Why do most women wear white on their wedding day?

[jennifer BFL chick]

I know its tradition, but why?

It gets dirty fast, its common and boring, plus most women aren't virgins when they get married (white=pure supposedly)

I for one, think most wedding gowns are horrid. They look uncomfortable, and I personally don't think they are pretty. Not to mention they are very pricey and you will only wear it once.

Anyone know how and why this came to be?

 

[doc_pup]

Its a tradition...the color white is a symbol of purity and what not...back in the day, peeps didn't crawl in the sack til marriage, that is why they wear white.

 

[AAA]

Jenn, wear what ever color you want!

 

[jennifer BFL chick]

Its a tradition...the color white is a symbol of purity and what not...back in the day, peeps didn't crawl in the sack til marriage, that is why they wear white.

yep, thats what I thought, so I wonder why that hasn't faded out yet...


I'm not getting married any time soon, if ever, but if I feel inclined to wear a different color, I may.

 

[vinylgroover]

I know its tradition, but why?

It gets dirty fast, its common and boring, plus most women aren't virgins when they get married (white=pure supposedly)

I for one, think most wedding gowns are horrid. They look uncomfortable, and I personally don't think they are pretty. Not to mention they are very pricey and you will only wear it once.

Anyone know how and why this came to be?

What's wrong with tradition? I mean we've soiled just about every tradition possible, can't we have one last tradition that we can enjoy.

 

[doc_pup]

People generally don't like to break traditions and i would imagine there is probably family pressure to follow the tradition...otherwise, i think there would be a more diverse array of colors in wedding dresses...just my .02

 

[velvett]

So the dishwasher can match the stove and the fridge.

 

[jennifer BFL chick]

Re: Re: Why do most women wear white on their wedding day?

What's wrong with tradition? I mean we've soiled just about every tradition possible, can't we have one last tradition that we can enjoy.

Nothing wrong with it, and of course a bride would get slashed for wearing anything but white. But I thought a white dress was a symbol of purity. Guess its just another meaningless tradition we have.

 

[jennifer BFL chick]

So the dishwasher can match the stove and the fridge.

lol!

 

[WIDELAT]

IT ACTUALLY STANDS FOR PURITY AND VIRGINITY YOU WEAR WHITE TO SHOW YOU ARE A VIRGIN AND CLEAN, NOWA DAYS I DOUBT ANYONE CAN REALLY HAVE MEANING TO THE WHITE DRESS SO IT IS NOW JUST TRADITION. I KNOW YOU SHOULD WEAR RED JEN THATS YOUR COLOR YOU BAD GIRL.