This exhibit of wedding dresses takes you on a journey of fashion, from the Victorian Era, mid-19^th century (1837-1901); to the Edwardian Era, early 20^th century (1901-1910; to current times.

You will find delicate hand-embroidered tulle, intricate patterns of hand-tatted lace; then machine-made netting and lace, and ready-to wear gowns. The gowns reflect influences from World War I & II, the Jazz Age, and beyond.

There is a progression of styles from the rigid bone-corseted bodices of the early dresses to the progressively relaxed fit of modern dresses. The lines of fashion are often blurred. History tends to repeat itself. There are historical references in the design, such as the high banded collar of Victorian times, or the Empire style, made famous by Josephine Bonaparte, the 18^th century Empress of France.