15 photos of traditional bridal wedding dresses

We are all used to seeing the bride in a white wedding dress and nothing more. We somehow cannot imagine other colors of this outfit. Perhaps only Indian women in a multicolored sari. However, there are countries where girls wear traditional dresses that are an integral part of the culture.

Let's see what nationalities are moving away from our usual white dress and prefer their ethnic options.

Bulgarian bride

Turkish bride must necessarily tie a red ribbon around the waist, as a symbol of her purity. The ribbon, according to legends, brings good luck to the girl.

Girls from Sri lanka wear ornate silk dresses with a veil.

Girls in Tajikistan white dresses are worn over the skirts.

Indonesiane brides prefer dresses in bright colors and with luxurious embroidery.

Pakistani women under red, purple and pink dresses are not visible at all.

Indian women they wear a traditional outfit called lahenga-choli. Dress in red with 16 decorations, according to the ritual prescribed by Solah Sringar. Moreover, they must adorn their entire body with these ornaments.

Nubians they wear a colored scarf on their head, over it - a transparent veil. In addition to this there is also a white veil.

In the state of East Africa - Eritrea, the newlyweds must wear velvet crowns, purple dresses with embroidery. The bride's outfit should match the groom's outfit.

V Tibet the bride's dress is brought by the groom.

V Lima (Peru) brides wear red and black dresses with layered skirts.

Korean girls wear the traditional hanbok, which consists of a high-waisted skirt and a long-sleeved blouse.

Iranian women a lot of outfits change throughout the wedding. Because each color they have symbolizes something. For example, they believe that red represents love.