Flowing dress

Have you ever wondered what the bridal wear of ancient times was like? Did wedding gowns come formal, informal, or both? How far back have bridal attires created specifically for nuptials been in existence, and are some of today’s styles throwbacks?

US-based Lady Victoria Hervey, 45, daughter of the 6th Marquess of Bristol, is no stranger to risqué dressing - and often leaves little to the imagination at star-studded red carpet events.