In this area you can look up past and present wedding traditions, customs and folklore from around the world. Search by keyword, alphabetically or just check out the result that comes up randomly when this page is reloaded.
Wedding Dress - The first known white wedding dress was worn in 1499 by Anne of Brittany, for her marriage to Louis XII of France. Until that time, women simply wore their best dress, often yellow or red in color. In biblical times, most dresses were blue because blue symbolized purity. But in China and Japan the brides have traditionally always worn white. White is the color of mourning, which is thought to be appropriate as the bride is leaving her family of birth to join that of her husband's thereby undergoing a symbolic death.
Since early Roman times, white symbolized a joyful celebration. In the twentieth century white stood for purity. Today it is a symbol of happiness.
Related:
Site Note: All information shared via Romance 101 is completely 100% confidential and never will be sold or given away. This site is kept fully funded by all the advertising you see on this site. It is the advertising you see that keeps Romance 101 free for your enjoyment.
