‘Princess for a day’: the wedding dress in Victoria, 1840-2024
Thursday 23 October 2025 at 2:00PM
Rowville Library
Event Description
A white wedding dress is a relatively new concept, made popular by Queen Victoria in 1840. Wedding dresses hold a significant place in fashion, symbolizing personal expression, and cultural traditions and societal values. Join Margaret Anderson, Director of The Old Treasury Building for a look at the history of weddings and the wedding dress in Victoria, with some surprising results.
When
2:00PM - 3:15PM
Thursday 23 October 2025
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Where
Rowville Community Room
Rowville Library
Stud Park Shopping Centre
Stud Rd
Rowville VIC
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Notes & Requirements
Attendees are welcome to bring either an old wedding dress or a photo of a wedding dress along to the talk.
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Bookings for this event open on 01-09-2025
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