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multiple wedding dresses?
by Golo Managing EditorPublished Jul. 24, 2008
Good afternoon GOLO:
I received an e-mail inquiry today from someone who is working on a story about women who have worn or plan to wear two or more wedding dresses from different cultural traditions, such as a Western-style white dress and an Indian bridal Sari.
I thought that was very interesting. Is anyone celebrating several cultures and planning to do something along those lines?
My husband and I did "jump the broom" at our wedding reception to honor ancestors who took part in this ritual when they were not allowed to "officially" marry. I'm sure our broom was much nicer, and we certainly weren't out in a field somewhere, but our intentions were noble.
Any stories? Has anyone been to a wedding where multiple cultures were represented?
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The hotel where we stayed in China had a wedding reception where the bride wore a white gown. We learned that she had a red traditional dress that she had worn earlier in the day. At the reception, the bride and groom stood in front of this large balloon arch and took red envelops (cash inside) from each guest. Then the bride would hand the male guest a cigarette and light it. If my tour guide was right, it was a gesture to wish one good luck. The guests came in wearing everything from shorts and sneakers to gowns and suits.
Most of the tailor shops in Vietnam would show both the red dresses and the white gowns in their windows. Having two dresses seemed to be the norm there.
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