Bridal dresses from around the world

In my time altering wedding dresses, I have seen quite a few styles and designs. But invariably, they are all nearly the same colour – the popular ivory or similar. However, that’s not really the case elsewhere. Traditionally, most bridal dresses from the non-western world are not white. In fact, they are a burst of magnificent colours and textures, reflecting their rich cultures and backgrounds.

 

Masai, Kenya

Masai Bridal Dress
Photo by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher

 

Nha Trang, Vietnam

Vietnam bridal dress
Photo by Jared Kelly via Flickr

 

Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Photo by Peter Thoeny via Flickr
Photo by Peter Thoeny via Flickr

 

Malaysia

Photo by HaniSham Salleh via Flickr
Photo by HaniSham Salleh via Flickr

 

India

Photo by Santiago Almada via Flickr
Photo by Santiago Almada via Flickr

 

Zulu wedding

Photo by Charles Heiman via Flickr
Photo by Charles Heiman via Flickr
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