The Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre/Ionad Ealaíon agus Cultúir Ghleann na Ró is continuing its search for Limavady brides past and present for help them with an upcoming heritage exhibition called Wedding Belles.
The exhibition, due to take place between March and April 2012, will feature a selection of wedding dresses and accessories belonging to local residents, and the Centre has been busily collecting items for display over the last number of months. Items collected so far include a range of dresses from across the decades (both handmade and designer) as well as smaller items such as photographs, invitations, veils, acceptance cards and telegrams.
Victoria Newberry, Museum/Heritage Officer said, “We’ve had a fantastic response so far, particularly from brides who got married in the 1970s, 1990s as well as the last 10 years. We are still looking for more dresses and accessories, particularly those dating from the 80s, 60s, 50s, 40s and even earlier if possible. If people have any items that they think would be of interest, either belonging to themselves or their mothers, grandmothers or other relatives, I urge them to get in touch.”
As well as having their wedding dresses featured in the exhibition, participants will have the opportunity to upload photos and memories of their big day onto the Northern Ireland Community Archive website (www.niarchive.org). This will provide a lasting reminder of the history of weddings in the local area once the exhibition ends.
For further information please contact: Victoria Newberry, Museum/Heritage Officer Tel: 028 7776 0650 Email: victoria.newberry@rvacc.co.uk. All items selected for display will be returned to owners once the exhibition ends.
Pictured above is Doreen Cassidy married in 1977 who is taking part in the exhibition.
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