I love this photo, it seems like one you would find after this women died, her youth springing forward in her moments of happyness before (or after) her wed. Very nice, :-D
I don't care about the bottom of the dress being dirty. That is reality. But I will be quite boring and suggest that because the pose and bride are so strong, the border becomes superfluous and the yellowish tones fight with the natural beauty of the scene. My boring suggestion is to get rid of border and make a simple b/w. Told ya it was a boring suggestion....
May I respectfully fall into the "ick" camp? I love her pose, her dress, and the way the veil is blowing, but it looks like she's walking through mud, and it's getting all over that lovely dress. The border is intriguing, but it looks kind of mildewy (is there such a word??). I guess I just don't go for grungy brides. 8)