Vincent Minnelli was brought to MGM by Arthur Freed in 1940. Coming from the design arena of the New York theatre, his creativity became an asset to the Freed unit. His first assignments were to assist director Busby Berkeley with the musical numbers for the Mickey and Judy films. He graduated to director in three years and was at the helm of the classic MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Garland and Minnelli formed a creative bond that turned to romance. Minnelli would direct her next films, ZIEGFELD FOLLIES and the non-musical THE CLOCK. After many months, they married in June 1945. The famous MGM costume designer Irene had made the costumes for Judy's recent films and she was requested to design and make this dress for the simple wedding which took place in the garden of Judy's mothers' home.

This costume is an exact reproduction of that wedding dress, made for the ABC Television production LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND: ME AND MY SHADOWS.

It is a light gray silk calf length dress decorated with self belt at waist decorated with faux pearls, crystal beads and bugle beads. Dress is tufted at the shoulders and features shoulder pads. The skirt of the dress is pleated. There is an invisible zipper up the back. It features the label "PAD A, John David Ridge, Ms. Judy Davis, Made in USA."

Dress comes with a pair of silver leather sling back shoes decorated with silver studs at the toes. The heel is 3 ½", size 9, by Peter Fox, made in Italy.

Condition: Entire costume is in excellent condition.

Worn by Judy Davis as Judy Garland

Winner of Costume Designer Guild Award for Dona Granata

This item is from the personal collection of Lorna Luft, Judy's daughter. This lot also comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Lorna Luft and Darren Julien, President of Julien Entertainment.