Please note that the Cornelia gown has sold.
 
General background & information
 
This gorgeous Catherine Rayner wedding dress has a back story that is just as beautiful as the dress itself! The Cornelia gown and two of its sister dresses came to us from a lovely woman who owned a bridal shop in Sweden in the '90s. When she shuttered her store, she couldn't bear to part with the three most beautiful pieces in her collection; this was one of those three dresses. She held onto them for nearly thirty years before passing them on to us. We feel so fortunate to have met her and to have the opportunity to match these dresses with brides who can finally wear them down the aisle. 
 
Catherine Rayner Cornelia - named for the dress's longtime custodian - is a rare pink variation of one of Rayner's most well-known dresses. It was made from ivory silk shantung and ivory silk dupion, and it is accented with silk charmeuse rosettes in the loveliest shade of soft rose pink. It features a Basque waist, long sleeves, and (pink!) covered buttons along the back bodice and sleeves. 
 
It's easy to see why Cornelia loved these dresses so much that she kept them for so many decades. We feel the same, and we can't wait to see who ends up with these special gowns.
 
Sizing & measurements
 
Measurements must be used to assess whether a gown will fit you or can be altered to fit you. The flat measurements of Catherine Rayner Cornelia are:
 
Bust - 34"
Waist - 27"
Hip - free
 
This gown is approximately a modern size 4.