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