All are encouraged to dress in 1860-1880s period costumes, but it is not a requirement. Costume rentals are available at Rank’s Mercantile at 843-5454. A light repast will be served.

Fashions and clothing styles came from Europe, where the weather and conditions were very different from those of outback Australia. Oxley Downs is constructed just like a sheep station of 1861.

Of her 143 gowns, she will bring about 30 wedding dresses from different eras to highlight. Her oldest gown in her collection dates to the 1860s.

Paula got the dress back when she knew she had an appropriate facility. "This is the first time the bustle dress will have been displayed," she says. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.