedral train with a 3-point bustle for dancing. All additional pieces of lace and material from the alterations process are included. The cleaning process was not able to restore the underside of the train to it's original pristine state, but the none of the remaining discoloration is visible from the front (see picture). There is a small tear in the lace at the left underarm where the bust and the shoulder lace connect (see picture).