Its a nice day for a white wedding!
This week I would like to tell you about the white wedding dress. Prior to the Victorian era, a bride was married in her best dress, in any color except black or red. For centuries brides have dressed to reflect their social status; brides were not only reflecting themselves, but also their families and sometimes their country.
The white wedding dress became the fashion following the marriage of Queen Victoria, who wore an all-white gown.
Although this is the tradition in western culture, brides in other countries sometimes wear red, or some other type of traditional garment.
The wedding veil was worn for modesty since the 16th century, but veils had been used in the West for weddings long before this. Roman brides wore a veil to protect themselves from evil on their wedding day.
What is a dress and a veil with out a bouquet? Wedding flowers symbolize fertility and everlasting love. In the past brides carried nosegays with garlic, herbs, and grains to keep away evil spirits. Carrying ivy means faithfulness, Lilies of the Valley mean purity, and, of course, roses mean true love.
Dress by Vera Wang.
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