It's beautiful, Aimee! Welcome back! I entered a challenge this week too for the first time in such a long time, and I've had the same feeling you did about enjoying the pleasant distraction :)
Everything about this works so well. the motion the veil gives to the shot, the contrast between the rich and dark colors, the perfectly placed flower, the top notch processing, the beautiful model with her expression. This is one of my three 10's for this challenge, I love it.
great colours. I think there is so much elements here.... would have been better without the transparent veil as there are so many to look at now. The dark dress also is kinda sober. i think this is a beautiful picture that is not quite sure about the story/styling. 7/10