wedding dress

Also known as bridal dress, wedding gown, bridal gown

dress worn by a bride during the wedding ceremony

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Commons category: Wedding dresses
topic's main category: Category:Wedding dresses
OpenStreetMap tag: clothes=wedding
Commons gallery: Wedding dress
worn by: bride
hashtag: wedding_dress

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A white wedding dress, 2024

A wedding dress or bridal gown is the dress worn by the bride during a wedding ceremony. The color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. Wedding dresses hold a significant place in fashion, symbolizing personal expression, and cultural traditions, and societal values. In Western culture, the wedding dress is most commonly white, a fashion made popular by Queen Victoria when she married in 1840. In Eastern cultures, brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness. These wedding dresses often represent a blend of heritage and contemporary trends, making them a pivotal aspect of bridal fashion and a reflection of evolving style in society.

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