Another design
inspired by my Saltram guidebook (see the 'Lady Catherine' wedding dress post
for a slightly longer explanation.) The chandelier that inspired this design
isn't at Saltram though. The photograph which I found it in is of 'The Red
Drawing Room at Dorchester House.' Dorchester House was in London and the 4th
Earl of Morley sold it in 1929 to generate money to help maintain Saltram.
After it was sold Dorchester House was demolished and the Dorchester Hotel was
built in its place.
The chandelier,
though probably no longer in existence, is beautiful. It has five tiers to it
with each tier a little wider than the last, until the last tier which is much
more extravagant than the others. Like the chandelier, this dress has a five
tiered skirt. The tiers are made from a light, flowing material and loosely
gathered. The edge of each tier is decorated with swirling gold embroidery
which in places captures some of the shapes used on the Dorchester House's
chandelier. The bodice of the dress is fairly plain. At the top of the bodice
gold material is curled into the shape of the motif that is repeatedly used on
the chandelier. The gold swirls are stiffened with wire inside them and
stitched onto a very fine piece of gauze (intended to be as subtle and
unnoticeable as possible.) The wire would be malleable enough that it could be
adjusted to fit comfortably around a variety of body shapes. Another set of
gold swirly would go across the back, with the dress being fastened down the
centre of the back.
I hope you liked this design. For more designs check back here next week, or visit my every-day wear blog at: www.bronzedaledesigns.blogspot.co.uk/.
Wedding dress design and image © Bronzedale Designs
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