The Difference Between Eastern And Western Weddings

"Different people around the world have their own unique way to celebrate weddings and have this blessed occasion. Let's look into both the eastern weddings and the western weddings to see their distinct features and how they are different and similar to one another.

The infusion of eastern cultures and traditions of the Chinese, Indians, Arabs, and many others, is the distinct feature of Eastern weddings.

Chinese and Indian brides would normally be wearing red dresses and most of the wedding decors and flower will be of the same motif. This is because the color red is said to bring prosperity and good fortune. Many eastern weddings, especially in Chinese weddings, the bride will change into a different dress after the ceremony. White dresses only came in the modern times because of the influence of western wedding dresses designs.

Western wedding dresses are different. Brides usually wear wedding dresses that are white in color and wear it throughout the whole wedding occasion. Wearing white bride dresses have been said to have started from the 1840's, beginning with Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain. There are instances when brides dress into more comfortable clothing so that they will be able to move more freely during the wedding reception.

Most eastern weddings are usually done in accordance to certain traditional practices while most western weddings simply go through the basics, and the couple then follow up with any plans they have agreed and decided on to make their special wedding day unique and memorable. Wedding receptions and other celebrations differ among the east and the west but the concept is still the same. They are held to show gratitude towards family members, friends and guests for being a part of the wedding ceremony and so take everyone can sit down and enjoy the occasion.

Another mutual custom that weddings of the east and west have is the wearing of the wedding veil. According to superstitious beliefs, the bride wears a veil to protect her from being seen from evil spirits and the bridesmaids are decoys. This is still followed even these days.

Weddings, regardless of the differences in the traditions and customs being followed, is an occasion that is meant last a lifetime. So whether it be an eastern wedding or a western wedding, it will surely be most wonderful day for the couple, their families and friends.