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Here's how wedding dresses have changed over 200 years - and why

Melia Robinson   

Here's how wedding dresses have changed over 200 years - and why
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Meghan Markle, who's engaged to Prince Harry, will have two wedding dresses at her May 19 wedding.

A wedding dress is one of the most memorable garments a woman will ever wear. Above the invitations, the flowers, the cake, the gown stands out as a symbol of the bride's personality.

American actress Meghan Markle, who's engaged to Prince Harry, is rumored to have not one but two custom wedding dresses for her May 19 nuptials. The duchess-to-be is expected to wear something traditional for the wedding and a more glamorous number for the evening reception.

Over the years, American brides have worn every shape, fit, and color gown. These stunning vintage photos show how the Western wedding dress has evolved over the last 200 years.

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