Welcome to the Victorian Era!

Our wedding takes place in the 19th Century, travel back in time with us.

Many current wedding customs that we still use today, began with the Victorian era 

We are trying our best to get into the for fill the spirit of the Victorian Era

 

If you are looking to join the festivities dressed but looking for some easy tips:

 

A Brief History

Dressing the Spirit

Other fun accessories and customs

 

A brief History

The fun thing in planning our wedding is learning so much about a new era. I’ve always admired costuming form the bustle period in the Late Victorian era.  The time of this era spans from approximately 1870 to 1890. This era shouldn't be confused with the time of the hooped skirts and wide sleeves as seen in The King And I.  The era is more like the 2002 remake of The Time Machine or Kenneth Branagh's movie of Hamlet.  The Dicken's Fair is a bit to early in period but fortunately men's clothing doesn't change much, we attended this year's Dicken's Fair to pick up a few ideas and most of Ethan's Tuxedo.

 

 

Dressing in sprit

This past week we’ve looked into giving some pointers for dressing for our high tea reception. Here are some easy tips to get into the spirit.

      

Suggestions for Women

 

Simplest combination:

3 skirts:

            Petticoat or full skirt(s) to add volume  

Full and full length skirt

Apron shaped overskirt

Fitted Jacket

(Good examples)

Will give you a look like this:

 

Additions for extra fun

CORSET!        There I said it. Wearing a corset does not mean regressing decades of women’s lib. I cannot say enough about how comfortable it can be wearing a corset. I have never stood up straighter in my life. And lately, wearing a corset has become one of the hottest fashions. I wouldn’t be surprised to find you already have one hidden in your closet. If you are interested in getting into a corset here are some helpful links:

http://www.darkgarden.com/

http://lingerieavenue.com/bustiers.html

http://www.fredericks.com/search.asp?keyword=corset
 

            Here is a great web page of a woman in a bustled dress. The link at the bottom takes you to pictures of her underpinnings.

 http://www.faucet.net/costume/period/vic1.html

           

Brides’ attire, attendants attire

 

 

And your done.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

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