90 Day Fiancé: Alliya Responds to Trolls, Shares Heartfelt Story Behind Her Controversial Dress & Its Deep Meaning for Shawn!

Alliya de Batista and Shawn Finch just tied the knot at a dreamy wedding ceremony. They are officially husband and wife after a series of twists and turns. The 90 Day Fiance stars are almost on the verge of calling off their big day. However, Alliya’s surprising wedding look took the internet by storm. Fans of the franchise started calling her risqué wedding gown a little “inappropriate” for such an occasion.

Alliya seems pretty confident about her choice and shared that there’s more to it than meets the eye. She just revealed that her bold bridal dress comes with an amazing backstory. The reality TV star shared what truly inspired her infamous look. What made Alliya choose this dress? What’s the real story behind it?

90 Day Fiance: Alliya & Shawn Ties The Knot In A Dreamy Ceremony

Shawn and Alliya waited for their big day for so long. The former made so many arrangements for their nuptials. However, the 90 Day Fiance star waited for his fiancée at the altar. Alliya kept Shawn waiting for almost two hours. She was getting ready with her best friend, Jackie. The TLC star had cold feet before their big day. Alliya was nervous about her future with Shawn. She wondered what the future would hold for them.

Shawn was done waiting for her and left the venue to ask Alliya about the delay. Fortunately, the latter showed up before her partner could call off their wedding. They exchanged vows after all the chaos and drama. Fans were happy for Alliya and Shawn to have their happily ever after. But they weren’t impressed with Alliya’s wedding outfit.

90 Day Fiance: Alliya Shares Real Inspiration Behind Her Wedding Dress!

Alliya raised many eyebrows for choosing the bold look for her wedding day. She made Shawn wait for almost two hours at the ceremony. However, the Brazilian beauty was busy putting the final touches on her special appearance. Fans couldn’t understand what made Alliya take so much time to get ready. But she had a good reason for choosing the outfit.

The 90 Day Fiance star wanted to surprise Shawn with something special for him. Alliya wanted to pay tribute to her partner’s favorite artist through her revealing sheer gown. The narrator explained, “So for Alliya, paying tribute to that on their wedding day meant everything.” De Batista wanted to surprise her partner with something iconic. She chose the custom gown by Maison Deloree for her iconic look.

Shawn has an eye for art and loves collecting unique items. He is a fan of Singing icon Cher. Hence, Alliya wanted her dress to be inspired by one of her looks. She chose the translucent mesh fabric with shimmering threadwork. The reality TV star and her partner took almost five years to plan their special day. Fans also got to learn that Alliya’s dress was handmade and handwoven.

They are quite impressed with the detailing and efforts in her wedding outfit. Alliya’s co-star, Shekinah, also praised the interesting backstory of her costume. What do you think about it? Share with us in the comments below