Queen Victoria popularized the "white" wedding dress. Before that, royalty and aristocracy wore silver, and everyone else wore their nicest duds. "White" representing purity is something made up within the 20th century. The veil represented purity and innocence...not the color of the dress.
Personally, I prefer an ivory or cream.
Anyone who brings "christianity" into it is highly ignorant of their history.
Does a Bride Have to Wear a White Dress to Her Wedding?
Catch My Party
2012/08/24 18:00:00
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I’m more of a traditionalist when it comes to wedding dresses. I like white for wedding dresses and the more “princess,” the better. For me, Kim Kardashian’s wedding dress was a huge success, even if her marriage wasn’t. I’m not such a fan of people stepping too far out of the box like Gwen Stefani’s dress from years back. To see some beautiful weddings and gorgeous wedding dresses (mostly traditional but a few non-traditional) check out these weddings on our site.
That ship has usually sailed.
Wear off-white, beige, greys or anything now... Its supposed to be a memorable and wonderful fun day... Enjoy it to the fullest as its the Bride and Grooms day to shine !
Recently , I attended the wedding of a friend in her late fifties ( a widow and her second marriage ) . She wear a mid-calf length antique-white ( beige/white) very dainty lace dress with slightly beaded long sleeves with creme colored dainty lace at the top of the bodice and at the cuffs on the sleeves... It was one of the most gorgeous dresses I have ever seen. It was definitely a reusable dress for special and dressy occasions. If I ever get the chance to be remarried I want to marry in something similar to that. It was so elegant and appropriate for her age and second marriage..
Brides should wear what makes them happy.
I myself aren't a fan of marriage, but if that ever changes, I've already made my choice: RED and BLACK. <333