The oldest wedding traditions

White wedding dress: The tradition of the white wedding dress began in 1840, when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert. The white lace and silk satin dress represented wealth rather than purity back then. This wedding ceremony started a new trend in brides who want to wear white. Today, many brides still wear white, although it is still possible to see ivory, black, and even PINK wedding dresses on occasion, but wearing white wedding dresses is still popular.

What about before the 1800s? Mostly red wedding dresses were worn. Brides in China, South Sudan and Singapore still wear red wedding dresses today. They also wore a blue wedding dress, as it was associated with the Virgin Mary and did not show any stains.

Veil: It is a tradition that brides wear veils since the middle ages. It was traditionally worn as a symbol of purity and humility, but also to protect the bride from evil spirits. In fact, such a belief prevailed. In some cultures, arranged marriages used a hat to hide the bride until the wedding ceremony.

Wearing wedding rings: This tradition has been going on since ancient Rome. The Romans believed that the vein in the third finger of the left hand went directly to the heart. Physiologists over time debunked this myth. Although this thesis has been refuted, this tradition still continues today. The circle of the ring symbolizes eternal love as it has no end.

Wedding cake: The wedding cake as a symbol of fertility was originally a tradition attributed to the bride for good luck. This tradition ended around 100 BC when Roman bakers began baking small, sweet cakes to eat during the ceremony. Many brides today opt for cupcakes or even donuts instead of a traditional cake.