June 22, 2012 through February 14, 2013

Drawn exclusively from the WRHS extensive Costume and Textile Collection, Tying the Knot highlights wedding dresses worn by Cleveland brides over 150 years.  Elaborate confections from the 1800s, such as the 1879 dress designed for Euclid Avenue socialite, Alice Wade Everett, by famed designer Charles Frederick Worth, will be featured along with stylish examples from the 20^th century.  Also included in the exhibit are examples from the wardrobe, or trousseau, of dresses and lingerie that brides traditionally brought to their marriages.  Wedding photographs, invitations, gifts and a display of wedding vests worn by grooms-essential but often overshadowed members of the wedding party-will complete the exhibit.  

Modern-day gowns are presented in the Bingham-Hanna Drawing Room adjacent the Costume Wing courtesy of Catan Bridal Fashions.

Make it a getaway by staying at The Glidden House!  We invite you to visit the Glidden House Hotel and discover its stunning beauty and legendary charm. An impressive mansion built in 1910; The Glidden House is a full- service boutique hotel conveniently located in the heart of Cleveland’s cultural district, University Circle. 

Overnight Package includes: 

• Two tickets to Tying the Knot:  Cleveland Wedding Fashions, 1830-1980 includes access to all the other exhibits (including guided tours of the 1911 Hay-McKinney House) at the WRHS History Center.

• Two tickets to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens
  
• Overnight accommodations for two including complimentary breakfast buffet and on-site parking 
  

$153.00 plus tax. 

Upgrade to a suite for an additional $80.00 plus tax.