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Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear
Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear

Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear

Date2/10/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bridal couturier: Jack Ritche has been designing wedding gowns for Metro brides since the '50s and says he's noticed a decrease in demand for traditional bridal wear.
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Jack Ritche: A highlight of Women On The Go fourday show is bridal look designed by Metro couturier
Jack Ritche: A highlight of Women On The Go fourday show is bridal look designed by Metro couturier
10/9/1981
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
Soft color for gowns leads list of trends in 1989 bridal wear along with short sleeves, full skirts, and lavish detailing on bodices
1/10/1989
Ruffled organza: Right, wedding gown with lace gauntlets, $299, veil, $60 at Elizabeth Stuart Discount Bridal
Ruffled organza: Right, wedding gown with lace gauntlets, $299, veil, $60 at Elizabeth Stuart Discount Bridal
2/15/1988
Bridal ride in a pushcart-built-for-four, It wasn't the most elegant vehicle a bride has everridden in on her way to her wedding reception, but for ne(...)
Bridal ride in a pushcart-built-for-four, It wasn't the most elegant vehicle a bride has everridden in on her way to her wedding reception, but for ne(...)
2/9/1970
Mackie and company. American couturier Bob Mackie, with models wearing his glamorous gowns, was in town last week to promote his new fragrance and meet fans at The Bay on Queen
Mackie and company. American couturier Bob Mackie, with models wearing his glamorous gowns, was in town last week to promote his new fragrance and meet fans at The Bay on Queen
9/13/1991
Right, ivory satin gown, $360, hat, $100, Eaton's Bridal Salon, Eaton Centre
Right, ivory satin gown, $360, hat, $100, Eaton's Bridal Salon, Eaton Centre
2/23/1987
Left, custom-made bridal gown of duchesse satin, French ribbon lace with pearl, sequin and arystal beading, and crystal tulle overskirt by Guzzo Desig(...)
Left, custom-made bridal gown of duchesse satin, French ribbon lace with pearl, sequin and arystal beading, and crystal tulle overskirt by Guzzo Desig(...)
2/19/1988
Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown
Cotton at Byblos: Right, designers Keith Varty and Alan Cleaver wrapped up their Santa Fe inspired spring collection with finely pleated cotton bridal gown
1/18/1990
Bridal options: Above, drop-waist dress with rosette trim, $625 at Alan Cherry, is perfect for the more mature or second time bride
Bridal options: Above, drop-waist dress with rosette trim, $625 at Alan Cherry, is perfect for the more mature or second time bride
1/16/1989
Crutches decorated for her wedding day, bride Eva Risling and her groom, Russell McNeil, admire the bridal cake after their wedding yesterday. Russell(...)
Crutches decorated for her wedding day, bride Eva Risling and her groom, Russell McNeil, admire the bridal cake after their wedding yesterday. Russell(...)
2/4/1972
Second-time: Women marrying for the second time are wearing traditional white gowns or ankle-length cocktail style dresses
Second-time: Women marrying for the second time are wearing traditional white gowns or ankle-length cocktail style dresses
2/14/1980
Beaming bride: Tanyo Gallelo's wedding attire gets a final adjustment by couturier Susan Dicks who designed the dress to allow for Gallelo's physical challenges
Beaming bride: Tanyo Gallelo's wedding attire gets a final adjustment by couturier Susan Dicks who designed the dress to allow for Gallelo's physical challenges
1/28/1993