Wedding Dress as Family Treasure in Romantic Notion
A reflection on a wedding dress as the most treasured costume item in a family, rooted in tradition and awe. The speaker suggests enduring romantic notions elevate this garment above others.
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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1987
Page
17
A reflection on a wedding dress as the most treasured costume item in a family, rooted in tradition and awe. The speaker suggests enduring romantic notions elevate this garment above others.
The article surveys wedding fashion and ritual changes reflecting politics and conservatism. It recalls hippie era nuptials, the enduring value of heirloom gowns, and how many families preserve dresses as keepsakes, with anecdotes from Pat Williams and Jean Nystrum.
Valerie Riphenburg, a 22-year-old Almond-Bancroft choir director, placed a personal ad in The Country Today in April 1986. She received dozens of replies before meeting Andy Zunker, 21, of Wausau, who impressed her with a photo and dove of peace pin. They plan to marry October 10 in a romance sparked by a dare.
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