HERE COMES THE BRIDE

June 1 to  August 31, 2025 

Experience our exquisite collection of wedding dresses.  Through a remarkable array of bridal gowns, discover the evolution of wedding fashion from the elaborately adorned, circa 1900, to the elegantly understated, circa 1960s.  

 

See how the royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840, and the glamorous marriage of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, captured the imaginations of American brides and influenced their choices in wedding attire.  

 

Join us this summer to celebrate the artistry and sentiment behind these cherished garments, many donated to the museum by Walla Walla families, which have marked life’s most memorable moments.  

 

This event will be supplemented by a special exhibit of World War II memorabilia from August 14 to August 31, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the war's conclusion.