10 wedding dresses and costumes from the movies and TV on display...

With Valentine's Day fast-approaching and love in the air, today I thought we'd have a look at some screen-worn wedding costumes from the big and small screen. Whether it be a look for a royal wedding or an Indian wedding, the bride always wants to feel special, so enjoy these gowns and outfits from the worlds of comedy, period and romantic drama. 

Edward Rochester costume worn by Michael Fassbender

and Jane Eyre wedding dress worn by Mia Wasikowska

First up are some wedding outfits from 2011's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's 1847 novel Jane Eyre, with Mia Wasikowska as the titular heroine and Michael Fassbender as 'Edward Fairfax Rochester'.

Michael O'Connor was the Oscar-nominated Costume Designer on director Cary Fukunaga's interpretation this literary classic and these garments were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in February 2011.

Fans of Charlotte Bronte can check out these other screen-worn costumes from 2011's Jane Eyre on display.

William Cavendish costume worn by Ralph Fiennes

and Georgiana Spencer wedding dress worn by Keira Knightley

in The Duchess

The next set of period costumes are from the 2008 British historical drama directed by Saul Dibb, The Duchess. 

The film chronicles the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgina Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, played by Keira Knightley, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Ralph Fiennes plays her husband, William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire.

Michael O'Connor was the Oscar-winning Costume Designer on this lavish film and these costumes were captured on display at ArcLight Hollywood in September 2008.

Claire Fraser wedding gown worn by Caitriona Balfe

in Outlander 

The next wedding gown is from the television adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's best-selling Outlander historical romance book series.

The series follows the adventures of 'Claire Randall' (played by Caitriona Balfe), a 1940s combat nurse who is flung back in history to the Scottish Highlands where she meets and falls for and weds Sam Heughan's rugged highlander, 'Jamie Fraser'.

Terry Dresbach was Emmy-nominated for Outstanding period Costumes on the series and this wedding dress and more were photographed on display at The Grove shopping mall back in May 2015.

Fans of the time-tossed romantic drama can also enjoy these other Outlander costumes from across the ages.

Queen Elizabeth II wedding gown worn by Claire Foy

in The Crown

Keeping to television and Claire Foy wore this wedding gown as Queen Elizabeth II in the first season of Netflix's British Royal Family drama, The Crown.

Michele Clapton was the Emmy-winning Costume Designer on the lavish historical series tasked with recreating the monarch's the dress from her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on November 20, 1947.

This wedding gown and more costumes from season one of The Crown was photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in August 2017.

Princess Margaret wedding gown worn by Vanessa Kirby

in The Crown

Meanwhile in the sophomore season of the Netflix drama we also got to see the wedding dress worn by Vanessa Kirby playing Princess Margaret when she wed photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones on May 6, 1960.

Jane Petrie was the Emmy-winning Costume Designer on this season of The Crown and you can see more of her costume designs that were on display at L.A.'s FIDM Museum in August 2018.

Annie Banks wedding dress worn by Kimberly Williams

in Father of the Bride

In the 1991 remake of Father of the Bride, Kimberly Williams wore this wedding gown as 'Annie Banks' the on-screen daughter of Steve Martin's 'George'.

This wedding dress with its customized sneakers were designed by Susan Becker for the romantic family comedy directed by Charles Shyer.

Lillian Donovan wedding dress worn by Maya Rudolph

in Bridesmaids

In 2011 Maya Rudolph played the bride-to-be in the hilarious comedy, Bridesmaids. She played 'Lillian Donovan' and tried on and quickly rejected this heavily ruffled Lady St. Petsios JuJu-designed wedding gown (a fictional fashion label) in the film.

Leesa Evans was responsible for the Costume Design of this over-the-top wedding dress from Paul Feig's movie and it was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on January 2014.

Sunaina wedding sari worn by Tina Desai

and Sonny Kapoor costume worn by Dev Patel

in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 

In the 2015 heartwarming comedy, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Dev Patel's 'Sonny Kapoor' finally married his love 'Sunaina' (played by Tina Desai) as he expanded his dreams of opening another living place in Indian for the elderly.

This sequel to the adaptation of Deborah Moggach's 2004 novel, These Foolish Things, was directed by John Madden and Louise Stjernsward was Costume Designer on the film.

Make sure you take a look at these Indian wedding costumes from The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that were on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema in February 2015.

Fatima wedding sari worn by Rakhee Thakrar

in TV's Four Weddings and a Funeral

In 2019 streaming service Hulu aired the mini-series adaptation of the 1994 British romantic comedy classic, Four Weddings and a Funeral.

In the television series one of the weddings was for Rakhee Thakrar's 'Fatima' and she wore this traditional red wedding sari.

Make sure you also take a look at Rebecca Rittenhouse's wedding dress from TV's Four Weddings and a Funeral on display at Disney's D23 Expo in August 2019.

Miss Piggy's Vivienne Westwood wedding dress

from Muppets Most Wanted

And finally for this collection of movie wardrobes, here's a fun wedding gown worn by the muppet 'Miss Piggy' in the 2014 movie, Muppets Most Wanted, when she finally tried to marry 'Kermit The Frog'.

Even though it's made for an infamous muppet, this wedding dress was designed by none other than iconic British fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, as was photographed on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre in March 2014.

Hopefully you've enjoyed a glimpse at all these wedding outfits, with all the cinemas, museums, conventions and exhibitions closed to the ongoing pandemic, what costume genre roundups would you like to see next - fairytales, science fiction, superheroes, supervillians or something else?

10 historical royal costumes from movies and television on display...

Today I thought I'd delve into the past and dig out all the historical Royal costumes from film and television that I've spied on my travels to exhibitions, museums and cinemas. Enjoy these ten costumes worn by kings, queens and princesses on the big and small screen.

Queen Elizabeth II ambassador's ball gown

worn by Claire Foy in The Crown

First up is this ball gown worn by Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix's British Royal Family drama, The Crown.

This look is from the sophomore season, which covered the mid-1950s though to the 1960s, which earned Costume Designer Jane Petrie an Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes.

Princess Margaret birthday portrait gown

worn by Vanessa Kirby in The Crown

That same 2017 season saw Vanessa Kirby star as Her Majesty's sister Princess Margaret and wear this butterfly-adorned dress for her birthday portrait (although she opted for a more risqué photo option courtesy of Tony Armstrong).

Both these TV costumes were photographed on display at Beverly Hills Paley Center for Media in July 2018.

Fans of the streaming service's lavish historical dramatisation can also enjoy all these other costumes from The Crown on display.

King George VI costume worn by Colin Firth

and Queen Elizabeth costume worn by Helena Bonham Carter

in The King's Speech

Back in 2010 Colin Firth starred as King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II's father who had a speech impediment when it came to public speaking. In the movie set in 1930s England, Helena Bonham Carter played his wife, Queen Elizabeth, who enlists an Australian speech and language therapist to help him.

Jenny Beavan was Oscar-nominated for her Costume Design on director Tom Hooper's film and these screen-worn costumes from The King's Speech were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in December 2010.

Queen Victoria costume worn by Judi Dench

in Victoria & Abdul

In 2017 Dame Judi Dench once again played Queen Victoria as she had previously in 1997's Mrs. Brown, but this time in director Stephen Frears biopic Victoria & Abdul.

Set in 1887 the film is based on a 2010 book by Shrabani Basu about the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria, the Empress of India, and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim (played by Ali Fazal).

Consolata Boyle was nominated for an Academy Award for Costume Design and this outfit was captured on display at ArcLight Hollywood in September 2017.

If you like this Scottish Highlands look, make sure you also check out more costumes from Victoria & Abdul on display.

Queen Anne riding outfit worn by Olivia Colman

in The Favourite

In the 2018 historical comedy-drama, The Favourite, Olivia Colman won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Britain's Queen Anne.

Set in early 18th century England, the film from Yorgos Lanthimos tells the tale of the rabbit-loving monarch with a mercurial temper and the women vying to be the Queen's companion by any means necessary.

Sandy Powell's Costume Designs were nominated for an Oscar and Queen Anne's riding outfit and other costumes from The Favourite were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in February 2019.

Queen Elizabeth I worn by Cate Blanchett

in Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Cate Blanchett played Elizabeth I in 1998's Elizabeth, then reprised the regal role for 2007 sequel, Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

Set in 1588 the Queen of England faces many crises late in her reign on the throne, including an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada and romantic disappointments.

Alexandra Byrne took home the Academy Award for Costume Design on director Sekhar Kapur's historical drama and this gown was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in April 2009.

Queen Elizabeth I worn by Margot Robbie

in Mary Queen of Scots

Another actress to later play the monarch was Margot Robbie in 2018's Mary Queen of Scots film, which is based on John Guy's biography, Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart.

Once again Alexandra Byrne was Oscar-nominated for Best Achievement in Costume Design on director Josie Rourke's biopic.

Mary Stuart costume worn by Saoirse Ronan

in Mary Queen of Scots

In the motion picture, Saoirse Ronan played the young Mary Stuart intent on reclaiming her throne from her cousin Queen Elizabeth I during the 16th century.

These screen-worn costumes were photographed exhibited at ArcLight Hollywood and L.A.'s FIDM Museum in November 2018 and February 2019, respectively.

Fans of the historical drama can check out more Oscar-nominated costumes from Mary Queen of Scots on display.

Elizabeth of York costume worn by Jodie Comer

in The White Princess

In the 2017 mini-series The White Princess, continuing the adaptation of Philippa Gregory's The Cousins' War historical novels, Jodie Comer played Elizabeth "Lizzie" of York who marries England's King Henry VII, first monarch of the House of Tudor.

Phoebe de Gaye was Costume Designer on this eight-episode limited series and these costumes from The White Princess were snapped on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum in August 2017.

Isabella of Angoulême costume worn by Léa Seydoux

in Robin Hood

And finally for this collection of noble garb, here's the lavish costume worn by Léa Seydoux as Isabella of Angoulême, the young Queen consort to England's King John from 1200 to 1216, in 2010's Robin Hood (directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe).

This elaborate costume was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in January 2014 and designed by Janty Yates. If you like it, be sure to also check out more movie costumes from 2010's Robin Hood.

I hope you've enjoyed this roundup of historical Royal costumes from my cinematic and televisual archives, maybe another time we'll take a look at some regal wardrobes from the worlds of fantasy and fairytales.

10 Presidential costumes from the big and small screen on display...

To get us all in the mood for tomorrow's inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America I thought I'd dig through my archives to see what movie and TV costumes I may have seen on my travels to cinemas, museums and exhibits over the years that have a presidential or political theme.

President Abraham Lincoln costume

worn by Daniel Day Lewis in Lincoln

First up is this costume worn by Daniel Day-Lewis as 16th U.S. President, Abraham Lincoln, in Steven Spielberg's 2012 historical biopic Lincoln.

Loosely based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2005 biography, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, the feature won Academy Awards for the actor and for Production Design, whilst Joanna Johnston was Oscar-nominated for Costume Design.

This costume, with Abe's iconic top hat, was photographed on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema in December 2012.

President John F. Kennedy costume

worn by Michael C. Hall in The Crown

The next U.S. President in focus is the country's 35th choice, John F. Kennedy, and a costume worn by Michael C. Hall in the sophomore season of Netflix's historical British Royal drama, The Crown.

Jane Petrie was Costume Designer on the show's second season and won the Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes.

This costume was exhibited alongside others at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills in July 2018.

Jackie Kennedy costume worn by Natalie Portman

in Jackie

Keeping to the same 1960s era, and here's the iconic pink outfit and pillbox hat worn by Natalie Portman as Jacqueline Kennedy in the 2016 biographical film, Jackie, set on the day of her husband's assassination.

Madeline Fontaine was Oscar-nominated for the film directed by Pablo Larraín and this Jackie Kennedy costume was photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in December 2016.

Jackie Kennedy costume worn by Deanna Cahill

in 11.22.63

Here's another take on the classic look worn by Deanna Cahill in Hulu's limited series, 11.22.63 (named for the date of JFK's assassination).

Roland Sanchez was Costume Designer on this television adaptation of Stephen King's time-traveling sci-fi thriller.

This Jackie Kennedy costume from 11.22.63 was photographed alongside more cast outfits at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in August 2016.

Jackie Kennedy gown worn by Jodi Balfour

in The Crown

Another actress who played Jacqueline Kennedy was Jodi Balfour in the second season episode of The Crown, Dear Mrs. Kennedy.

Emmy-winning Costume Designer Jane Petrie was responsible for this glamorous yellow silk skirt and black bodice and gloves worn in the episode.

Fans of the drama can also enjoy these other Emmy-winning costumes from The Crown, including another Jackie Kennedy gown, on display.

Pat Nixon costume worn by Patricia McCormack

and President Richard Nixon costume worn by Frank Langella

in Frost/Nixon

Next up are costumes from director Ron Howard's 2008 retelling of the post-Watergate interviews in 1977 between British talk show host, David Frost, and disgraced former President Richard Nixon.

In Frost/Nixon, Michael Sheen played David Frost and Frank Langella starred as Nixon, whilst Patty McCormack played his wife, Pat Nixon.

Daniel Orlandi was Costume Designer on this biopic and these Frost/Nixon outfits were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in February 2010.

President Ronald Reagan costume and wig worn by Johnny Carson

on The Tonight Show

Next up is another exhibit from the now closed NBC Universal Experience Museum in February 2010, the President Ronald Reagan costume and wig worn by late-night legend Johnny Carson as the host of The Tonight Show.

Lynne Cheney costume worn by Amy Adams

and Dick Cheney costume worn by Christian Bale

in Vice

Moving further ahead in time and these costumes were worn by Amy Adams and Christian Bale in the 2018 Dick Cheney movie, Vice.

Adam McKay's comedy-drama shone a spotlight on the most powerful Vice President in U.S. history under George W. Bush.

Susan Matheson was Costume Designer on this biopic and this duo of Vice film costumes were captured on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in December 2018.

President James Sawyer costume worn by Jamie Foxx

in White House Down

And now from historical presidential figures to a more fictional variety, with Jamie Foxx's suit and sneakers from 2013's siege action movie, White House Down.

In Roland Emmerich's movie he played 'U.S. President James Sawyer' being protected from invading terrorists by Channing Tatum's 'John Cale'.

Lisy Christi was Costume Designer on this film and these White House Down costumes were photographed on display within ArcLight Hollywood's lobby in June 2013.

President Selina Meyer costume worn by Julia Louis-Dreyfus

in Veep

And finally for this collection of themed wardrobes, this presidential look was worn by Julia Louis-Dreyfus as 'Selina Meyer' in the HBO political comedy, Veep.

This series ran for seven seasons from April 2012 to May 2019 and during that time not only was her character the Vice President, but she also served as Commander-in-Chief.

Kathleen Felix-Hager was Costume Designer on these looks and fans of the political satire can also enjoy these other screen-worn costumes from Veep on display.

Here's hoping tomorrow will be a safe, joyful and healing experience, and a fresh start to wipe away the hideous stain of the last four years. 

The Crown season two TV costumes on display...

With temperatures soaring in L.A. at the moment, I thought I'd cool off and pop along to the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills and check out the fabulous costume exhibit for the second season of Netflix's The Crown television series before the temporary exhibition for the historical drama came to an end.

Emmy-nominated original costumes
from The Crown season two

This year The Crown is nominated for thirteen Emmys including for Outstanding Period Costumes, and this time Jane Petrie is Costume Designer with Assistant Costume Designers Emily Newby and Basia Kuznar and Costume Supervisor Gaby Spanswick.

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First up is this delightful Ambassador's ball gown worn by Claire Foy as Her Majesty 'Queen Elizabeth II' in episode four of the sophomore season, 'Beryl'.

Queen Elizabeth II Ambassador's Ball Gown

worn by Claire Foy in The Crown season two

These other costumes are from the same episode worn by Vanessa Kirby as the Queen's party-loving sister 'Princess Margaret' and the Cavendish party suit worn by Matthew Goode as her lover, 'Anthony "Tony" Armstrong-Jones'.

Costumes worn by Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret

and Matthew Goode as Anthony Armstrong-Jones

in The Crown season two

Princess Margaret's Birthday Portrait fairytale gown is especially cool to see in person with the butterfly detailing.

Costumes worn by Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II

and Matt Smith as Prince Philip in The Crown season two

 

The next collection of outfits are from the Emmy-nominated eighth episode of the second season, 'Dear Mrs. Kennedy', when the 35th American President 'John F. Kennedy' (played by Michael C. Hall) and 'Jackie Kennedy' (Jodi Balfour) visit Buckingham Palace and Queen Elizabeth takes a trip to Ghana to quell an insurrection.

Meanwhile fans of Matt Smith as 'Prince Philip' can also check out all his Doctor Who costumes on display.

Costumes worn by Michael C. Hall as U.S. President JFK

and Jodi Balfour as Jacqueline Kennedy

in The Crown season two

For another pink Chanel suit worn by the American First Lady be sure to also take a look at Natalie Portman's Jackie movie costume.

Meanwhile fans of this show can also check out these Emmy-winning costumes from The Crown's first season.

Obviously this is the last we'll see of this particular cast in their royal attire as new actors take over the roles in the third season, but let's see in September whether The Crown can take home another accolade for Costume Design.

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