Wedding Dresses And Their Importance
A wedding is a solemn occasion. It is also a special event by
which two willing hearts and minds unite by an eternal bond of
everlasting love. Hence, the apparel of the bride and the groom
should be thoughtfully chosen to reflect the significance of the
grand occasion. The wedding dress of the bride comes in bright,
auspicious colors styled uniquely in conformance with the
ceremonial importance as determined by the culture and religion,
which sanctifies the marriage.
Features of a wedding dress
Wedding dresses come in various colors, forms and styles
corresponding to the many cultures and fashions from which they
hail. Wedding dresses are characterized by their exquisite grace
and charm. Though the term wedding dress usually refers to the
bridal gown worn by Western/European brides, all the various
kinds of dresses worn by brides worldwide come within the ambit
of wedding dress.
Wedding dresses vary with regions, customs, cultures and
religions. The Oriental, the Indian, the Middle East, the
African, the Mediterranean, and the American - all have their
respective typical wedding dress codes. Whatever may be the type
of wedding dress of the bride - a bridal gown, a sari, a kimono,
a Salwar Kamiz with wedding veil, it is created to spell
elegance and hold the audience and especially the bridegroom
spellbound. Wedding dresses are secured from the highly skilled
artisans who use the best fabrics and the most intricate
embellishments - elaborate patterns and designs to create the
choicest dresses of the respective culture. The exquisite
wedding dresses thus made serve as a reflection of the culture
concerned too.
Considerations in selecting the appropriate wedding dress
In marriages the appearance of the bride and the groom is of
prime importance. The wedding dress or the bridal attire
requires special mention in this regard since the bride is the
cynosure of all eyes at the wedding and therefore her attire
commands utmost attention. The wedding dress should be selected
with due care with respect to the following considerations:
1. Checking bridal magazines to get a better idea of what
fashions are in vogue.
2. Seeking opinions from select friends on the dress selection
and trying to view choices made from their perspective.
3. Thinking over the kind of party to be hosted and the
prevailing mood- formal or casual.
4. Budgetary constraints set up regarding purchase of dress.