Weddings are laced with tradition. Whether they are cultural or family specific, there is typically a set of rules the bride and groom are expected to follow on their wedding day. The rules can vary greatly. They can specify the color of the bridal gown or demand a certain action be performed during the ceremony, be it breaking glass, releasing doves, tying a rope around the wrists of the newlyweds or even having them saw a log in half to test the couple's strength. And while traditions like the ones mentioned above are deeply rooted in culture, there are others that came about more as a result of a social trend. It is these 'rules' that we are so glad brides all...
They asked and you said ‘yes’, and now you are not just someone’s significant other, you are a fiancée. You are elated and giddy – you are marrying the person you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with. Your first step is likely going to be shopping for a dress. But not just any dress, the dress. The one you will wear while walking down the aisle, the one that will make your dad shed a tear when he sees you for the first time, and the one that will make you future spouse hold their breath. Wedding dress shopping is one of the most exciting parts of planning your dream wedding. But it can also be...
Many have heard of the Áo Dài (pronounced ow yai), a traditional Vietnamese dress that is comprised of a long tunic with splits on either side worn over pants. And while it may be called a dress, it is not reserved exclusively for women. Source: Life Magazine Áo Dài is a garment that can be worn daily by anyone - men, women, and even children. It is a style that is used for children's uniform as much as for special occasions such as weddings. The difference is in the fabric, embroidery and the intricacy of the finished gown. While no one is entirely sure when Áo Dài was invented, most agree that it was popularized in the late 18th century during the Nguyen dynasty. Vietnam was then divided...
The moment you have been waiting for finally happened - the love of your life just proposed. In the thrall of excitement and joy you begin to plan your dream wedding, and the first stop on your journey is one of the most important ones - your dress. Perhaps you stopped by several local boutiques. You might have gone in expecting to find the perfect dress but walked out lacking the feeling you were after - like your dress was there, waiting for you at that store. While the gowns were beautiful, they were not you. Something was missing, something you really wanted to be in the dress you'd wear - whether it was in the shape, cut, color or neckline. Every bride is...
Today the majority of brides all over the world follow the tradition of wearing a white gown on their wedding day. But where did the tradition originate and when did it become a staple of every wedding? Turns out it wasn't until late 19th century that white made an entrance as a color of choice. Prior to that it was customary to get dressed in bold, rich colors, embroidered with delicate needlework and adorned with jewels. Wedding dresses, for nobility especially, were worn to show off their wealth and status. Some noble brides' gowns were so heavy with jewels, the women had to be carried down the aisle. All of that changed in 1840 when Queen Victoria donned a simple, white frock trimmed with...
