The first fitting is usually the first time you have had chance to see your wedding dress on after ordering it in your size. I encourage brides to bring along any accessories they might want to try with the dress. Veil, tiara/headpiece, jewellery, shoes, bouquet, jacket, etc.  However the only things that you NEED to…

Before the 20th century, all clothing (including wedding dresses) were made by professional seamstresses/tailors or made in the home by the mother for the family. Clothing wasn’t made to a standard size, it was made to fit the wearer. Clothing was made based off measurements of the body rather than an arbitrary number.  At the…

The goddess Fashion, who throughout all ages has waged war on the productions of the goldsmith, has laid a heavier hand on these than on any other forms of personal ornament.