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Jan 1, 2012 · A romantic and historical fiction about a vintage wedding dress and the women who wore it. Follow Charlotte's journey as she discovers the stories of four brides from different eras and their connection to the dress.
- The Wedding Dress by Danielle Steel
This signature dress represents hope, love, endurance and...
- The Wedding Dress by Danielle Steel
Apr 28, 2020 · This signature dress represents hope, love, endurance and beauty, across the ages. The Wedding Dress is international bestselling author Danielle Steel’s latest release. It is a historical family saga, delving into decades of change, upheaval, economic downturns and political movements.
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Oct 8, 2020 · The ultimate list of bridal boutiques for the most beautiful wedding dresses Singapore has to offer! T he wedding dress is a favourite item on many a bride's wedding to-do list! The first time you try on a wedding gown and look in the mirror is probably when you first start to feel like a bride.
Oct 28, 2001 · The Wedding Dress: Directed by Sam Pillsbury. With Neil Patrick Harris, Margaret Colin, Tyne Daly, Kathryne Dora Brown. As a wedding dress is passed down through five couples, it weaves a magical spell playing a part in each of their love stories.
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- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Sam Pillsbury
- 2001-10-28
- Creating Traditions: 1800 - 1840
- The Victorian Bride and Bridegroom: 1837 - 1901
- Artistic Styles: 1900 - 1930s
- The Society Wedding: 1920s - 1930s
- From Austerity to The ‘New Look’: 1939 - 1951
- Innovation and Individuality: 1950s - 1970s
- Nostalgia, Romance, and The Modern Age: 970s – Early 2000s
- The Celebrity Wedding: 1990s - 2000s
- The Wedding Dress in Singapore
Today, the white wedding dress has become a universal symbol of the bride. It is worn by brides of different faiths and nationalities on their wedding day, even in countries where it is not a tradition to do so. However, in 18thcentury Britain, white was just one of the several colours worn by brides. While silk woven with gold and silver were pref...
White only became the dominant colour for wedding dresses in the 19thcentury when Queen Victoria (reigned 1837 to 1901) wore white when she married Prince Albert in 1840. The veil and orange-blossom wreath also became popular at that time. Wax and paper orange blossom (which symbolizes fertility and virtue) wreath, British, 1857. Worn by Margaret S...
Historical costumes were an important source of influence on bridal dresses at the end of the 19thcentury. These styles, described by some writers as ‘picturesque’, appealed to women who wanted to express their distinctive identity from other brides. Evening wear was another source of inspiration in terms of the fabric, cut, construction and decora...
Silk velvet wedding dress embroidered with pearl beads, British, 1927. Worn by Maud Cecil for her marriage to Richard Greville Acton Steel on 17 November 1927. Given by Oriel and Alicia Robinson, direct descendents of Maud Cecil. V&A: T.126-2009 ©Victoria and Albert Museum / V&A Images. In the 1920s and 1930s, weddings in British high society becam...
In 1939, war broke out in Europe and clothes rationing was introduced in Britain in 1941. To cope with the shortage of cloth, resourceful ladies began to make wedding dresses from unrationed materials such as net curtains, upholstery fabric and even parachute silk. Some married in their service uniform or wore a smart suit or afternoon dress. When ...
During the post-war years, quality ready-to-wear clothing competed with the high fashion market for consumers. Wedding dresses were available to women at department stores, the salons of bridal wear companies and bridal boutiques. By the time Europe’s economy recovered in 1957, a group of young entrepreneurs, tastemakers and designers had appeared ...
Brides of the 1970s had a preference for romantic dresses, inspired by the Victorian era to the 1940s. However, this was quickly replaced by the exaggerated fashion of the 1980s, when bridal wear was feminine with a fitted bodice, small waist, full sleeves and a sweeping skirt. One of the most iconic wedding dresses of this period was the fairytale...
Since the 1990s, the Internet and popular celebrity and bridal magazines have fuelled public interest in celebrity weddings. The intense media coverage of such weddings has boosted the demand for dresses with similar designs but with more affordable price tags. The wedding industry has also benefited from such celebrity wedding coverage which encou...
In Singapore, the Eurasians and Straits-born Chinese were probably the first to adopt Western wedding customs, including the wearing of Western bridal costumes at the turn of the 20thcentury. This was followed by the Chinese and Indians who converted to Christianity in the 1920s and 1930s. The wearing of the Western wedding dress in Singapore becam...
Feb 23, 2016 · The Wedding Dress is a contemporary romance that also includes history, a bit of mystery, unexpected twists, and a message about the importance of being connected to not only other people, but to God and his plan for our lives.
- Rachel Hauck
Apr 2, 2012 · The Wedding Dress (The Wedding Collection) Kindle Edition. by Rachel Hauck (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. 4.1 28,739 ratings. Book 1 of 3: The Wedding Collection. See all formats and editions. Book Description. Editorial Reviews. Four brides throughout time. One dress that ties them all together.
- Rachel Hauck
A wedding dress option for every bride. Explore Dresses Featuring Fitted Silhouettes, Illusion Backs & Deep V Necks.
