Why a WHITE GOWN?

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Why a WHITE GOWN?

         Through much of the 20th century, wedding dresses were merely formal dresses that could be reused for any special occasion. Brides could wear any color.

The first famous woman to wear a white wedding dress was Mary, Queen of Scots — at that time, it was seen as a bad choice, as white was the official color of mourning for the French. In 1840, however, another royal figure wore white to her wedding — Queen Victoria, at her marriage to Albert of Saxe-Colburg. Queen Victoria's wedding photographs were widely publicized, sparking an interest in the white wedding dress throughout England and beyond.

White wedding dresses were a symbol of wealth. Because the dresses could not be washed or reused for other occasion, only a rich woman could afford to wear a white wedding dress; most women still wore dresses in various colors. Others wore white dresses which they would dye another color after the ceremony, so that it could be used for other occasions.

In the 1950s, however, white wedding dress became a mainstream trend throughout Western society. With the advent of  television, society was bombarded with images of celebrities like Grace Kelly wearing white dresses to their weddings. The average American woman finally decided that it was time to splurge on an expensive white wedding dress for her own ceremony.

 

 

Meaning of White / Color Symbolism

White – The White Light of Spirit

White symbolizes: Purity, Cleanliness, Truth, Innocence, Light, The light of spirit

Verb: I am complete.

White Energy:

White projects purity, innocence, virginity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Doctors don white coats, Brides traditionally wear white gowns and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home.

It is good for new beginnings, enthusiasm, clarity of purpose, spiritual insights and inspiration.

 

 

White often reminds us of Heaven with angels dancing among the clouds in white flowing gowns and white wings. It is considered to be the color of perfection.

Also represents safety, strength, kindness and cleanliness. White increases the flow of the life force. It stands for wholeness and completion. Has a healing power and represents openness and truth.

White is the perfect color; for it is all colors, in perfect balance and harmony.Brides wear white in many countries, because white symbolizes a virgin and a symbol of loyal love.

 

 

 

White is also associated with heroism and goodness.

It is the color of the awakened Spirit; the light of perfection; the light of the Cosmic Consciousness, the Divine Light. Just about everyone has heard of surrounding people with the "White Light of Healing and Protection."

As opposed to black, white usually has a positive connotation. Strictly speaking, white is not a color, but the manifestation of the presence of all color - the complete energy of light.

 

 

 

 

 

Keywords for Meaning of White:

Purity, harmony, balance, spirit, sincerity, angels, oneness, ritual, moon, goddess, new beginnings, simplicity, peace, good, innocence, virginity, youth, birth, marriage, perfection, winter, snow, cold, freshness, cleanliness, sterile, reverence, protection on all levels, divinity, cleansing, spirituality inspiration, invoking good spirits, spiritual enlightenment, truth, serenity, higher self, newness, precision.

 

 

 

 

White Words:

These words are synonymous with white or represent various shades of the color white: snow, pearl, antique white, ivory, chalk, milk white, lily, smoke, seashell, old lace, cream, linen, ghost white, beige, cornsilk, alabaster, paper, whitewash.

Using White with Other Colors:

Used with light or pastel tones, white is soft and Spring-like and helps to make the pastel palette more lively. White can make dark or light reds, blues, and greens look brighter.

 

 

 

What Does White Mean to You?......

 

 

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Sources; Kathy Hawkins at http://www.wisegeek.com/why-are-wedding-dresses-white.htm#

“color symbolism†http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/middle/color2.htm

http://crystal-cure.com/white.html

[Brid3sire]

White is just certainly a sign of purity, willingness, and true love. That's why it's really rare to see that there's a different bride wedding gown aside from white, and every bride looks elegantly beautiful in white. Just so you wanna know where my best friend got their wedding update then visit here Bridesire.com to know what I'm talking about.

[violaaustin]

This thread gives more reason why bridal gowns should be white… coz white is Infinite and Pure! It's timeless too.

[OceanPhoto]

Originally Posted by violaaustin 

 

This thread gives more reason why bridal gowns should be white… coz white is Infinite and Pure! It's timeless too.

[gresley]

It's very cultural -- in an asian wedding, you wouldn't be caught dead wearing white at wedding! (pun intended )

[hezmshaw]

I'm a rebel, my dress is "rum pink"! Lol

[gresley]

Originally Posted by hezmshaw 

 

I'm a rebel, my dress is "rum pink"! Lol

That sounds cool! Do you have pictures?

[hezmshaw]

That sounds cool! Do you have pictures?

Google it, it's sincerity 3707. I don't keep in case my snoopy fiancé finds them.

[Backy]

Originally Posted by gresley 

 

It's very cultural -- in an asian wedding, you wouldn't be caught dead wearing white at wedding! (pun intended )

 

very true loL!

[pollychai]

lol True!! I'm actually wearing a "light gold" dress but it looks closer to ivory to me.