History…
Roots, heritage, ancestry…when we marry, these are among the things we hold dear. As a wedding is planned, the elements of the couple’s individual past begin to fuse with the promise of a collective future. Traditions and customs open the doors to history. The bride and groom who embrace these curious concepts become the richer for caring.
The Bridal Gown; Rich in Color…
Wedding dresses were as bright and colorful as the bride's family could afford. Before the mid-1800s, brides opted for gowns dyed purple, red or even black as those colors signified wealth and prosperity. Many brides chose to wear blue dresses, because it was thought to bring good fortune, prosperity, faithful husbands and fertility.
Current brides choose a dress that reflects their personality, style and the formality of their wedding.
Alexis Zoto (wearing Cocoe Voci) & Evan Schnabel
The White Gown…
A bride wore her best dress, of whatever color until 1840.
On February 10th, 1940, Queen Victoria impacted bridal fashion by wearing an all-white gown, a Honiton-lace veil and orange blossom wreath. The white bridal gown became a symbol of affluence with an aura of purity.
Today, white and its various shades are a symbol of celebration.
Jodi Blum (wearing Cocoe Voci) & Aaron Cohen