Kids & Family
Photo: Century of Brides Seeks Models
Small-sized models are needed for an event April 22 at Chapel on the Green.
The provided the following news release and photograph.
There will be more than 60 wedding dresses as part the vintage fashion show or on display at the Century of Brides event at the Chapel on the Green on Sunday, April 22. The dresses represent the changing bridal fashions from the late 1800s to the present and many are a small size. The committee is looking for young ladies that are a small size that might be able to fit in some of the older dresses.There will also be many interesting photos and other wedding memorabilia which will be display.
There is a need for dress forms for the displays. If you have one the committee can borrow, please call Susan Kritzberg at 630-553-7773.
The early purchase of tickets is a must to ensure entry to this event. There is limited seating, and only advance tickets will be sold. Tickets are available at , 101 E. Center St., Yorkville, call for hours:
630-553-5333; or call Phyllis Benson at 815-786-7006 or 630-346-7329. She will mail tickets after she receives a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Tickets are $15 each, for any age, and besides the fashion show in the Chapel, includes a light bridal type tea.
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About the photograph
Carole Ament Guenzler, Yorkville, left, and Renee Ament Wilson of Stewartville, MN, with the dress worm by their Mother Loa Hummel, at her wedding to Vernon Ament on June 28, 1941 at the Oswego Prairie Church.
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The floor length gown of netting over satin was handmade by the bride and the fitted bodice features a square yoke of lace trim, and lace trim at the waist. The bride's elbow length veil fell from a beaded headpiece which was accented with rhinestones.
The dress was donated by Wilson and Guenzler and will become part of the permanent collection at the Chapel on the Green Historical Soceity.