It was off to Bendigo for me over the weekend so that I could attend the opening of the White Wedding Dress exhibition. Two years ago I took the train up for the day with Mother Melbourne to see The Golden Age of Couture that the Bendigo Art Gallery also hosted so it was with some anticipation that I looked forward to this show.
Even if you aren’t interested in all things bridal from a historical point of view this exhibition is a must see for anyone interested in garment construction and pattern making. The embroidery, corsetry, lace and beading detail on many of the gowns had been done by hand and so there were plenty of quite murmurs overheard of unbelieving delight as you moved around the exhibition.
