Hi Drifter,
It was so good. We decided the fabric to use to give me the layered look i was after and tried the first mock up top section. sorry no photos yet. I'll take them in june at first proper fitting. Trying to lose weight before the big day. My dress lady said no point even making a proper mock up until i'm closer to the weight i want to be as it could change the whole look of the dress.

This is the dress we're kinda copying! it's a pronovia. hopefully it'll turn out ok.
good luck for urs Saturday x