Really, really old fashioned
By Never teh BrideEven if you’re not serving huge turkey legs and bowls of ale at your reception, you can still dress like a princess. Your loved ones may look askance at your larger-than-life bustle, but there is no reason at all why you shouldn’t articulate your old, old, old fashioned sensibilities on your wedding day.
The Tudor gown you see here was crafted from silk satin by Fashions In Time. It features an embroidered, beaded chiffon overlay and a separate chemise with long, gathered organza sleeves. The skirt opening and hem are edged with detailed gold and pearl roses, and the center of the bodice is trimmed to match. Plus, this gown is made to a bride’s measurement and customizable, so you’re not limited in terms of color, cut, or hem. For $1,500 and up, that’s a good deal. Don’t miss the other gorgeous gowns, like this wonderful Edwardian number.
Want to go all out? Make your champagne toast with a pair of pewter knight wine glasses!
December 18th, 2006 at 5:15 pm
I like it! And you can wear your wedding dress for Halloween and costume parties every year.
December 18th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
(covets pretty dresses)
I’m not getting married again anytime soon (still happy with the first one, thanks), but if I was getting married, and I had the cash, I would definitely be giving these people a call.
As it is, I may have to see about saving up just because the clothes are soo pretty. Yum.
December 18th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
I wouldn’t mind taking wedding portraits in fancy garb like this. But I can’t imagine wearing this for a full ceremony and three to four hour reception. That dress must weigh like 15 pounds! Maybe I’m just a spoiled inhabitant of the 21st century, but I’ll take my breathable crepe/satin blend.
Then again, maybe I’m just offering up sour grapes since I could never afford such exquisite gowns anyway. *sigh*
December 19th, 2006 at 8:51 am
AAAAAgggghhh! Okay, no; I’ll take it back. Brides are entitled to wear what they want, really; it’s just that cloches are not Edwardian. I would prefer to see the appropriate headgear. You want an Edwardian dress? Super. Wear an Edwardian headpiece, ‘kay? They evolved organically, at the same time the clothes did, for a reason. I’ve made plenty of historical clothes, including bridal dresses; wear the right headpiece, ladies. Please?
February 11th, 2008 at 5:41 am
I’m sorry if you don’t like the term “cloche” used to describe this hat, but I don’t know what else to call it. Since the bride in the first picture was married in 1910, it certainly qualifies as “Edwardian”, at least in my book. My research shows the cloche was worn as early as 1908. The bride in the second picture was married in 1912, but her headpiece is really more of a constructed veil. These were re-creations of actual hats worn in 1910 and 1912, not original designs.