Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories The Sleepy History of the White Wedding Dress
Feb 12, 2025
Vanessa Labrie, a talented narrator and storyteller, takes listeners on a soothing journey through the enchanting history of the white wedding dress. She explores its origins, starting with Queen Victoria's iconic gown in 1840, and how societal changes have influenced bridal fashion over the years. From the craftsmanship of past designs to the personal expressions celebrated today, Vanessa highlights the evolution of wedding attire and its cultural significance. The blend of nostalgia, romance, and fashion makes this discussion an irresistible bedtime listen.
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Victoria's Wedding Dress
- Queen Victoria's 1840 wedding dress, chosen to highlight English lace, popularized white gowns.
- Destroying the pattern and adding orange blossoms showcased her unique style.
White Dress Symbolism
- White dresses became associated with purity and innocence, a shift from practicality to symbolism.
- Pre-Victoria, white was impractical due to cleaning challenges, signifying wealth if worn.
Early White Dresses
- Princess Philippa (1406) and Mary, Queen of Scots (1558), wore white before Victoria.
- These were exceptions, as most pre-Victorian brides wore reusable, darker colors.