Thursday 28 July 2016

Traditional wedding outfits

How Traditional Wedding Outfits Look Around The World 

 In western cultures, brides traditionally wear a white dress on their wedding day. Look beyond the west however and you'll find a wide variety of wedding attire according to different countries and cultures. Some brides adorn themselves in colorful garments, others paint their hands and faces in accordance with local traditions, and some hide their faces completely behind layers of jewelry or veils.
Not everybody upholds these traditions of course, and many people wear what they want for their Big Day, but this list compiled by Bored Panda provides an interesting insight into the different ways that different people can celebrate the same occasion. Who knows, maybe you'll find some inspiration!
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#1 Indian Wedding

In Indian culture, pink or red wedding dresses are often the garment of choice for brides. Married woman in the north of the country can often be identified by a red dot in the middle of their forehead.
Indian Wedding


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Kristi Zoebelein 10 hours ago
That "red dot" is called a bindi.

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#2 Nigerian Bride

Nigeria is a big country with around 250 ethnic groups and over 500 languages. Wedding ceremonies therefore change according to region, religion and ethnic background. However, Nigerian brides often wear brightly colored wedding clothes. They also often wear a Nigerian head tie called a Gele.
Nigerian Bride


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Ava Leora 14 hours ago
Beautiful

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#3 Traditional Wedding In Ghana

Traditional weddings in Ghana are often very colorful, and each family has its own cloth pattern that features on the bride and groom's wedding outfits.
Traditional Wedding In Ghana


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Ava Leora 14 hours ago
So colourful! What a beautiful couple!

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#4 Mongolian Bride

In a traditional Mongolian wedding ceremony, the bride and the groom each wear what's known as a Deel. A Deel is a form of patterned clothing that's been worn for centuries by Mongols and other nomadic tribes in Central Asia.
Mongolian Bride


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Yvonne Bernal 13 hours ago
Interesting indeed.
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#5 Japanese Wedding

For a traditional Japanese wedding, the bride often wears a pure white kimono for the formal ceremony, which symbolizes purity and maidenhood. After the ceremony the bride may then change into a red kimono to symbolize good luck.
Japanese Wedding


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Christine Musal 11 hours ago
Stunning kimono

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#6 Kazakhstani Bride

In a traditional Kazakh wedding, brides typically wear a headdress known as a "Saukele" as well as a facial veil. The Saukele is usually prepared long before the girls reach the age of marriage.
Kazakhstani Bride


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António Lima 12 hours ago
Looks like a princess

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#7 Scottish Wedding

Men in Scotland traditionally wear the kilt of his clan for his wedding. After the ceremony, the bride wears a shawl emblazoned with her new husband's clan colors to signify her transition into his family.
Scottish Wedding


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Natalia Armoza 10 hours ago
This is in upstate New York.
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#8 Hutsuls Wedding In Ukrainian Carpathians

The Hutsuls are an ethno-cultural group of Ukrainians who have lived for centuries in the Carpathian mountains. The traditional wedding clothes are very colorful and the weddings themselves are very lively and full of dancing, games and jokes.
Hutsuls Wedding In Ukrainian Carpathians


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Cookie 9 hours ago
The man's hat is fascinating.

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#9 Bride In Gora Region Between Kosovo And Macedonia

The Gorani people are Muslims by faith, but their traditions and customs contain various pagan elements. The bride is carried on a white horse covered with a scarf and a specially decorated umbrella during wedding festivities, and she accompanies her family to the neighbour's house of her husband-to-be.
Bride In Gora Region Between Kosovo And Macedonia


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Yvonne Bernal 13 hours ago
She looks just like a carefully crafted porcelain doll. How stunning.

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#10 Romanian Bride From Oas Region

Weddings in Oas are an important event in the north-west part of Transylvania. The wedding is organized by the parents as well as the bride-and-groom-to-be and various different rituals are involved including the preparation of the dowry and the costumes, choosing the godparents, and preparing the wedding flag.
Romanian Bride From Oas Region


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MD 10 hours ago
I like the skirt / boot combo

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#11 Chinese Wedding

In China the colour red is considered to symbolize good luck. The colour is also believed to keep away evil spirits. It's therefore no surprise that traditional Chinese wedding outfits almost always feature the colour red.
Chinese Wedding


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Jasmine Kendall 10 hours ago
Love the colors
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#12 Yakan Bride

The Yakan are an ethno-linguistic group that mostly inhabit the island of Basilan in the Philippines. Traditional weddings usually consist of two ceremonies, an Islamic one and an older, pre-Islamic ritual. The weddings are arranged by the parents and both the bride and groom wear face paint for the ceremony.
Yakan Bride


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Akaash Ghosh 6 hours ago
Stunning and so elegant
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#13 Matyo Bride From Hungary

In traditional Hungarian weddings, a brides attire usually includes an embroidered dress with floral patterns and three bright colors. She often wears many underskirts as well as an elaborate head-dress with wheat woven into it.
Matyo Bride From Hungary


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Jamie Mohler 10 hours ago
Love the other womens outfits too

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#14 Traditional Wedding Costumes And Bridal Crown From Norway

In Norway, the traditional wedding costume is called a Bunad. It can also be worn for other occasions such as christening parties.
Traditional Wedding Costumes And Bridal Crown From Norway


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Hans 13 hours ago
They look pretty happy :)

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#15 Traditional Peruvian Bride In Sacred Valley Near Cuzco, Peru

Traditional Andean wedding outfits are often bright and include woven cloaks and hats adorned with tassels and reflective material. A special skirt and poncho is made for the bride and groom's wedding day.
Traditional Peruvian Bride In Sacred Valley Near Cuzco, Peru







   

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