Bridal Collection (#11)

Joachim and Annes Wedding. Codex of Predis (1476). Italy
Joachim and Annes Wedding. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Mary and Josephs Wedding. Codex of Predis (1476). Italy
Mary and Josephs Wedding. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Bride and her attendants 1936
Bride dresses and attendants in a fashion catalogue. Date: 1936

Bride with wedding presents. circa 1940s

Bride with bouquet on her wedding day. circa 1940s

Cartoon, wedding scene with Henry Irving
Cartoon, wedding scene with the legendary actor Henry Irving in the background. The Bride Elect, Better Late Than Never. 1880

Royal wedding 1863 - Princess Alexandra
Queen Alexandra, formerly Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844 - 1925), and then Princess of Wales, consort of King Edward VII, in her wedding gown for her marriage to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales

Christmas card in the form of a fan, with a bride in white gown and veil. Date: circa 1890s

Bridal Wreath, Germany
A country girl purchases a bridal wreath. Date: early 19th century

Wedding gown 1912
An exquisite example of a wedding gown in peau de soie interwoven with silver leaves and true-lovers knots. The train is veiled with tulle

Bridal headdresses and veils 1912
Two ways of arranging the bridal veil. In one silver leaves and pearls blossom hold the filmy lace in position on the hair

Wedding Dress 1870
A bridal gown of the year 1870 is modelled approximately 60 years after the happy event and is worn without the crinolette or bustle required to support the skirt. Date: 1870

The Bride
Young bride wearing a loose fitted dress with trail and long veil. Date: 1905

A bride getting ready for her wedding day. A page relating various wedding lore, including that a bride should put on her gloves with her back turned to the mirror. Date: c. 1912

Martial and Armand wedding gown 1912
Wedding gown by Martial and Armand of parchment-tinted crepe meterore enriched with embroidered mousseline de soie. Date: 1912

Wedding of Pamela Tabor to John Daniell, 1933
Bride and groom at a 1933 wedding. He wears a tail coat and top hat with white gloves, she a white satin bias cut dress with a bouquet of arum lilies. Date: 1933

Sketch front cover - Lady Diana Manners on her wedding day
Society darling, Lady Diana Manners (Lady Diana Cooper) 1892-1986, youngest daughter of the Duke of Rutland, in picturesque pose looking out of the window of her fathers house in Arlington Street for

Sketch front cover - wedding of Elizabeth Asquith
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of Miss Elizabeth Asquith, daughter of ex-Prime Minister Herbert Asquith

Tatler front cover - fashion for brides 1965
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a bride wearing a headdress of big white organdie flowers with a long tulle veil from Reed Crawford. Her lipstick is Cuban Rose by Yardley. 1965

Bridal fashions, 1927
Designs from Paris for the June bride and her cortege Date: 1927

Cartoon, The Bridal Night, by James Gillray, depicting the marriage of Charlotte Princess Royal, eldest daughter of George III, to Frederick Duke of Wurttemberg

Bride, anemones, St Michaels Mount, Marazion, Cornwall
A bride sitting in a field of anemones, with St Michaels Mount in the background, Marazion, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Madge Saunders
Miss Madge Saunders, the well known Gaiety actress pictured in her wedding dress for her marriage to the popular actor, Mr. Leslie Henson at St. Georges Church in Hanover Square on 9 December 1919

A War Bride by J. Mitchell Elliot
Artistic photograph showing a bride in veil and dress, looking pensively out of a window, perhaps in the knowledge that her new husband will soon be leaving for the front

Queen Victoria in Bridal Dress on her wedding day - 10th February 1840. Date: 1840

Tatler front cover, Just Married 1958
Front cover of The Tatler showing a newly married bride and groom emerging from a church to be pelted with confetti and rice by well wishers. Date: 1958

Royal Wedding 1904 - wedding group
Wedding of Prince Alexander of Teck and Princess Alice of Albany, pictured with their bridesmaids from left, Princess Mary of Wales, Princess Mary of Teck, Princess Patricia of Connaught

Royal Wedding 1904 - wedding dress of Alice of Albany
The wedding gown of Princess Alice of Albany who married Prince Alexander of Teck in 1904. Made from soft, flexible satin mouselline, the skirt, supplemented with a very long train

Advert for Army & Navy bridal gown 1934
Ivory crepe satin bridal gown. The bodice and sleeves are embroidered entirely with silver bugles and diamate. Date: 1934

Helena St John Mildmay
HELENA )nee Shaw-Lefevre) lady ST JOHN MILDMAY wife of sir Henry Bouverie St John Mildmay depicted in what is perhaps her bridal dress. Date: ? - 1897

Horse close-up in winter, Kalispell, Montana Equus ferus caballus
Horse close-up in winter, Kalispell, Montana, Equus ferus caballus

Close up of a camels head from underneath in Egypt

Admetus In The Bridal Chamber
Engraving depicting Admetus, king of Pherae in Thessaly, who - in Greek mythology - saves his wife, Alcestis, from a bridal chamber filled with snakes, placed there by the goddess Artemis

AMATAO: BRIDE. The Bride. Painting by Orazio Amato, c1920

POULBOT: WEDDING SCENE. Les deux ceremonies [ The two ceremonies ]. Black chalk, crayon, and wash, c1920, by Francisque Poulbot

Source Size = 1643 x 2453
Marriage of Lord Edward Fitzalan Howard and Miss Talbot, the Bridal Cake

The Chinese Imperial Marriage at Pekin: Horses and Camels Presented to the Emperor. how the Chinese Saw the Bridal Procession. Led Horses in the Bridal Procession. 1873

Wedding dress, from Le Follet Courrier des Salons Modes, 1832 (colour litho)
BAL9936 Wedding dress, from Le Follet Courrier des Salons Modes, 1832 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

La Camera degli Sposi (The Bridal Chamber). Ludovico II of Gonzaga and his Court
XIR900295 La Camera degli Sposi (The Bridal Chamber). Ludovico II of Gonzaga and his Court (detail of Ludovico II and his secretary before restoration), c.1466-74 (fresco) by Mantegna

Armenian bride, Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889. Van Lennep served as a missionary in Smyrna (Izmir) from 1840-1844

Armenian marriage procession, Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889. Van Lennep served as a missionary in Smyrna (Izmir) from 1840-1844

Jewish marriage, Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889. Van Lennep served as a missionary in Smyrna (Izmir) from 1840-1844

Costumes on the Island of Funen, Denmark: Confirmation Dress, Bridal Dress, Fisherman s
Costumes on the Island of Funen, Denmark: Confirmation Dress, Bridal Dress, Fishermans Wife, 1851 Engraving

Grandmothers Bridal Crown

Source Size = 3210 x 2617
BRIDAL PROCESSION. Egypt, engraving 1879

2662510; out of copyright

Lady Isabel Burton (1831-96) as a bride, from The Life of Captain Sir Richard Burton
KW265423 Lady Isabel Burton (1831-96) as a bride, from The Life of Captain Sir Richard Burton, Volume II by Isabel Burton (1831-96) published in 1893 (litho) by Desanges

Another wedding, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70)
KW259246 Another wedding, illustration from Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1848 (litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

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"Capturing the Timeless Elegance Bliss: A Glimpse into Historic Weddings" Step back in time and witness the enchanting marriage of Greville Worthington and Diana Duncombe, a union that epitomized love and tradition. As they exchanged vows, her wedding dress, designed by Worth himself, radiated sheer opulence. Transport yourself to London in 1921 with an art deco fashion sketch showcasing a stunning bridesmaid dress. This black and white masterpiece captures the essence of sophistication that defined bridal fashion during this era. Intriguingly captured in monochrome, a beautiful brunette bride holds her bouquet tightly as she embarks on a new chapter filled with joyous promises. The image exudes timeless charm while celebrating the gracefulness of caucasian beauty. Delve into history through advertisements like Atkinson & Barkers Royal Infants Preservative - a testament to how even royal families sought perfection for their little ones on special occasions. Marvel at Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons' exquisite wedding shoes; every step she took was adorned with elegance fit for royalty. These delicate treasures symbolize not only her journey down the aisle but also her commitment to love everlasting. The grandeur of royal weddings is undeniable, as seen in the iconic bridal procession from 1947. Witnessed by millions worldwide, it showcased regal splendor intertwined with genuine emotions that transcended social boundaries. Princess Marina of Greece graces our memories "In Her Wedding Gown, " emanating radiant beauty that captivated hearts across nations. Her ethereal presence reminds us all that true love knows no borders or boundaries. The impeccable style exhibited by both bride and bridesmaids during the 1947 Royal Wedding continues to inspire generations today. Their dresses were masterpieces crafted with utmost care, reflecting an era where elegance reigned supreme. A Tatler front cover immortalizes Duchess of Kent's wedding gown, a vision of grace and sophistication.