From Vanity Fair · Maddalena Gomez · · 1m 10s
Dolly Parton's Lost Wedding Dress Resurfaced
Dolly Parton’s 1966 wedding dress, hidden in a trunk for nearly 60 years, was found among her husband’s belongings.
In brief
Dolly Parton’s 1966 wedding dress, hidden in a trunk for nearly 60 years, was found among her husband’s belongings. Dolly Parton’s simple 1966 wedding dress was discovered in her husband Carl Dean’s trunk after 60 years, now displayed at her Nashville museum. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
The Dress Resurfaced
Dolly Parton’s wedding dress was found in her husband Carl Dean’s military trunk after nearly 60 years.
The Dress’s Simple Design
The dress is white, short, A-line, with thin straps and a skirt falling just below the knee.
Why It Was Simple
Parton’s manager advised postponing the wedding to avoid interfering with her music career.
The Small Wedding
Parton married Carl Dean in a small Baptist church in Ringgold, Georgia with few attendees.
Other Wedding Mementos
The trunk also contained the veil, Bible, pastor letter, and private photographs of the couple.
The Dress’s Recognition
Dolly Parton immediately recognized the dress after nearly 60 years and confirmed it was her 1966 wedding dress.
Current Display
The dress is now on display at Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville.
In short
Dolly Parton’s simple 1966 wedding dress was discovered in her husband Carl Dean’s trunk after 60 years, now displayed at her Nashville museum.
