Tous pour orchestrer un mariage ou événement
Tous pour orchestrer un mariage ou événement
Wedding Traditions
Many of you have expressed the desire to know the traditions related to marriage as well as the different meanings with which they are associated.
The famous phrase: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue“, is a long-standing English custom.
“Something old” means that the bride is wearing something used, which means that the wedding is part of a continuity, in history.
“Something new” means that the bride is wearing something new, which means that the marriage is looking to the future, such as the prospect of having children, for example.
“Something borrowed “ which means that the marriage is accepted, that it takes place in a community because the bride can borrow things from the people around her.
“Something blue”, because blue has always been the color of loyalty, unlike yellow which is that of infidelity.
Colors
If you are superstitious, you will be happy to know the definition of some colors in order to guide the decoration of your reception hall, to match the dresses of your bridesmaids or even to add a touch of decoration to your dress.
White = virginity
RED = love and joy
GRAY = travel
GREEN = fertility and modesty
GOLD= commitment
Finally, prefer BLUE, which symbolizes fidelity, to YELLOW, which represents adultery!
The bride's dress
There are many traditions related to wedding dresses in different cultures. In the Western tradition, the bride traditionally wears a white colored dress to symbolize purity and innocence. This tradition dates back to Victorian times, when Queen Victoria chose to wear a white dress for her wedding in 1840.
Other cultures have their own traditions when it comes to wedding dresses. For example, in Chinese tradition, the bride wears a red dress to symbolize prosperity and good fortune. In the Indian tradition, the bride wears a sari adorned with jewels and embroidery.
In some cultures, the wedding dress is passed down from generation to generation, and each bride adds their own personal touch to the dress. In other cultures, the wedding dress is rented rather than purchased.
Overall, the tradition of a wedding dress has evolved over centuries and varies widely across cultures and beliefs.
Color: While most future brides have chosen white since the 16th century, this tradition would have been interrupted for some time. Before the First World War the bride wore a blue, gray or black dress. Today, the white dress is widely used since it symbolizes virginity.
Tailoring: It would seem that sewing the dress yourself could bring bad luck.
The groom: One of the traditions that still remains today consists in preventing the groom from seeing the dress of his future bride before their wedding. It would bring them bad luck. But what people ignore is that the bride shouldn’t look in the mirror either…for the same reasons!
Who should pay for the bride's dress?
When it comes to weddings, it is customary for the bride’s family to pay for her dress. A successful marriage doesn’t have to be expensive, and your family may not have the budget for the event.
In any case, it is important to reach a financial agreement that suits all parties.
Even if your family absolutely wants to pay for your wedding dress, you can always turn to ready-to-wear collections and devote the rest of your budget to other major expenses.
The veil
The tradition of wearing a veil during marriage is very old and has a deep symbolic meaning. There are several theories about the origin of this tradition, but the most common are:
- Protection against bad luck: In ancient times, the veil was considered a means of protecting the bride against evil spirits and bad luck.
- Symbol of purity: In many countries, the veil is a symbol of purity and virginity. The white veil was traditionally worn by women getting married for the first time.
- Declaration of Wealth: In ancient Rome, wealthy brides wore veils made of sheer fabrics to show off their wealth.
- Sign of honor: In some cultures, the veil is a sign of honor and respect for the bride.
- Religious tradition: In some religions, the veil is considered a symbol of modesty.
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