But do you know what the traditional wedding dresses in some countries look like?
I will show you some and you may be interested in these kinds of wedding dresses.
The color red is considered good luck, a strong color that can keep away evil spirits. The traditional Chinese wedding dress in northern China usually is one-piece frock named Qi Pao, embroidered with elaborate gold and silver designs. Brides from southern China usually wear two-piece dress named Qun Gua, Kwa or Cheongsam, also elaborately adorned with golden phoenix and dragon.
In the old days, a piece of red veil is part of the bride's costume to cover her face during the wedding ceremony. Newlyweds would see each other's face for the first time on their wedding night.
Korea:
In the old days, a piece of red veil is part of the bride's costume to cover her face during the wedding ceremony. Newlyweds would see each other's face for the first time on their wedding night.
The colorful traditional Korean costume is called hanbok.The women’s outfit consists of a shirt (jeogori) and a wrap-around skirt (chima). Men wear jeogori with a pair loose pant (baji). These dresses, which comes in cheery, vibrant colors are from Hansam Hanbok.
The Korean bride who chose to wear a traditional costume on her wedding may also wear an ornamental headgear and either the wonsam (ceremonial silk top coat) or hwarot (silk embroidered robe, usually in red) over her hanbok during the wedding ceremony.
Japan:The Korean bride who chose to wear a traditional costume on her wedding may also wear an ornamental headgear and either the wonsam (ceremonial silk top coat) or hwarot (silk embroidered robe, usually in red) over her hanbok during the wedding ceremony.
In Japan, a bride will dress in a traditional white Japanese wedding kimono called a shiro-maku. This white kimono is worn for the wedding ceremony and another, more colorful kimono is worn over the shiro-maku for the reception. Brides also wear a white wedding hood to signify serenity and patience. Japanese brides carry a small purse (hakoseko), a sheathed dagger (kaiken) and a traditional Japanese fan in the obi belt.
In India, the traditional dress worn by the bride is a sari, often in the color red to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy families embroider the bridal gown with gold thread and stitch precious stones into the sari. Some brides in India wear a long red skirt called a lengha with extravagant embroidery paired with a short blouse (also embroidered). Traditionally Indian brides wear a veil that matches their gown.
A Vietnamese bride will wear a red (or bright pink) and yellow ao dai (long dress), embroidered with bright yellow patterns that symbolize happiness and prosperity. An outer robe is often worn to create a formal look. The collar, cuff or back are trimmed with the couples’ names or lovely images. Brides wear a matching headpiece that is often made of woven dried leaves. Vietnamese brides often change their dress up to four times during the wedding festivities.
What do you think about these wedding dresses?
Have you find some kind you like?
Welcome to share your own wedding dress,ceremony and other things you like~
May be you can try these kinds of dresses and give yourself a special wedding.
By Candice from www.edwhole.com
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