Fading Traditions.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53677)
January 31, 2024 10:29am CST
Should we keep them or dump them? I am referring specifically to the white wedding dress and what traditionally it symbolizes.
Over the weekend l saw pictures of a wedding . The bride's dress was very beautiful - and white , but she had to be at least 7 months pregnant.
I have seen weddings where the bride's daughter is the flower girl; weddings where three or four children are in attendance ; weddings where the bride is in her fifties or more, divorced twice or thrice - and these brides are all dressed in white.
Is that ridiculous or not.
Pixabay image.
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@Marilynda1225 (79791)
• United States
31 Jan
I don't think a white wedding dress symbolizes virginity anymore. It's more or less just a traditional dress that brides choose to wear.
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@Marilynda1225 (79791)
• United States
31 Jan
@Kandae11 I'm more surprised that wedding dresses haven't transcended into many other colors by now.
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@snowy22315 (170083)
• United States
31 Jan
Hmm, despite the fact that the vast majority of brides are not virgins today..if they want to wear white at their wedding, I think it is up to them.
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@kaylachan (57799)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jan
I don't think the tradition has changed, as much as it's meaning in modern society. A white gown is meant to suggest you're pure, but let's face it.... what does that word even mean anymore? You ask several people, you're likely to get a different answer each time.
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@LadyDuck (458414)
• Switzerland
1 Feb
I agree with @Marilynda1225. It is a very long time that a white wedding dress symbolizes virginity anymore. It has simply become a traditional dress that a bride wears for her most important day in life.
Mature brides here do not wear the long white dress, but usually a cocktail dress in a nice pale color.
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@aninditasen (15741)
• Raurkela, India
1 Feb
I think the white bridal dress stands for purity and virginity so those who are not shouldn't wear that bridal dress. They can go for a court marriage and throw a party.
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@aninditasen (15741)
• Raurkela, India
2 Feb
@Kandae11 Yes, it's cheaper and the couple can save money.
@MarieCoyle (28693)
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3 Feb
I think a person should wear what makes them happy. One of my daughter's friends was married in a really lovely gown, it was a very pale pink, but other than that, it was a fairly classic wedding dress. She looked so pretty. And no, it doesn't matter how old you are, it's an important time in a person's life--like I said, wear the dress that makes you happy.
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@MarieCoyle (28693)
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5 Feb
@Kandae11
There are so many big problems in the world right now, honestly, if someone wants to be married in a burlap sack, I think I would just say the same thing--whatever works and makes them happy.
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@RebeccasFarm (86768)
• United States
31 Jan
It is ridiculous indeed, but I guess a woman wants to look her best no matter what her actual status is
We all know that virgin white does not apply these days.
We all know that virgin white does not apply these days.1 person likes this
@RebeccasFarm (86768)
• United States
31 Jan
@Kandae11 
See haha well good luck to them all.
See haha well good luck to them all.1 person likes this
@zhangxueying (2945)
• China
1 Feb
I think it depends on the bride's choice. My personal opinion is that no matter how many times I get married, I will choose a white wedding dress or a light pink color.
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@Beestring (13331)
• Hong Kong
1 Feb
I think it's a matter of personal preference whether to wear white dress or not. In any case, it doesn't symbolize anything anymore.
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@wardfcsc (195)
• Indonesia
1 Feb
Well, such scene, especially with the bride already eating-for-two would be considered taboo in my country, especially in small cities and village. Surprisingly, the case is getting more and more common so usually the reception is held in secret or after the baby is born. But for me, personally, it's up to the couple themselves.
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