Darien Historical Society Kicks Off Exhibit Of Old-Time Bridal Designs

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Historical Society will present an exquisite costume exhibit of wedding gowns from its collection, showcasing beautiful fabrics and elaborate bridal designs through the decades.

Kaye Leong, Darien Rowayton Bank; left, Babs White, Curator; center, and Ashley Krauss, A Little Something White Bridal Couture get ready for the exhibit at the Darien Historical Society.
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Curator Babs White puts the finishing touches on one of the selections at the exhibit.
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Here Come the Brides, Grace & Elegance 1855 1950 will run through the end of August at the Darien Historical Society.
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A glimpse of some of the pieces at the exhibit.
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An old-time bridal gown at the Darien Historical Society.
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The exhibit opens on April 27.
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Tom Renner

04/21/2014 4:30 a.m.

"Here Come the Brides, Grace & Elegance 1855-1950," will run from April 27 through the end of August. Exhibit hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

A kick-off champagne reception will be held on Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members. To purchase tickets, call 203-655-9233 or visit the Darien Historical Society website.

Sponsors of this event are A Little Something White Bridal Couture, Baywater Properties and Darien Rowayton Bank with in kind sponsors Palmer’s Market and Flowers & Flowers.

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