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Edmund proposed to me in the year 1588 (Kentwell year - 1997!). I had just completed my repeated first year at University (long story!) and had two years to go. I therefore requested that we waited 3 years so I could finish my degree and also have a year to organise the wedding! In the meantime, I dreamt up my wedding gown. |
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Reason for making the Gown |
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Well, I needed a wedding gown! I think that is all that is required as a reason - don't you? |
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Research and Design |
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As I have mentioned elsewhere on this website, my favourite 16th century style is the 1540s. I adore the whole line of the gown, the peculiar sleeves and the French Hood. It was a no-brainer to decide on this style for my Wedding Gown! |
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For Kentwell costumes, the fabrics should not be over rich - we are, after all, a country manor house and not the Court. Though silks, satins, damasks and velvets can be used, cloth of gold should not be! For a wedding gown though, I was in a position of going all out and essentially creating a typical Court Gown of the period! What fun! |
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I decided to draw a sketch for my gown and also that of the bridesmaids (there would be three of them). The sketch below does not show a train to the gown, but I intended that I would have one! I have not drawn in fabric patterns as at this stage I did not really know what fabric I would use. |
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The Design Sketch - Copyright Photo by Elizabeth Chilver ©1999 |
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Many thanks for the Images to:- |
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