The dress is ivory lace over light gold satin (thin material). I purchased it in January 2013 and wore it to my wedding 9/1/13. I received many compliments on the dress. I did not care for the belt that the dress came with and purchased my own and had it sewn in.
I also added removable straps (cap sleeves) which match the dress exactly (same fabrics of ivory lace and gold satin). I actually took the fabric from the original belt and then had the dress lace sewn on top so the straps would match the dress.
The dress is light weight and did not feel very heavy as I walked down the aisle and danced at my reception. The back is corset lace up with a clip to hook to close it (but it is inside the dress). It is easy to put on and take off, and you don't have to worry if you gain/lose a few pounds b/c you can make the corset looser or tighter.
I can also provide the certificate of authenticity, upon request.
The train is beautiful - it is double tiered, scalloped lace hemline. The bustle looked beautiful. The first layer busles easily, but the second layer would need to be re-bustled as it broke during my reception. It was easily pinned up and not destroyed.