Wellington and Weddings

“Unveiled” is an exhibition at  Te Papa of wedding outfits and accessories from the 19th century through to the present day.  Most are on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum, and some exquisite garments are displayed.  Accompanying the exhibition is a film show of old newsreel films of society weddings, from Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, through to Kate and Wills’ wedding last year.  It was fascinating to see some of the dresses included in the exhibition shown on film as they were originally worn.  New Zealand outfits were on display also, including a pair of suits worn for a Civil Union.

I enjoyed walking along streets of shops in the central city, an experience no longer available in Christchurch.

For dinner we went to the Roxy Cinema in Miramar.

Roxy Cinema

 

This wonderful art deco building has been beautifully restored.  Support from Sir Peter Jackson means that many of the gilded decorations portray characters from his films.  I felt a pang of envy that Wellington has so many lovely old buildings, and wonder whether Christchurch’s art deco Avon Theatre (recently the Holy Grail) still stands.  We had a lovely meal in the opulent surroundings, then headed home.

Restaurant at the Roxy Cinema

 

“There’s lots to see in Wellingtown
whereas at home, so much came down.”

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