You are cordially invited to attend the new wedding display at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum. For the months of June, July, and August, the Historical Society will be featuring mid-century wedding gowns in an exhibit entitled, “With This Ring…” The dresses on display will be from the decades of the 1940’s, ‘50’s, ‘60’s, and ‘70’s only.
The history of our country can be examined by looking at wedding fashions. Just when World War II ended and wedding gowns got to be in vogue once more, along came the 1950’s with huge hoop skirts and tiny waists, making a Cinderella silhouette. Fairy-tale weddings were proof that the economy was good. The ‘60’s were a simpler time until the Vietnam War, when waistlines became known as “empire” and skirts were “A-line”. Then the Granny gowns of the ‘70’s, and more Empire waistlines; and will we ever forget those strange colored tuxedoes?
Also on display will be a few Mother-of-the-Bride dresses, as well as some Bridesmaid dresses. Wedding photos of La Porte County couples from the 4 decades have found a temporary home in Exhibit Hall on the lower level of the museum. Anyone wishing to share a wedding photo may bring it to the museum to be copied and added to the gallery.
1950’s-style Wedding Reception
At 1P.M. on Saturday June 1st, a 1950’s-style Garden Wedding Reception will be held at the museum to “kick-off” the new display. Refreshments such as cake, punch, and tea sandwiches will be served in the meeting room. Weather permitting, there will be outdoor seating on the lawn of the museum. Those wearing garden hats will get $1.00 off the regular museum admission. Take a step back in time and enjoy reminiscing of an era not too long ago…
The La Porte County Historical Society Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Avenue in La Porte, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00A.M. to 4:30P.M.. Call ahead for admission prices at 219-324-6767, or visit our website at www.laportecountyhistory.org. Children under 12 enter free. The facility is accessible to those with disabilities.