The wedding dress is what attracts the greatest attention on the wedding day and also becomes the main character of this day. When we think of a Spanish wedding and a Spanish wedding dress, we have in mind an elegant white dress with a veil, but …
There are plenty of dresses other than the traditional white!
That’s why today we show you this selection of the most original wedding dresses according to each country. The reason is that in many countries wedding dresses are different from what we usually imagine.
Don’t miss our selection and get inspired to wear a unique and memorable wedding dress!
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Gold is the key element in Ghana
The secret of Ghanaian bridal wear is gold. Dresses are often made from the traditional kente, a hand-woven fabric made from strips of silk and cotton, creating bold patterns.
As a general rule, Ghanaian brides wear yellow and gold tones, a headdress made of fabric or beads, and a hand-woven headscarf made of the same fabric as the dress and lots of yellow colors. Shine and more shine!
Japan and its traditional kimono
In many cases, wedding dresses are very similar to the typical dress of each country, but adapted to a marriage, as in Japan.
Japanese brides wear a beautiful white kimono and complement it with a giant headpiece, which symbolises the concealment of horns and jealousy.
Moroccan bride and a lot of decorations
It is common for the Moroccan bride to make several changes of dress during her wedding. Each dress represents something different.
At the beginning of the wedding, a Moroccan bride wears a beautiful and elaborate white kaftan called a takchita. The kaftan is adorned with luxurious fabrics and gold embroidered designs and consists of several pieces including a base kaftan, a gold belt, an open jacket, and a headdress.
Her hands and feet are also decorated with henna patterns a few days before the wedding. According to their traditions, it brings luck.
India and vibrant red
In India, brides wear a sari as a wedding dress, elaborately and flamboyantly decorated, always in red as it symbolises prosperity.
Another tradition that Indian brides have in common with Moroccan brides is to decorate their hands with henna. The day before, all the women of the bride’s family and her friends go to her house to paint and decorate their hands.
South African brides wear animal prints
In South African weddings brides wear a short skirt, usually decorated with rhinestones, colourful fabrics, pleated boards, and animal prints.
The traditional South African wedding dress is called isidwaba. They also wear a vast array of colourful beads that have significance to their social and family status.
In China, instead of choosing one dress, they choose… up to three!
In China, brides follow a ritual while choosing their wedding dress, they choose up to three! The first, in white, symbolises purity and is usually used at the moment of the exchange of vows. The second is red and symbolises good luck and should be worn during the traditional tea ceremony. The final one is a more sensual, fine and elegant one, which is used for the wedding celebration.
A curious detail is that the red dress is often embroidered with the phoenix and the dragon. These ancient symbols represent the balance between male and female power.
A lot of color on wedding day in Nigeria
Nigerian brides wear a traditional dress with a kaftan made of brightly coloured fabrics and a large turban on the head. The traditional dress is called aso oke.
Nowadays brides in Nigeria choose dresses that follow the same structure, but with a style more similar to a ball gown – a mix of modernity and tradition!
Total Nigerian bridal look usually consists of five pieces: the blouse, the skirt, the shawl, the scarf, and the veil.
Red ribbon on the waist of Turkish brides
Turkish wedding dresses are beautiful, in white colour, but with a lot of rhinestones, ornate styles, pomposity, and eccentricity, with a lot of elegance.
The symbolism is the red waist which is tied around the waist, usually by the bride’s brother or uncle. The waist represents innocence, luck, and happiness.
Сombinations that chose Lima’s brides is quite awesome
If red and black are your thing, you will love Peruvian brides. In Lima, the Peruvian capital, brides traditionally dress in shades of red and black, always with volumes, skirts, cotton, and lots of decoration.
These brides are so different and daring!
In Ethiopia, you must wear a jacket
The Ethiopian bride usually wears a dress called “habesha kemis”. It is an ankle-length dress made of handmade cotton fabric, with gold interwoven details and lots of colour.
Whether the bride wears a traditional wedding dress or a modern white wedding dress, the ‘kaba’ jacket is the must-have item of the marriage ceremony for both, bride and groom.
The jacket is adorned with gold or silver embroidery and can be short or as long as a wedding dress.
Scottish brides wear tartan
Scottish brides and grooms often wear a tartan kilt. And after the ceremony, the bride wears a tartan shawl that matches the groom’s kilt to symbolise her clan affiliation.
Cheers to tartan looks!
Sri Lanka’s special wedding dresses
In Sri Lanka, the bride’s attire combines Eastern and Western traditions. Although this nation is somewhat superstitious, that is why the ornaments on the Sri Lankan wedding dress must be an odd number, as it is believed that odd numbers of stones bring good luck.
In Sri Lanka, brides wear a luxurious silk sari and a veil in European style.
Jordanian brides marry in gold, silver, and green
Western fashion has reached the brides of Jordan, where today brides wear white dresses and gold or silver jewellery. The difference is a green colour. The heads of the newlyweds are often covered with silky green cloth that symbolises growth, harmony, and trust.
Now you are full of ideas and inspiration? So, we just need to get started with the dress of your dream! Welcome to Perfect Venue and tell us more details about your favorite style.
And remember, whatever you wear, the important thing is to feel comfortable, to be yourself, and to enjoy living the life of your dream.
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