Beautiful dress, can't wait to wear for my wedding cocktail hour. Would also be perfect for engagement photos or tea ceremony. The fabric has a pretty shimmer and the overall quality is good. Initially I tried getting a less expensive dress from etsy and regretted it, I would recommend getting one from EMD. I'm usually a S/XS and followed their sizing chart and got a M which fit pretty well. Alterations will be minimal, there is a little bit of bunching around the lap so fabric underneath may need to be let out slightly. I'm 5'4" and with heels this will be a good full length around ankle/top of foot. I ordered a standard size item (not custom), it took just under 4 weeks to arrive.