The book contains a rich collection of images from dresses suitable tbr religious ceremonies to bikini-clad brides on the beach. Fantastic movie stills show some ot" the most glamorous wedding dresses ever made……

INTRODUCTION

THE FAIRYTALE PRINCESS

NO FUSS,NO FRILLS

THE GODDESS

THE DAMSEL

SUBCULTURE

AND CONVENTION

EAST,WEST,

NORTH,SOUTH

RITUAL

VIRGIN,SIREN,

MOTHER,WIFE

COLOUR

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAIL