11 Stunning Bridal Looks From Around The World
The D in D-day stands for Dress!
8 December 2016
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A wedding isn't just about saying I do in a pretty outfit, but representing century old customs and beliefs with colours, fabrics and embellishments through it. While some traditions consider white to be a symbol of purity others choose red to ward off evil.
Check out 11 stunning bridal styles from across the world. We bet you'll be amazed by the stunning diversity they represent.
1. Korean Bride
A traditional Korean bride wears the Hanbok - a full-length gown with simple cuts and vibrant colours. A Hanbok is usually paired with a short jacket (jeogori) and long ribbons on top of a chima (skirt).
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2. Turkish Bride
A classic Turkish bridal look emphasises on heavily adorned headpieces. Most of the traditional brides opt for the colour red that signifies luck, sexuality, and happiness.
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3. Nigerian Bride
Vibrant head ties, coral beads and a traditional Igbo wedding attire are a must for a traditional Nigerian bride.
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4. South Asian Bride
Weddings in India and Pakistan are a colourful affair that continues for 4,5 days. The brides cover their head with a heavily adorned red dupatta (a long scarf) usually paired with a lehenga or a ghagra- choli. Headpieces and gold necklaces complete the festive look.
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5. Irish Bride
While white represents purity in an Irish wedding dress, it's the Irish lace that sets the dress apart from other customary white wedding gowns. Brides usually incorporate this beautiful fabric in their veil or gown.
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6. Japanese Bride
Japenese brides wear traditional kimonos for their wedding ceremonies. Over the kimono, a uchikake (an elaborate silk robe) is worn, which is embroidered with delicate designs including flowers and cranes.
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7. Kazakh Bride
A traditional Kazakh bride's most prized possession is the headdress known as Saukele. The Saukele is usually prepared long before the girls reach the age of marriage.
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8. Moroccan Bride
A Moroccan bride may change upto to seven outfits during the wedding. But the main attraction is usually a caftan (long robe) in rich fabrics. The dress is usually adorned with heavy embroidery and accessorised with heavy jewellery.
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9. Mongolian Bride
In a traditional Mongolian wedding ceremony, the bride and the groom wear a Deel - a form of patterned clothing that's been worn for centuries by Mongols and other nomadic tribes in Central Asia.
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10. Eritrean Bride
In Eritrean culture, the bride and groom wear matching velvet gowns usually adorned with heavy golden embroidery.
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11. Turkmen Bride
A typical Turkmen bride is usually covered with Talismans - an embellished headdress and a forward-facing veil meant to protect her against evil forces.
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