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In ancient Rome, brides wore a white tunic. At medieval weddings, the well-to-do wore gowns in rich hues. In the U.S. today, bridalwear sales total more than $2 billion annually. Over the years, the wedding dress has been a reflection of society and culture—as well as a symbol of love and commitment. "The Wedding Dress" (V&A Publishing) looks at 300 years of bridal fashion, drawing on the extensive collection at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Here are some images.

Sarah Jessica Parker wore a dress similar to this youthful Lanvin design in the 'Sex and the City' movie.

Hemlines have varied over time. They rose up to the knee in the 1920s. Midcalf lengths found a following in the '50s. Sarah Jessica Parker wore a dress similar to this youthful Lanvin design in the 'Sex and the City' movie. But even after centuries of changing attitudes and fashions, the traditional long gown is still the most popular, by far.

Silk has long been the dominant fabric for brides. After World War II, cotton makers promoted their fabric in wedding dresses, even staging fashion shows on TV. A 1953 cotton organdie dress, pictured here.

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In the Victorian era, newspapers began giving detailed accounts of high-profile weddings, and fashions were quickly copied. Here, a typical style from 1874.

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Dresses began to follow evening styles rather than daywear in the 1900s. In the Roaring Twenties, bridal wear, like evening styles, tended toward glamour. A 1922 sketch, above.

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