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Today’s classical wedding dresses became popular only in the 19th century, thanks to Queen Victoria. She was the first woman to wear a white bridal gown. Before her, women would choose a traditional garment or a dress that fit the fashions of the day. Now it’s rare to find a wedding dress that isn’t white. However, in some cultures, especially in Asia and Africa, the young couples still prefer traditional wedding attire. We here at Bright Side have gathered together photos of brides and…

Traditional Shinto ceremonies , which account for around one in six of Japanese weddings, are held in the main building of a shrine. A priest performs a ritual purification for the couple, then announces their marriage to the kami of the shrine and asks for their blessing. Japanese brides, sometimes painted white as a sign of purity before the gods, wear a kimono while grooms wear a black crested haori jacket and loose, skirt-like hakama with a vertical stripe. #japan #japanesewedding #wedding

Traditional Shinto ceremonies , which account for around one in six of Japanese weddings, are held in the main building of a shrine. A priest performs a ritual purification for the couple, then announces their marriage to the kami of the shrine and asks for their blessing. Japanese brides, sometimes painted white as a sign of purity before the gods, wear a kimono while grooms wear a black crested haori jacket and loose, skirt-like hakama with a vertical stripe. #japan #japanesewedding…

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