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Wedding dress

Bodice detail of 1760s gown made from very fine silk (lustring). The small flower pattern in off-white woven into the pale vanilla cream background suggests a date of around 1755 for the fabric, though the gown was made possibly a decade later. Alabama Wedding dress

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Marriot hotel

Experience a stunning AAA Four Diamond beach resort in Point Clear, Alabama, the exquisite Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa, one of the most stunning hotels the Gulf Coast has to offer. A dramatic departure from standard Gulf Coast hotels, this grand resort boasts two challenging golf courses as part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a luxurious 20,000-square-foot European-style spa, 10 tennis courts, a fabulous array of exceptional dining options, and a sizeable marina for sailboats, yachts and fishing boats. The delightful beaches and extraordinary pool complex are distinct among Alabama resorts, offering plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Overlooking scenic Mobile Bay, we are a proud member of Historic Hotels of America and boast 37,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space. Outstanding among hotels on the Gulf Coast, we have been recognized by Conde Nast Magazine as one of the “Top 125 Golf Resorts” and “Top 500 Hotels in the World” by Travel & Leisure.