Janet

Clothing

The 1981 wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer set a new benchmark in wedding style. Diana’s ivory silk taffeta gown was designed by London designers, David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, who became the “go to” dress designers for society weddings. This dress named “Janet” is based on a design by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel. Janet would have felt like a princess as she walked to meet her groom at their wedding at the Cottesloe Civic Centre, in April 1983. With many layers of fine tulle, pink flower decorations, and a lace flounce on the neckline, this dress epitomizes the princess style of wedding dresses.

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Wesley Wedding Gown Collection

a unique collection of historical textiles

The Collection of Bridal Dresses and Historical Clothes is housed in a hall behind the historic buildings of the Wesley Church, the Church Hall and the Manse. Couples have been married here since 1863...

Address:

12 Duke Street
Albany WA 6330
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9841 1145

Email:

unitingchurchalbany@gmail.com

Open Hours

Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am - 11am. Entry cost is a gold coin.

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