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Marriage in the Movies
Here comes the bride: step back in time for a fabulous parade
of silver screen wedding dresses.
Brides go free!
Brides past and present will receive free
entry providing they arrive wearing their wedding dress. Gail
Currie and her daughter have already taken up the offer - dressed
in their wedding finery to enjoy the exhibition!
The exhibition
The wedding dress is probably the most
poignant symbol of the start of a marriage. Woven with
symbolism and tradition, wedding dresses reflect not only the
tastes and style of the bride but the social customs and attitudes
of society.
This exhibition takes you through two centuries of bridal
fashion, from the 1740s to 1930s, refracted through the lens of the
film or TV camera.
Also on display are a selection of bridal accessories from our
collection, and a small gallery of photos of brides from the
Stewart family, who own Shambellie House. Together, the dresses,
accessories and pictures tell the story of wedding customs in
Scotland and beyond.