{"id":3075,"date":"2019-09-03T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T20:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/?p=3075"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:32:06","slug":"illusion-back-utah-lace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/illusion-back-utah-lace\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Bride Maci"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet our Bitsy Bride, Maci.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful bride wore Calais by <a href=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/collection\">Aire Barcelona.<\/a> Aire Barcelona is a designer who does an excellent job at taking classic details and adding a Spanish flair to it. Calais showcases this attention to detail in a wonderful way. The illusion back on this gown is a show-stopping addition to this dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calais features a large illusion back that is the focal point of this gown. Lace appliqu\u00e9s were placed over the illusion tulle, which gives a tattoo-like effect. This illusion back ends just above the hips and mimics a large open-back feel. The sweetheart neckline sits atop an illusion tulle, therefore, it gives the opportunity for appliqu\u00e9 placement across the chest and up the shoulders. Calais&#8217; lace bodice stops about mid hip, and then trickles into subtle lace placement. The flared skirt of Calais is made out of a tulle material to give movement to Calais. The buttons down the back give a beautiful finishing touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maci opted to keep this stunning gown in its original form.  She only needed a few minor touch-ups to make this gown fit her like a glove. However, our<a href=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/alterations\"> in-house alterations<\/a> team can modify any gown to turn it in to your dream wedding dress. Whether that be a simple nip and tuck or a full modest build up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at how amazing Maci looks in her gown during her bridals with the salt flats as background, done by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emliphotography.com\">Emli Photography. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"illusion back\" class=\"wp-image-3119\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850-1024x1024.png 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850-100x100.png 100w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1921268250814029850.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190129_174625-1024x979.jpg\" alt=\"illusion back\" class=\"wp-image-3120\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190129_174625-1024x979.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190129_174625-300x287.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190129_174625-768x735.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/20190129_174625.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1758921869020178083-1024x925.png\" alt=\"illusion back\" class=\"wp-image-3121\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1758921869020178083-1024x925.png 1024w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1758921869020178083-300x271.png 300w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1758921869020178083-768x694.png 768w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1758921869020178083.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1817586105057221942.png\" alt=\"illusion back\" class=\"wp-image-3122\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1817586105057221942.png 750w, http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/emli.photography_1817586105057221942-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we no longer actively carry Aire Barcelona designs. However, we do have a few remaining samples and similar styles available. If you are looking for a lace fit to flare gown or a gown with a large open back, <a href=\"https:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/alterations\">schedule an appointment<\/a> to see our full collection and find your dream wedding dress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Aubrie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet our Bitsy Bride, Maci. This beautiful bride wore Calais by Aire Barcelona. Aire Barcelona is a designer who does an excellent job at taking classic details and adding a Spanish flair to it. Calais showcases this attention to detail in a wonderful way. The illusion back on this gown is a show-stopping addition to&hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/bitsybridal.com\/utahbridalblog\/illusion-back-utah-lace\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Our Bride Maci<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[288],"tags":[324,18,161,347,348,193,326,246,8,39,216,210,259,28],"class_list":["post-3075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bitsy-brides","tag-aire-barcelona","tag-bitsy-bridal","tag-fit-to-flare-gown","tag-illusion-back","tag-illusion-tulle","tag-lace","tag-lace-wedding-gown","tag-utah-bridal-gowns","tag-utah-bridal-shop","tag-utah-brides","tag-utah-brides-bitsy-bridal","tag-utah-dress-shops","tag-utah-photographers","tag-utah-weddings"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Our Bride Maci | Bitsy Bridal Utah<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our Bitsy Bride Maci wore Calais by Aire Barcelona. 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