Wedding gowns from the 1800s to now

In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, wedding dresses made in the 1970's are displayed at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, wedding dresses from 1912, left, and 1934 sit on display during the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, wedding dresses made in 1985, right, and 1994, in pink, are displayed at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, wedding dresses designed in 2011 by Zigwai Remy Ddukomaiya, right, and in 1994 by Victor Costa are dispalyed at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas,. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, * Wedding dresses made in from left, 1982, 1894, 1905 are displayed display during the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, a wedding dress from a 1993 wedding is displayed with a dress made in 1878 at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, a wedding dress made in 1878 is displayed display at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, wedding dress made in 1800's to the 1930's are displayed at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, a wedding dress made in 1844 is displayed at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this photo taken on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, curator Myra Walker, left, discuses a 1993 wedding dress designed by Victor Costa that is displayed at the "American Brides: Inspiration and Ingenuity," exhibition in Denton, Texas. Wedding dresses from the 19th century to now are featured in a new exhibit showcasing the evolving styles of American brides with more than 40 wedding gowns worn over a span from 1844 to last year. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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