Beautiful Brides Worldwide
Wedding traditions vary globally; many bridal looks are distinguished by their nation. From symbolic colors to authentic garments, this is what traditional brides are wearing around the world:
1. Nigeria
Since Nigeria has communities of diverse ethnicities, there are several different bridal traditions. The Yoruba community is one with a distinctive look, where brides wear outfits made from woven fabric known as Aso Oke. The vibrant ensemble is made up of five matching pieces consisting of a blouse, waist wrap, shawl, scarf, and veil.
2. Malaysia
Brides truly dress like royalty on their wedding day. Upon their heads they adorn a sparkling crown, with layers of a tudung or a hijab, and a selendang shawl underneath. In complimentary colors and patterns, brides wear a sarong and a long-sleeve blouse with decorative details.
3. Pakistan
In Pakistan, the traditional bridal attire is dazzling from head to toe. Brides look enchanting dressed in sheer floor-length veils, wide flowing pants or skirts, and a gharara, a colorful tunic. The whole ensemble is a colorful display with jeweled accents and ornate jewelry.
4. Korea
Traditional Korean brides adorn a lavish style of dress known as a Hanbok. The look is ancient and decorative, dating back thousands of years. Hanboks are customized for weddings and brides choose various colors. An elaborate headpiece decorates their hair which is often in an updo.
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5. Mongolia
The bride and groom traditionally wear an outfit called Del on their wedding day. The groom's Del is typically a dark shade while the bride stands out in brighter hues. Silk and cotton are common fabrics used with colorful and decorative details. Elaborate headpieces are worn made from various materials like beads, stones, and fabrics.
6. India
The traditional bridal look echos the vibrancy of an Indian wedding. A lehenga or saree wedding dress is a beautiful sight of bright bold colors and intricate jeweled and embroidered details. Brides typically wear lots of jewelry including stacked bangles, glittering necklaces, earrings, and head jewlery made from gemstones, toe rings, an anklet, and a nose ring.
7. Japan
With several religions across the nation, each has their own traditional attire. One of Japan's popular nuptial styles is known as a Shinto wedding where the bride wears a white ensemble called a shiromuku. All in white, the shiromuku includes a kimono, obi sash, head covering like a wataboshi, and sandals.
8. Indonesia
The Javanese in Indonesia have a three-part traditional wedding. On the first day, the bride's family bathes her in scented water and day two has her inside with friends and family in the evening. On the third day, the bride is wed in a lavish outfit consisting of an ornate batik cloth, blouse, and waist wrap.
9. Ghana
Ghanian brides are queens glowing in gold. Hues of yellow and gold are radiant in their traditional dresses made from kente cloth. In ancient times, kings wore kente and the bright fabric was later adapted for special occasions like weddings.
10. China
Chinese brides wear the color red which represents happiness, life, and the deterrent of evil. Chinese wedding dresses typically display bold shades of red with golden accents and patterns. Many brides in the north wear a red frock called a Qipao and brides in the south tend to wear a two-piece Qungua.
11. Norway
These days, most brides in Norway dress similar to North Americans with white dresses however, some brides like to stick to old traditions. A classic bride wears a Norwegian bunad which is a colorful dress styled with a belt, buckles, jeweled accents, and floral motifs.
Nasjonalbiblioteket from Norway on Wikimedia
12. Guatemala
There are two distinct features a bride traditionally boasts on her wedding day in Guatemala. First, it's believed that the longer the veil, the happier her and her husband will be together in marriage. Second, instead of a dress, brides usually wear a flower-embroidered blouse and skirt known as a Patzun Huipil.
13. Morocco
Brides endure multi-day traditions leading up to their wedding, all of which they wear different variations of colorful takchitas, with white being worn on the big day. A takchita can comprise of up to five pieces with a tahtia, a dress, and a fouquia or dfina, an overdress with button closures and elaborate embroidery.
14. Vietnam
Vietnamese brides traditionally wear an elegant ensemble known as an ao dai. The wedding look boasts a five-piece outfit including a tunic with long-sleeves and side slits that show off the colorful loose pants layered underneath. The most distinguished part of the wedding style is the circular headdress called a Dam Hoi.
15. Peru
Color is key for a traditional Peruvian bride who will often adorn an eye-catching ensemble. A pollera is a multi-layered woolen skirt a classic bride will wear. The voluminous outfit is complete with a wide-brimmed hat embellished with cloth tassels and shiny materials and a special poncho is made for them to wear on their wedding day.
16. Mexico
On special occasions, like a wedding, women tend to wear a traditional garment known as a Mexican Huipil, similar to a Guatemalan bride. The huipil is typically made from an airy linen or cotton fabric embellished with delicate embroidery, gemstones, and beads. The bodice is bright and colorful, often displaying patterns of florals.
17. Scotland
Nowadays, Scottish brides typically wear a white dress and the groom boasts the old-timely look with a tartan plaid kilt. After the ceremony it is common for the groom to toss a shawl on his bride's shoulders that matches his kilt. The twinning outfits are meant to signify the husband's tie to his new family.
18. Hungary
Although traditional Hungarian wedding dresses are often white, they're typically embroidered with floral patterns. The flowers are in a brightly colored folk-art style that is authentic to the country. Brides sticking to old-fashioned tradition may also wear a large and decorative headdress with wheat woven into it.
19. Cambodia
In Cambodia, it's traditional for the bride to change her outfit multiple times throughout the wedding day. Distinct features of her decorative outfits include an embroidered silk skirt called a sampot lbaeuk, a sarong-like garment known as a sampot sabun, and a cross-shoulder shawl called a sbai.
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20. Eritrea
Eritrean brides often wear a traditional formal dress called a habesha kemis. The dress is ankle-length is embroidered with colorful patterns. Some brides might wear a long veil while others will embellish their locks with various cultural headpieces.
