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The traditional wedding gown color is white, and stems from the old expectations that the bride was a virgin. White symbolizes purity, chastity, and that in itself is an assurance that the bride will be faithful to the groom starting now.
A brief history: Virginity has been used as a sort of business transaction for centuries, much like buying a car. A new car will not have defects, stains, or bad history, whereas a used car may come with a full history report and need maintenance. In the same way a virgin bride means no STDs, no harrowing sexual experiences and no emotional attachments to another man stemming from physical intimacy. Up until the 20th century (and even a few decades into it), if a bride wore white and was known to not be a virgin, it was considered to be inappropriate if not a symbolic affront to purity. If it was found during the wedding night that the bride was not a virgin, in most cultures the groom had every right to claim the bride price back and return the woman to her family, perhaps even demand repayment for "damaged goods". This is also where the correct color of gown was important in western European/American culture: a non-virgin wearing white could have been seen as "false advertising".
Today's culture has virtually no expectations for the bride to be a virgin, so many non-virgins still wear white. Those who do hold to the color tradition and are not virgins, however, may opt for an off-white or in casual weddings an entirely different color, like blue or pink.
Virgin brides are extremely rare nowadays, but those who are one can wear that gorgeous white dress proudly, knowing that they mean what they wear! :)
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What color should the mother of the groom wear?
White or the color dress of the bride
Is it proper for the mother of the bride to wear a red dress when the brides dress has a lot of red in it doesn't that take away from the bride?
No woman going to the wedding should wear the exact color of the bride. In the case of this bride wearing a wedding dress with a lot of red in it then it is fine if the mother wears a more solid color of dress or it will take away from the bride. The bride is the focal point and thus, the wedding party and female guests should not dress in the colors of the bride.This is up to you, the bride. Oftentimes, the bride will want the mother of the bride to wear a dress that is complementary to the colors of the wedding. In this case, the secondary color of your wedding dress is red. So, it is appropriate for the MOB to wear a solid red dress or a dress that has red tones in it alongside another color or colors. This really does not take away from the bride's dress or the bride herself.
Should bridesmaid dresses match the wedding color scheme or should they just be the color the bride wants?
It is really up to the bride. Tradition is that the dress is the same color as the wedding but there have been other colors done.
Does the mother of the bride wear a blue dress?
No, the mother of the bride does not have to wear a blue dress. The mother of the bride can wear any color dress she likes best, provided it's not white to upstage the bride.
Have long chiffon dress. Color and style appropriate. Wondering about muted print. Cannot find information about wearing dress with print. Is it OK for the mother of the bride to wear this dress?
Yes, it is fine for the mother of the bride to wear a long chiffon dress in a muted color. Take your daughter's wedding dress and put it up against your dress. If the dress looks too muted and is white in color then you should not wear it because the bride should always be the focal point in the wedding; but if the dress looks fine and the muted print will show up when the photographer takes pictures then it's fine to wear.
What should be the dialogue for a bride in fancy dress competition?
loges for the bride and groom in a fancy dress competition
What color dress is fashionable for the mother of the bride to wear?
The mother of the bride should not wear white but perhaps a cream color or a nude color. Navy blue is also very nice but nothing with loud patterns or big bows.
What if mother of bride wears purple what color should mother of groom wear?
The general etiquette for the mother of the groom is to wear an elegant dress in a neutral color, such as beige or gray, so as not to outshine the mother of the bride (regardless of the color of the mother of the bride's dress).
Why do girls wear a white dress to their wedding?
In European culture, white is the colour of purity, indicating the bride is a virgin.
What kind of dress is the mother of the groom supposed to wear to the wedding?
The mothers dress to compliment the bride, not outshine her. So, the dress should not be white, longer or more formal than the bride's. Light colors, light neutrals or something in the same color family as the bridesmaids' dresses are good choices.
Can i wear a Peach dress to a wedding?
Well, it makes a difference if you are the bride or a guest i guess! As a guest, a peach dress would be very suitable. As a guest you only have to remember that you should not wear white (the brides color) or black (symbolizes grief/sorrow) or in any way outshine the bride! As a bride, of course the most popular colors are white and ivory, but these days it's really a matter of individual taste and style. If you believe peach is the right color for you, go for it! To most brides, the choice of dress is not only a matter of finding the dress that she likes and which suits her body, but it is also very significant that the groom should like the dress. If you choose a peach dress, it may be a good idea to make sure, the groom will not be disappointed. If the groom has been dreaming of his bride in a traditional white dress, that might be a reason to reconsider. Also the mother of the bride, who has been dreaming of this day since the day the bride was born, may be disappointed if the dress is not white. Some people feel it's not right to wear white if you are not a virgin on your wedding day, but that is rather conservative and since (let's be honest) most brides are not virgins, it's not a belief that has much to do with reality anymore!
What is the signficance of the white wedding gown?
If the wedding dress is white it means that the bride is pure. It was from a time when sex before marriage was wrong and so a bride should be virgin until after her wedding when she could then engage in sexual acts with her husband... hope this helped.
