Queen Victoria's Wedding Dress | Royal wedding dresses | Royal fashion History Documentary

Queen Victoria's Wedding Dress | Royal wedding dresses | Royal fashion History Documentary
In the annals of history, few garments hold as much significance and enduring allure as Queen Victoria's legendary wedding lace. Woven with intricate detail and steeped in symbolism, this exquisite creation not only adorned Victoria on her momentous day but also became a symbol of tradition and elegance for generations to come. As we delve into the fascinating tale of Victoria's wedding lace, we uncover a narrative rich with royal splendor, cultural influence, and the timeless beauty of craftsmanship.
The marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on February 10, 1840, marked a historic moment in royal fashion. Opting for a bold departure from tradition, Victoria donned a magnificent white wedding gown crafted from luxurious heavy silk satin. Her choice of white, a symbol of purity and innocence, set a groundbreaking trend, cementing her as a trailblazer among brides of her time.
Designed by the visionary William Dyce, head of the esteemed Government School of Design, the gown boasted intricate Honiton lace, a testament to England's thriving lace-making industry. Skillfully mounted on the satin canvas by Mary Bettans, the dress exuded elegance and sophistication.
Every detail of Victoria's ensemble was meticulously curated. The cream-colored satin, sourced from the bustling mills of Spitalfields in London, was adorned with delicate lace motifs handcrafted in Devonshire. Sprigs of fragrant orange blossoms, signifying fertility and new beginnings, adorned the gown, while a majestic wreath replaced the traditional tiara atop Victoria's veil.
Her jewelry, a dazzling display of regal splendor, included a stunning diamond necklace and earrings gifted by the Sultan of Turkey, along with a radiant sapphire brooch presented by her beloved Albert. Even her footwear echoed the pristine white of her attire, ensuring every aspect of her ensemble was flawlessly coordinated.
As Victoria gracefully made her entrance, her train, carried by devoted bridesmaids, trailed behind her, a breathtaking spectacle spanning an impressive 18 feet. Reflecting on her sartorial choice, Victoria eloquently captured the essence of her attire in her journal, describing the exquisite gown with its Honiton lace flounce and her cherished jewels bestowed upon her by loved ones.
Though photographic technology of the time struggled to capture the full glory of Victoria's ensemble, subsequent reenactments and artistic interpretations have immortalized her iconic wedding attire. Whether in the stunning portraits painted by Franz Xaver Winterhalter or the enchanting miniatures crafted by John Haslem, Victoria's bridal elegance continues to captivate and inspire generations to come.
A mesmerizing carbon print captures the intricate details of Queen Victoria's legendary wedding lace, showcasing its exquisite beauty. Delicate patterns emerge along one edge, while a wreath of vibrant orange blossoms adds a touch of natural elegance.
Victoria's reverence for the artistry of lace extended beyond her wedding day. She entrusted the skilled lace-makers to fashion the royal christening gown for her cherished children, including the future King Edward VII. This historic garment became a cherished tradition, gracing the christenings of successive royal heirs until modern times.
As a staunch supporter of the Honiton lace industry, Victoria ensured that the fabric adorned not only her own attire but also that of her daughters. Honiton lace became a staple feature in their wedding dresses, a testament to Victoria's enduring commitment to English craftsmanship.
Throughout her reign, Victoria continued to adorn herself with this treasured lace, donning it for significant family events, including christenings and weddings. Its timeless elegance adorned her grandchildren's wedding ceremonies, symbolizing continuity and tradition within the royal family.
Even in death, Victoria remained intertwined with her beloved lace, as she was laid to rest with her wedding veil delicately draped over her face, a poignant homage to her enduring legacy.
The influence of Victoria's choice to wear white on her wedding day reverberated through the ages, shaping bridal fashion for generations to come. While misconceptions about the symbolism of white persisted, Victoria's iconic gown inspired countless brides to emulate her timeless elegance.
In the wake of modern royal weddings, such as that of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011, echoes of Victoria's bridal style resurfaced, highlighting the enduring allure of her historic wedding ensemble.

[@shabida1]

James Vango was the weaver whom created the materiel for Queen Victoria’s wedding dress, made using Brocade weave. This was my great great uncle. He also made and repaired clothing for the opening of Parliament every year. A letter from Prince Albert was also sent to James cousin congratulating him on his 60th wedding anniversary with 23 grandchildren, I have the actual paper clipping from the above event, also stating that it was his uncle whom wove the silk material in Brocade weave for Queen Victoria’s wedding dress.

[@PastPeople]

That’s amazing!

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

It's a beautiful dress but what struck me more was just how Princess Beatrice resembles her, especially her eyes.

[@K-a-n-d-i-s]

She so does look just like her! Ive never thought about it before but wow good point

[@roxannlegg750]

A few fun facts - The christening gown was used for all the royals, until this newest generation. An exact replica was re made for Prince George, and is now used for alll new Royal babies. New lace was made at great expense to ensure it was as close to the original as possible. Also her wedding gown had a deep 16" flounce of the Honiton lace around the hem of the skirt, which was removed and gifted to her DIL's wedding gown, upon Berties wedding. After the Victorias wedding though, the mould/frame of that pattern of Honiton lace was destroyed after the lace was finished, so as to ensure no copy would ever be made.

[@PastPeople]

Thank you for the info! ❤️

[@CrimsonRoseDancer]

Blue is the traditional color of purity and innocence and often worn for weddings as it was associated with the Virgin Mary. This video does not even mention this, nor does it mention that Queen Victoria chose it, not to symbolize purity, but because it was Alberts favorite color and the orange blossom was his favorite flower. It was designed to please her soon to be husband. It later became connected with ideas of purity because of the Victorian ideas about it and white became a popular wedding dress color because it was worn by the queen.

[@LadyChaos1992]

Christians are known to steal other ideas and claim it as their own. Easter - Esther - Pagan.

[@ProudKansan08]

Only seen drawings of Queen Victoria’s wedding dress. When I saw the dress on the mannequin, the sleeves reminded me of Princess Diana’s monstrosity wedding dress. Wonder if that was the designers’s inspiration for Princess Diana’s dress.

[@averydebrouwer-leslie1673]

No the designers sat down with Diana and drew sketches finding her likes and dislikes. It's called a consultation Both have done videos. Personally I loved Diana's gown and millions of women around the also did as all similar dresses. Being both a hairdresser and a dressmaker. All the women came in for the Lady Di cut and later Princess Diana's shorter hair. Most people speak positively about her dress stopping work to watch on the television

[@nabbyr8112]

It was indeed a dreadful dress. The second, backup, dress made by the Emanuels was so much prettier.

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

OMG. I was thinking the exact same thing!. Not a huge fan of Victorian clothing but Dianna’s wedding dress looked like a gigantic textile monster that was consuming her.

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

@@averydebrouwer-leslie1673there’s no accounting for poor taste.

[@Angie-v4r]

I agree Diana's dress was just as you have stated: a monstrosity. To have such a huge, overstated gown that did indeed seem about to consume her, and then to don the most simplistic hairstyle of the time. The gown, by contrast, was made even more ridiculous. This is only one person's (and of quite the layman, at that) opinion. I later thought Megan Markel's dress was so plain that an Amish bride would have complained. I suppose each had her reasons, and that's all that matters. ❤❤

[@sonjasleeper1511]

Diana's gown looked a lot like this one

[@itsjoannotjoann5070]

The photos of Victoria and Albert were taken at Vicky's wedding and just after. The photo of the bride is indeed Vicky and *not* Victoria.

[@gerardmackay8909]

The photo at 2.20 is her daughter Vicky I think

[@nabbyr8112]

It is indeed.

[@KimMcLean-xs7qm]

I like your video, however, whilst describing Victoria's ensemble a photograph of Queen Victoria's eldest child Victoria wedding photograph was on screen.and i was confused by this.

[@lee-annstevens4637]

Some of those photos are of Victoria the princess royal not queen Victoria

[@Wendy.J-fo3iw]

She chose white because it was the most expensive material to produce at the time

[@averydebrouwer-leslie1673]

No white cream you said both It was a cream gown with cream satin and off white lace. Not white

[@jujubees5855]

Now go watch Fact Feast and see how people were living under her watch. 😊

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Does anyone know why Victoria chose white above the norm of the time?

[@Wendy.J-fo3iw]

I just posted it was because white was the most expensive material to produce at the time , can't remember what doco that came from .

[@LadyChaos1992]

because it was the best color to show off the lace

[@olivebobo6885]

Poor woman wore their best dress to get married in.

[@londiniumcross5122]

And who copied her wedding dress? It was Diana.

[@LadyChaos1992]

Victoria's dress was beautiful. Diana's dress was a lost fight with a bed sheet monstrosity.

[@gailcurl8663]

It's ROYAL Not VOYAL!!

[@gailcurl8663]

It's THRIVING Not PRIVING!! Why Can't You Talk Right??

[@PastPeople]

Tag the time of the video… let me see 😂

[@PastPeople]

I did have a cold during this video but I still hear thriving 🤷🏼‍♀️