Wedding dress in progress

All right as promised here is a quick show of what I have done so far for my wedding dress it is no where near finished. I have done a little of the embroidery all hand stiched. Im still working ut how to get the skirt to sit Im going for a 1890's style look for the skirt. I plan to add sleeves to cover up my hideouse arms and possibly more of a train.
But any tips hints or ideas are welcome
I would love for the bodice to fit tighter but Im kind of scared of boning I have seriousely considered addiing a busk though.