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White Wedding Dresses
The Elegance of White Wedding Dresses
The tradition of white wedding dresses simply lives on even in modern days. Although the origin of the stately and pure appearance is long forgotten, brides still prefer the white wedding dresses above any other colour. Whether it is the elegance associated with the colour, the impression of youthfulness or the quiet statement of new beginnings, the colour will never lose its charm.
Originally most brides wedded in blue, but with tradition of western cultures firmly based on the Victorian Age, and the purity norms of those days, still forming the base of morality in many cultures, it goes without saying that white wedding dresses will still be in vogue in contemporary society.
History of White Wedding Dresses
Contrary to popular perceptions, the white wedding dress was not introduced by Queen Victoria, but definitely popularised by her. The first person to have introduced the white bridal gown to the royal wedding was Philippa of England who dressed in a tunic with a white silk cloak. Today variants of white are just as popular including the colours of beige and ivory. When Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in a white wedding dress in 1840, the scene was set for a permanent fashion that would even be relevant in 2010.
Depression and War Time
The white wedding dresses became less popular for a while because of dreadful economic circumstances. Times of great economic depression as experienced from 1929 to 1935 and then the war time of 1939-1945 as well as the immediate post-war period were characterised by modest garments in almost any colour. Brides married in their best church clothes or some compromised by making their own garments from linen. Fortunately things never stay the same and with economic upturn, the brides once again splashed out to ensure stunning white wedding dresses.
Modern Bridal Gowns
Although modern bridal gowns don’t have the frills of old and certainly don’t come with the extra high necklines, the garments definitely don’t lack flair and flamboyance. From embroidery corset types to the traditional A-line styles are in fashion. The garments are made from lighter materials and don’t have all the wiring of old. As such a bride can have the classical look without the heaviness associated with the wearing of such dresses. Today we also have more freedom in the selection of styles. This means that you can go with a strapless and open back bridal gown, an empire style one, the princess type or even the one shoulder type. The style will depend more on your taste and physical build than the age in which you live.
Although it still takes a long time to make a stunning wedding garment and the same amount of detail goes into the planning of such, modern equipment, well trained seamstresses girls, and a better distributor network have made it more affordable to get married in a stylish designer gown than in the olden days.
If you are looking for a supplier of white wedding dresses, you can simply browse our website and you will realise that you have come to the right place. With an online shopping facility, and two boutiques in Johannesburg and Pretoria, we make it as easy as possible to buy or rent designer white bridal gowns in the style of choice.
We also acknowledge the importance of being able to purchase the bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and flower girl garments from one bridal boutique. As such we also have a comprehensive collection of garments to also fit the rest of the wedding following.
View our online catalogue and be sure to contact us for an order, quote, assistance or directions to one of our boutiques if you are interested in white wedding dresses in all styles.
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