Why do some Christians wear white dresses?

In Western cultures and Anglo-Saxon cultural spheres, the wedding dress is most commonly white, a fashion made popular by Queen Victoria when she married in 1840. White is a color of purity in the Christian faith and is meant to represent the bride’s, pure heart.

What do malayali brides wear?

A Kerala bride usually wears a white saree with a gold border or a red silk saree for her wedding ceremony. But just like all other millennial brides, even brides from Kerala have evolved with time.

What do the bride and groom wear at a Christian wedding?

She will wear a white dress, which symbolises purity. This reflects the fact that many Christian denominations believe both the bride and groom should be virgins when entering a marriage. Though some denominations accept this may not be the case in the modern world, the tradition of a white dress is still popular.

What is the custom of a Christian wedding in Kerala?

A Christian bride wears a lovely tiara that holds her veil in place. Exchange of rings “Mothiram Mattal” during engagement is a custom followed by all religious groups in Kerala. Christians however, exchange rings during the wedding as well.

What jewellery should a Christian bride wear?

Many Christian brides prefer diamond necklaces to complement their white wedding gowns, while gold is reserved for the reception when she changes into her ‘Mantrakodi’, a richly embroidered sari gifted by the groom. The maang tikka called ‘Netti Chutti’ is a must for Hindu brides.

Why Kerala women wear kasavu mundu and Settu Sari?

The simplicity and elegance of Kerala is evident even in its traditional outfit – the ‘Kasavu mundu’ and ‘Settu sari’. The rich and the poor alike prefer to wear this gold-bordered beauty for special occasions, including weddings. The women in Kerala are socially aware and form an active part of the administration.

Why Malayali brides prefer Kundan & polki jewellery?

For Malayalis, gold is not just a precious metal; it is a status symbol, an investment and insurance. Although gold is traditional and much loved, the advent of Kundan and Polki jewellery indicates a change in trend among modern brides. Many brides prefer a single statement jewellery piece of diamond]