19 traditional wedding dresses that are fundamentally different from the hackneyed classics (21 photos)

Nowadays, despite the variety of designer wedding outfits, brides and grooms often prefer to wear for a celebration classic options are a white dress and a formal suit. However, not Everyone loves this choice. Not every couple wants to be "like everyone else."





Some newlyweds, wanting to stand out or pay tribute old traditions, try on national costumes, which are still worn by their ancestors. Such a decision automatically makes the event more colorful and unforgettable. After all, the wedding customs of each nation have their unique and interesting features. We invite you to take a look how exactly they were reflected in the outfits of grooms and brides.

Traditional wedding dress of women of the Fulani people, West Africa



Ghana, West Africa





Ghanaian weddings are famous for their colorfulness. Traditional the bride's outfit can be decorated with a wide variety of patterns and flowers.

Pakistan



India



Indian brides often prefer to wear their wedding dress lehenga-choli red. To make it look the best elegantly, it is complemented by sixteen decorations.

South Korea



Japan



Japanese brides often wear white kimonos. (sometimes it can change variations of its colors) and put on a special silk headdress called tsunokakushi.

Mongolia



It is curious, but such an outfit can be worn not only for a wedding, but also for any major celebration.

Romania






Malaysia



Kosovo



Brides from Kosovo look as unusual as possible, and all because of surreal make-up, which should protect the girl from the bad eyes. The outfit is embroidered with stones and silver.

Singapore



Iran



Scotland



Israel



Extremely religious Jewish families welcome modesty. The bride's outfit should hide the entire body, except for the face and hands. hands

China



It is customary for newlyweds in China to wear red dresses. They symbolize happiness, prosperity and prosperity. Bride's head adorns an incredibly beautiful headdress in the form of a phoenix.

Schaumburg-Lippe, Germany



Yemen



The village of Ribnovo in Bulgaria



In the village of Ribnovo, weddings are celebrated differently than in the rest of Bulgaria. Brides do not wear classic white dresses, but only traditional outfits. In addition, a special makeup (it's called gelina). The bride is prepared by experienced women from the village. They cover the girl's face with whitewash, and put on top various decorations - sequins, stones, sequins.

Hungary



The main feature of the Hungarian traditional dress is an abundance of floral patterns. Under her outfit, the bride usually wears several skirts (to add splendor). Finishes the look chic a headdress made of greenery, flowers and ears of corn.