Why Do Brides Wear White On Their Wedding Day?
White is the color par excellence in wedding dresses for the wedding day. When we see a wedding dress of another color it seems strange to us. However, do you know why brides dress in white on their wedding day? Today we will explain this and other wedding traditions to you.
Why do brides dress in white on their wedding day?
Origin
While we may believe that brides have been wearing white for their wedding for many years, this is not true. It was only in the twentieth century that the color white for wedding dresses became fashionable, and then became a tradition.
Colors in the Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, brides used dresses of different colors on their wedding day. Just think that in 1660 Maria Theresa of Spain, on the day of her wedding with Louis XIV of France, wore a black dress.
It is from the 19th century that brides begin to dress in white
It wasn’t until the 19th century that brides started wearing white. This color consolidated in 1840 with Queen Victoria of England’s wedding dress. It was one of the most spectacular and flamboyant weddings in the history of England and much discussed in various other countries, as photographs and the media began to spread around this time.
Since then and after seeing a queen’s dress, all women wanted to live the same fairy tale, which is why the color white started to be in fashion. It is also certain that until the nineteenth century the color white was used by the upper social classes, from this moment it consolidated as the official color for wedding dresses and began to reach all social classes of all countries.
Meaning of white
The meaning of white, despite the passage of time, has not changed. When brides dress in white they want to express purity, innocence and candor. Even if, as we said before, the white color has not changed, different shades of white have arisen that were not used before. Pure white or ivory are the most used variants today. In this way the range of possibilities opens up again when the time comes to choose the dress for such a special day as that of the wedding.
Other traditions for the wedding day
In addition to the color of the dress, there are other traditions that continue to be alive for the wedding day over the years. Now we will tell you about the most famous.
Something new
Having something new represents change and what new you are about to experience at the time of taking the plunge. This is the easiest item to have as many of the things the bride wears on this day are new. Without going too far, the wedding dress, if new, is fine for this tradition.
Something old
As having something new represents the future, having something old represents the past. This object is used to give continuity to the union, to family and friends, despite marriage. The objects most used for this tradition are family jewels or the veil of the mother or grandmother.
Currently, many brides are breaking the family cliché to wear something old during the ceremony that will continue to belong to them, as if to symbolize that they will always be themselves. In this case, the objects that can be used are everyday things, like the usual perfume or lipstick.
Something borrowed
Having something borrowed on their wedding day means that the person who made this loan shares the happiness of the moment. Normally the lender is already married and wants to pass on his happiness and wisdom through this loan.
Something blue
Having something blue does not break the tradition of white, it is simply one more tradition. This color represents the love and loyalty of the couple. You have the possibility to insert it in a discreet accessory like the garter or on the contrary something more flashy like the shoes.
