FAQs

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Where can I find Victorian or Victorian inspired clothing?

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For your convenience, we have created a Pinterest board with sections for both Ladies and Gentlemen. Peruse this board for ideas for appropriate attire. Many wonderful patterns can be found to create your own Victorian clothing, for those who are so inclined. For those who are unable to sew, we have also gathered a few sites that sell and rent period attire. Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/erica0anne/victorian-wedding/ Victorian Sewing Patterns: www.trulyvictorian.net www.lafnmoon.com www.historicalsewing.com/resources/patterns Ready-made Victorian Clothing and Seamstresses: www.historicalemporium.com www.recollections.biz www.victorianchoice.com www.shop.originals-by-kay.com www.bustledress.com www.gettysburgemporium.com www.civilwarlady.net www.american-duchess.com www.1860garmentsbyglenda.com www.etsy.me/2AwLbiS www.waistedefforts.com Victorian Inspired Clothing & Rentals: www.victoriantradingco.com www.nataya.com www.sophiascostumes.com/costume-rental-victorian-edwardian

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Victorian Clothing Continued:

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www.premierclothing.com www.riverjunction.com www.costumehiredirect.co.uk

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I would love to celebrate with you but I don't think I can make it to Ireland.

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We totally understand! Traveling to another country can be expensive and sometimes you just can't take the time off of work or school. That's why we'll be hosting an informal get together when we return to the United States! We'll be sharing stories, pictures, and videos of our special day with our family and friends who couldn't make it. Formal invitations will be sent out but make sure you save March 16, 2019!

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Is "Steampunk" the same as Victorian?

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To put it simply, no. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Steampunk sewing patterns and costumes borrow aspects of 19th-century fashion and meld them together with modern aesthetics, fantasy, and science fiction (with a dash of gears lol). Our wedding is a love note to and an attempt to recreate the fashions and romance of the actual Victorian Era, focusing on the 1840s through 1900.

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I am unable to come to Ireland but I would still like to see Erica-Anne and Steven get married.

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We're working on having a livestream from the church for our friends and family back home who would like to witness our wedding but can't make it to Ireland. Stay tuned for more details on that!