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.