1804. These outfits reflect early 19th-century (Regency-era) wedding style, where gowns were simple, high-waisted, and flowing, inspired by classical Greek forms. Rather than heavy structure, elegance came from light fabrics and graceful silhouettes.

The figure on the left wears a brown over-gown trimmed with fur over a pale dress, with a large bonnet and subtle decorative details. This look feels practical and understated, suitable for colder weather or a quieter, more modest wedding setting.

The figure on the right presents a more ceremonial bridal appearance, with a white gown, long gloves, jewellery, and a rich red shawl. Accessories like the muff and shawl add warmth and status, showing how Regency brides used layering to create a complete and refined wedding look.

1805. The outfit shows a refined Regency-era bridal look, centred on a soft, high-waisted white gown that falls in a long, flowing line from just beneath the bust. The fabric appears light and draped, creating a graceful, almost classical silhouette rather than a structured shape.

This outfit is a classic Regency-era bridal ensemble, elegant and refined with a strong sense of classical influence.

The bride wears a high-waisted white gown made of soft, flowing fabric that falls smoothly to the floor, creating a long, graceful silhouette. The neckline is delicately detailed, and the hem is finished with subtle lace, adding a touch of decoration without overwhelming the simplicity of the dress.

Draped across her shoulders is a rich gold shawl or sash, pinned with decorative brooches. This adds warmth, colour, and a sense of luxury, while also highlighting the fashionable practice of layering. Her look is completed with long gloves, fine jewellery, delicate shoes, and a feathered headpiece, all of which enhance the overall impression of sophistication and ceremonial elegance.

1809. The Bride (right) wears a classic white high-waisted gown that falls in soft, flowing lines to the floor, with delicate lace trimming at the sleeves and hem. Over her head is a long, sheer veil, richly edged with lace, cascading down her back and giving her a distinctly bridal presence. She also wears long gloves and subtle jewellery, reinforcing the formal, ceremonial nature of her attire. The overall look is pure, graceful, and unmistakably bridal, with an emphasis on softness and elegance.

The accompanying figure wears a similar high-waisted pale gown, but her outfit is distinguished by a striking blue and gold draped cloak or shawl, trimmed with decorative edging. She also wears a turban-style headpiece, adding a fashionable, slightly exotic Regency touch. Her clothing is more expressive and colourful, suggesting her role as a companion, bridesmaid, or fashionable guest rather than the bride herself.

Together, the outfits highlight the contrast typical of the period: the bride in soft white simplicity and veiling, symbolising purity and ceremony, while the attendant adds colour, texture, and fashion flair, demonstrating how weddings balanced tradition with contemporary style.

1809 The dress consists of a round robe, with demi-train, of white imperia| crape, worn over white sarsnet ; at the bottom it was bound and turned up deep with a rich jonquille sarsnet, and finished at its termination with a narrow checked trimming, of braid, composed of black and gold. The long sleeve which was very large, was gathered into an antique cuff at the wrist, formed of materials similar with the border of the dress, The stomacher was also of jonquille sarsnet, with black and gold edging the same as the trimming of the cuffs and robe, ornamented in horizontal stripes, and finished with rich buttons of wrought gold in the centre. A broad elastic girdle to correspond, confined under the stomacher. Slippers of black satin, the quarters trimmed with gold fringe or cord, terminating with topaz buttons on the in. step. The hair in alternate ringlets and braids, ornamented with a pearl comb, and tiara of pearl.

1829 The bride, who was given away by her father, wore gown of old gold satin, and carried bouquet bronze chrysanthemums anil lilies (the gift of the bridegroom). The bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Stone (sister bride). Miss Ethel Stone (cousin of bride), and Miss Phillis Hewlett (cousin the bridegroom). The two former were dressed in biscuit beige and Miss P. Hewlett in almond green. They carried bouquets of bronze and yellow chrysanthemums