Who doesn’t love unusual facts and interesting information that’s kind of fun to read and know? In our everyday life, we come across numerous bits and pieces of extraordinary information that just adds to our curious wisdom, but has nothing worth to do otherwise.
Inspite of being not of much use, we love and enjoy collecting such trivia that adds to our eccentric wisdom of numerous topics like traditional folklores, interesting beginning and ending of events or things etc. Don’t we enjoy collecting them? We do! Infact the small yet interesting facts are loved and admired by everyone.
So let’s check our in-depth knowledge about a very special dress – the ‘Wedding Gown’. Here are some interesting information about the special, always dreamt wedding gowns for the would-be-brides to know.
- According to the custom and belief of English tradition, finding a spider in the wedding dress symbolizes ‘good luck’.
- The trend of ubiquitous white wedding dress was started by Queen Victoria in 1840. Before that a bride’s best gown would be her wedding dress.
- There was a time when pink coloured wedding gowns were considered unlucky. Did you ever know that?
- In Asia, brides wear wedding gowns with embroidered cranes symbolizing fidelity in the relationship.
- Ancient Romans & Greeks believed the veils protected brides from evil spirits. Hence, the practice of donning veil continues as part of the wedding ensemble.
- According to Japanese tradition, white has been the default choice of colour for bridal attires. Even prior to Queen Victoria’s universal trend setter.
- A celeb buzz! Princess Diana’s wedding gown featured 10,000 pearls & sequins embroidered on hand-woven material with golden thread lace.
- In Korea, brides opt to wear bright shades of red or yellow wedding gowns rather than white while walking down the aisle.
- The tradition in Denmark marks the cross dressing of brides and grooms to confuse evil spirits as per customary practise.
- The custom of throwing the bride’s garter and bouquet immerged from the age-old tradition where guests would tear out part of the bridal gown as token of good luck.
- Did you know the most expensive wedding dress till date features 150 carats of diamonds, valued at 12 million?
- In December 2009, the longest wedding gown train was made. Though measuring 7,829ft, 6in, it was never worn by any bride till date. But the longest train were worn is by a Chinese bride, Lin Rong in August 2009 measuring 7,173ft, 4in.
- A “hue of blue” in the bridal gown represents purity, commitment and love in a relationship.
These trivia or unusual facts can be read through for information sake or can even form the basis for quiz games at your bridal shower or wedding ceremony.
So keep reading and add to your knowledge bank. Also spread it across, so that other brides-to-be can acquire some information too.
