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Wedding Dress Collection (#23)

"Capturing the Timeless Elegance: A Glimpse into Iconic Wedding Dresses" From royal unions to intimate ceremonies

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire, 1958. Artist

TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire, 1958. Artist
TV and recording star Wee Willie Harris visits South Yorkshire, 1958. For a promotion for Morphy Richards, who were based in Swinton, South Yorkshire

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Marriage of King George V, 1894, (c1915). Artist: Laurits Tuxen

The Marriage of King George V, 1894, (c1915). Artist: Laurits Tuxen
The Marriage of King George V, 1894, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A Norwegian girl in bridal dress, 1912

A Norwegian girl in bridal dress, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A Danish bride, 1912. Artist: Solveig Lund

A Danish bride, 1912. Artist: Solveig Lund
A Danish bride, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co. London, 1912]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A bride and bridegroom of the Black Forest, 1912. Artist: E Uhlenhuth

A bride and bridegroom of the Black Forest, 1912. Artist: E Uhlenhuth
A bride and bridegroom of the Black Forest, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: An African Christian wedding procession, 1912

An African Christian wedding procession, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her way to be married at Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1923, (1937)

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her way to be married at Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1923, (1937). Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the Duke of York, the future King George VI

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Marriage, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley

The Marriage, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
The Marriage, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910) married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863. From A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley

Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910) married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Bermahlung der Prinzessin Vittoria Luise mit dem Herzog Ernit August von Braunschweig, May 1913

Bermahlung der Prinzessin Vittoria Luise mit dem Herzog Ernit August von Braunschweig, May 1913. Artist: William Gale
Bermahlung der Prinzessin Vittoria Luise mit dem Herzog Ernit August von Braunschweig, May 1913. Victoria Louise of Prussias (1892-1980)

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Marriage of his Majesty Henry III and Eleanor of Provence, c1860, (c186. Artist: John Leech)

Marriage of his Majesty Henry III and Eleanor of Provence, c1860, (c186. Artist: John Leech)
Marriage of his Majesty Henry III and Eleanor of Provence, c1860, (c1860). The marriage of Henry III (1207-1272) to Eleanor of Provence (c1223-1291) on 14th January 1236 at Canterbury Cathedral

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Samnite Marriage, c1799. Artist: William Ward

The Samnite Marriage, c1799. Artist: William Ward
The Samnite Marriage, c1799. From The Connoisseur Vol LIX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: H. R. H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Artist: Faustin

H. R. H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Artist: Faustin
H.R.H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Caricature of Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna, Duchess of Edinburgh (1853-1920). Wife of The Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: On Buckingham Palace Balcony, 1923 (1937)

On Buckingham Palace Balcony, 1923 (1937). Prince George and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on Buckingham Palace balcony following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Wedding of the King and Queen, 1923 (1937)

Wedding of the King and Queen, 1923 (1937). The wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon took place on 26 April 1923 at Westminster Abbey, London

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, 28 February 1922 (1935)

The wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, 28 February 1922 (1935). From King Emperors Jubilee, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1935]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Marriage of the Prince of Wales, 1863 (1906)

The Marriage of the Prince of Wales, 1863 (1906). The wedding of the future King Edward VII and Princess Alexandra of Denmark in St Georges Chapel, Windsor. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). Artist: Lafayette

King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Royal Wedding, St Georges Chapel, Windsor, March 10, 1863 (1910)

The Royal Wedding, St Georges Chapel, Windsor, March 10, 1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A Greek sailors wedding, Pylos, Greece, 1938

A Greek sailors wedding, Pylos, Greece, 1938

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884)

Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884). Artist: C Aplante
Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884). Marie (1573-1642) was the second wife of Henry IV

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Queen Victoria with the Prince and Princess of Wales on the day of their marriage, 1863 (1964)

Queen Victoria with the Prince and Princess of Wales on the day of their marriage, 1863 (1964). The future King Edward VII with his bride, Princess Alexandra of Denmark

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The wedding of Jerome Bonaparte, 22nd August 1807 (1882-1884)

The wedding of Jerome Bonaparte, 22nd August 1807 (1882-1884). Jerome Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon, was made King of Westphalia by him in1807

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A wedding procession on boats, Norway

A wedding procession on boats, Norway. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: An Arab bride. Artist: E Frechon

An Arab bride. Artist: E Frechon
An Arab bride. A print from Customs of the World, Volume II Hutchinson and Co, Paternoster Row, London

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Placing the Bridal Veil. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company

Placing the Bridal Veil. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Placing the Bridal Veil. Stereoscopic card detail

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York surrounded by her eight bridesmaids, 1923

The Duke and Duchess of York surrounded by her eight bridesmaids, 1923. A print from The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Advertisement for Dubarrys Toilet Luxuries, scented with Golden Morn perfume, 1922

Advertisement for Dubarrys Toilet Luxuries, scented with Golden Morn perfume, 1922. A print from The Sphere, 1922

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. Artist: HB Crook

A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. Artist: HB Crook
A young married couple, Macedonia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Christian woman in a wedding dress, Palestine, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish

Christian woman in a wedding dress, Palestine, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Christian woman in a wedding dress, Palestine, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Royal Wedding, 1893 (1935)

The Royal Wedding, 1893 (1935). The marriage of the Duke of York, the future King George V, to Princess Mary of Teck. From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: President Roosevelt and Mr and Mrs Longworth, 1906, (1908)

President Roosevelt and Mr and Mrs Longworth, 1906, (1908). President Theodore Roosevelt (right), with his daughter Alice and his son-in-law Nicholas Longworth on the occasion of their marriage

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Nuptial benediction of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Artist: Rothwell

Nuptial benediction of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Artist: Rothwell
Nuptial benediction of the Prince and Princess of Wales

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Marriage of Henry I of England and Matilda, 1100

Marriage of Henry I of England and Matilda, 1100. Henry married Matilda, daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland in 1100. they were married at Westminster Abbey by Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Louise-Marie, Queen of the Belgians, in her wedding dress, 1832

Louise-Marie, Queen of the Belgians, in her wedding dress, 1832. Artist: Charles Achille d Hardiviller
Louise-Marie, Queen of the Belgians, in her wedding dress, 1832. The eldest daughter of Louis Philippe of France and Maria Amalia of the Two Sicilies

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Bride, 1856. Artist: Abraham Solomon

The Bride, 1856. Artist: Abraham Solomon
The Bride, 1856. A print from The Illustrated London News, (10 May 1856)

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Speak! Speak!, 1895, (1912). Artist: John Everett Millais

Speak! Speak!, 1895, (1912). Artist: John Everett Millais
Speak! Speak!, 1895, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Lena Ashwell in Bonnie Dundee, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery

Lena Ashwell in Bonnie Dundee, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Lena Ashwell in Bonnie Dundee, c1902. British actress and manager Lena Ashwell (1872-1957) in a sentimental melodrama

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio

Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Bassano Studio
Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught, late 19th-early 20th century. Louise Margaret of Prussia (1860-1917) married Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The Wedding Ball, 1604. Artist: Martin Pepyn

The Wedding Ball, 1604. Artist: Martin Pepyn
The Wedding Ball, 1604. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Wedding at the Photographer s, 1878-1879. Artist: Pascal Adolphe Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

Wedding at the Photographer s, 1878-1879. Artist: Pascal Adolphe Jean Dagnan-Bouveret
Wedding at the Photographer s, 1878-1879. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Boyars (nobleman s) wedding, Russia, c1883-c1884. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin

Boyars (nobleman s) wedding, Russia, c1883-c1884. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Boyars (nobleman s) wedding, Russia, c1883-c1884. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Wedding portrait, 1880s

Wedding portrait, 1880s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: A wedding on a bicycle, France, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer

A wedding on a bicycle, France, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
A wedding on a bicycle, France, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th March 1897

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: The marriage of a giant, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer

The marriage of a giant, 1897. Artist: Henri Meyer
The marriage of a giant, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th July 1897

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Marriage of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy, 24 April 1963

Marriage of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy, 24 April 1963. Front page of the Evening Standard newspaper

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Princess Margaret marries Antony Armstrong-Jones, 6 May 1960

Princess Margaret marries Antony Armstrong-Jones, 6 May 1960. Front page of the Evening Standard newspaper

Background imageWedding Dress Collection: Princess Alexandras and Prince Edwards wedding, St Georges Chapel at Windsor, (10th March 1863)

Princess Alexandras and Prince Edwards wedding, St Georges Chapel at Windsor, (10th March 1863), 1Artist: Robert Dudley
Princess Alexandras and Prince Edwards wedding in St. Georges Chapel at Windsor, (10th March 1863), 1900




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"Capturing the Timeless Elegance: A Glimpse into Iconic Wedding Dresses" From royal unions to intimate ceremonies, wedding dresses have always held a special place in our hearts. Let's take a journey through time and explore some unforgettable moments: The year was 1947 when Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) walked down the aisle, donning a breathtaking gown that would inspire generations of brides. In St Dunstans in the West, Mr F Edward Bullmore and Miss Adeline Roscow exchanged vows amidst sheer bliss, their wedding dress reflecting their love story. Raindrops couldn't dampen their spirits as Captain Herbert Buckmaster and Miss Nellie Taylor tied the knot at St Martins Registry - an enchanting celebration under cloudy skies. Lady Edith Stopford and Major Walter Brooks embraced elegance at St Paul's, Knightsbridge, with her wedding dress radiating grace and sophistication. Love knows no boundaries as Alan Foster and Lorraine Good said "I do" at Church of Christ the King in Thornaby - their union symbolizing unity across borders. United Kingdom witnessed countless mesmerizing wedding images throughout history; each one telling its own unique tale of love transcending time. Remembered for his comedic genius, Stan Laurel showcased his charm even on his wedding day - reminding us that laughter is indeed timeless. Steptoe and Son brought humor to our screens in 1972 but behind the scenes, Wildred Brambell celebrated his own nuptials - proving that love can be found anywhere, even amongst junkyard treasures. Jacqueline Kennedy exuded grace on her momentous day as she prepared to toss her bouquet into a world captivated by her beauty - forever etching this image into history books. Tony Blackburn and Debbie Thomson chose St Margarets Church as witness to their joyous union, their wedding dress epitomizing the joy of love and music.