Even the most nontraditional weddings feature some aspects of tradition and the wedding gown is a prime example. Ever wonder where the something blue custom came from? Or why wedding dresses are white? TresSugar answers these questions are more.
Think colored wedding gowns are a modern day trend? Truth is, they’re actually the originals. In 1406, Princess Philippa of England wore the first documented wedding dress when she wed Erik of Denmark. During this era you didn’t show your wealth with a white Vera Wang but rather by wearing ornate wedding gowns in rich fabrics and colors.
So exactly when did the wedding gown become white? Queen Victoria wore a white lace gown at her wedding to Prince Albert and single-handedly created a tradition. (She was also the first bride to have her train carried by her bridesmaids!) Talk about making a fashion statement.
Ever wonder why you’re supposed to wear something blue? In medieval times, blue symbolized purity and many times, the wedded couple would wear a blue ribbon, which eventually translated into our something blue tradition.
To find out the origins of our modern day wedding looks, check out the full feature on TresSugar.
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