Strange and Beautiful Wedding Dresses From Around the World

Most brides tend to go for a classic white wedding dress when it comes to saying “I do,” but that’s not the norm in some cultures. An international bridal gown can be a colorful representation of your heritage and religion.

So, here are some of the strangest and most beautiful wedding dresses that are bound to give you wedding fever.

Indian Wedding Dress

In traditional Indian weddings, brides tend to go for a pink or red gown as this color represents prosperity and fertility. This bride’s wedding dress has gold print mixed into her dress but the overall color palette is still predominantly red.

Nigerian Wedding Dress

Nigerians have approximately 250 ethnic groups, so weddings vary according to ethnic background, religious beliefs and region.

But one thing they have in common is that brides wear wedding dresses with bright colors and an ornamental head tie known as a ‘gele.

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Ghanaian Wedding Dress

If you want a dress with lots of colors then you’ll love Ghana’s traditional wedding dresses. Their striking geometrical patterns makes any bride stand out thanks to their many shades of green, orange, reds and purples.

Plus, the groom and the bridal families also get to wear a colorful patterned outfit to the big event.

Japanese Wedding Dress

Usually in traditional Japanese weddings, the bride opts for a white dress, which represents purity. But instead of a gown, they wear a kimono for the ceremony.

Once the big event is over, the bride ditches her white kimono for a red one, which represents good luck.