A traditional wedding dress had not always been white: Queen Victoria was the first one to choose a white attire for her wedding ceremony with prince Albert in 1840. The whole world fell in love with this splendid outfit, a true symbol of beauty and purity. Women from around the world followed the Queen’s lead.
Nevertheless, today’s brides still venerate the traditions of their countries. Wonderful wedding attires follow current fashion trends and reflect national color as well. That’s terrific!
#1 TURKEY

In Turkey there is a tradition to tie a red colored ribbon around the bride’s waist. This ribbon is an ancient symbol of chasteness and future happiness of the spouses.
#2 BULGARIA

A traditional Bulgarian wedding attire.
#3 SRI LANKA

An eastern sati and a European bridal veil – different traditions are in confluence in the Sri Lankan bride’s appearance.
#4 TAJIKISTAN

Tajik brides usually wear their white dresses above trousers.
#5 ISRAEL

Jewesses wear long dresses at the wedding, covering everything but their faces and hands.
#6 INDONESIA

Indonesian traditions reflect in these brightly colored wedding dresses with wonderful adornment.
#7 INDIA

By an ancient Indian custom, a bride wears a red wedding dress and a set of 16 pieces of jewelry – it’s obligatory to hold to this number.
#8 ERITREA

In Eritrea both a groom and a bride wear these adorable velvet wedding costumes.
#9 TIBET

A Tibetan groom has to send a beautiful wedding dress to his bride just before the big day.
#10 PALESTINE

In Palestine a bride wears a magnificent white dress to the official part of the ceremony. Another one is to be sewed by her mother.
#11 PERU

Traditional wedding dresses in Lima are colored red and black.
#12 KOREA

Hanbok is a traditional Korean wedding dress.
#13 ITALY

In Italy green is considered to be a lucky color for a wedding attire.






