FROM YES TO "I DO!" - HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY WEDDING DRESSES ARE WHITE?

by Jane Summers

Beautiful bride in minimalist designer white wedding gown reminiscient of the style worn by and made popular by Carolyn Bisette Kennedy

White can be symbolic of new beginnings, purity, and the start of a new life together in many cultures. It's also associated with traditional wedding ceremonies in Christianity. The tradition of wearing white wedding gowns has both historical and cultural roots. Queen Victoria is often credited with popularizing the white wedding dress in the 19th century when she married Prince Albert in a white gown. Select this lovely little link to read an in-depth article featured in Brides that highlights the history of Queen Victoria’s choice to wear a white wedding dress.

bride in strapless white tulle princess tea length wedding rehearsal and reception dress with lipstick and groom

While white remains a popular choice, contemporary brides often opt for a variety of colors and styles, breaking away from the traditional norm. While a white gown might automatically make one think of a wedding dress or bridal down, in many cultures brides wear other colors. For instance in China and India, red is a popular choice.  

Like many other fashion categories, bridal gowns and wedding dresses are influenced not only by the red carpet but also by runway shows, movies and celebrity weddings à la the stunning Carolina Herrera gown that Kristen Stewart wore in Twilight was so well received that it eventually became a part of the Carolina Herrera Bridal Collection.

beautiful bride wearing strapless champagne sequin first dance wedding reception dress and elegant after party dress

In recent years, Champagne and Blush wedding gowns have become very popular. Additionally during the Covid 19 era, many brides opted for short white gowns and dresses.

elegant bride wearing blush pink strapless bridal gown and wedding reception dress



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