A bride is a woman who is about to be married or who is a newlywed .
32-478: A bride is a female participant in a wedding ceremony. Bride ( s ) or The Bride may also refer to: Bride When marrying, if the bride's future spouse is a man, he is usually referred to as the bridegroom or just groom . In Western culture, a bride may be attended by a maid , bridesman and one or more bridesmaids . The word "bride" has its roots in the Old English word "bryd," which
64-445: A bridal purse (or money bag ) is also common. The term bride appears in combination with many words, some of which are obsolete. Thus, "bridegroom" is a newly married man, and "bride-bell," "bride-banquet" are old equivalents of wedding-bells, wedding-breakfast. "Bridal" (from Bride-ale ), originally the wedding-feast itself, has grown into a general descriptive adjective, the bridal ceremony. The bride-cake had its origin in
96-545: A large iron bangle covered with gold is also worn along with Shakha Pola chura . The Muthi Kharu is a traditional and ethnic bangle worn in marriages by the bride also while celebrating Bihu festival in Assam extensively. It has a golden layer and silver in some parts making it more attractive. Sindhi traditional churas were made of ivory and seashells, but today it is made of plastic of different colours like red, blue, green, orange etc are also used unlike traditionally it
128-414: A wedding ring in other parts of the world. Wedding jewelry has traditionally been used to demonstrate the value of the bride's dowry . In addition to the gown, brides often wear a veil and carry a bouquet of flowers, a small heirloom such as a lucky coin, a prayer book , or other token. In Western countries, a bride may wear " something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue ";
160-403: A white wedding dress is usually worn, a tradition started by Queen Victoria , who wore a white court dress for her wedding. Through the earlier parts of the 20th century, Western etiquette prescribed that a white dress should not be worn for subsequent marriages, since the wearing of white was mistakenly regarded by some as an ancient symbol of virginity , despite the fact that wearing white
192-617: Is a fairly recent development in wedding traditions, and its origin has more to do with conspicuous consumption from an era when a white dress was luxurious, even prodigal, because of difficulties with laundering delicate clothes. Today, Western brides frequently wear white, cream, or ivory dresses for any number of marriages; the color of the dress is not a comment on the bride's sexual history. Outside of Western countries, brides most commonly wear national dress . White wedding dresses are particularly uncommon in Asian traditions, because white
224-537: Is common to both the Greek Christians and members of the Jewish faith. It is thrown against a wall or trodden under foot. The phrase "bride-cup" was also sometimes used of the bowl of spiced wine prepared at night for the bridal couple. Bride-favours , anciently called bride-lace, were at first pieces of gold, silk or other lace, used to bind up the sprigs of rosemary formerly worn at weddings. These took later
256-547: Is generally paired with Gujarati bridal sari known as Panetar . These chudlo bangles are generally red and green in colour to match the Panetar sari. Chudlo has great significance in Gujarati culture as is evident several folk songs like "Chudlo Lyado Ji Meera Bai Pehar Lyo" and " Radha Chudlo Perje Mara Naam Nu". Hirva chuda , peacock green-coloured chuda bangles are preferably worn by Marathi brides. The green
288-694: Is said to have started with the Saracens, who regarded them as emblems of fecundity . It was introduced into Europe by the Crusaders. The bride's veil is the modern form of the flammeum or large yellow veil that completely enveloped the Greek and Roman brides during the ceremony. Such a covering is still in use among the Jews and the Persians. The "bride's crate" was the bride's container to gather all
320-535: Is shared with other Germanic languages. In Western countries, brides typically wear white wedding dresses, a tradition started by Queen Victoria. The white dress was once considered a symbol of luxury due to the difficulties in laundering delicate white clothing. Today, Western brides may wear white, cream, or ivory dresses, regardless of their number of marriages. In non-Western countries, brides often wear national dress, with white wedding dresses being uncommon in Asian cultures as it symbolizes mourning and death. Red, on
352-473: Is the color of mourning and death in those cultures. In many Asian cultures, red is usual for brides, as this colour indicates vibrance and health and has over time been associated with brides. However, in modern times other colours may be worn, or Western styles preferred. Regardless of colour in most Asian cultures bridal clothes are highly decorative, often covered with embroidery, beading or gold. In some traditions brides may wear more than one outfit; this
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#1732794189270384-583: Is the colour of fertility and is associated with Devi ( Hindu Goddess). In the Devi shrines of Tuljabhavani and Renukadevi, the Goddesses are adorned using Hirva chuda. The Marathi tradition of Hirva chuda during marriage is akin to wearing green bangles during Hariyali Teej in North India . Sometimes, green bangles are also paired with red bangles. The hirva chuda (green bangles) are worn after
416-566: Is true, for example, in Japan, parts of India, and, archaically, in parts of the Arab world. Particular styles of jewelry are often associated with bridal wear; for example wedding rings in most Western cultures, or chura (red and white bangles) in Punjabi Sikh culture. Hindu brides are presented with a mangalsutra during the wedding ceremony, which has much of the same significance as
448-485: Is widely observed in Jammu , Himachal , Punjab , Uttarakhand , Haryana , Gujarat , Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh , Uttar Pradesh . The chura ceremony is held on the morning of the wedding or the day before. The bride's maternal uncle and aunt give her a set of churiyan . Traditionally, the bride would wear a chura for a full year, although if a newly wed bride became pregnant before her first anniversary,
480-641: The Epistles and related verses in the Old Testament . Sometimes, the Bride is implied by calling Jesus a bridegroom to the Church. For over 1500 years, the Church was identified as the bride betrothed to Christ. However, there are instances of the interpretation of the usage of varying from church to church. Most believe that it always refers to the church. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ,
512-407: The chura was taken off. When the colour started to fade, her in-laws would actually have it re-coloured, so everyone would know that she had been married for less than a year. On an auspicious holiday, usually Sankranti , after the first anniversary her in-laws would hold a small intimate ceremony in which the chura was removed and glass churiyan (bangles) were placed on both hands. This usually
544-582: The haldi oil bath, given by a suvasini and are worn for a year. A Nepali chura set is usually made of red-coloured gilded bangles. Chura bangles are often paired with pote (beaded necklace). Chura bangle sets are also worn during Teej celebrations as is evident from Nepali Teej songs like "Chura Tika Laali". In Odia & Bengali marriages, brides wear red and white set of bangles which are made from sea shell ( shankh ) and red coral ( pola ). Thus, Shakha are white bangles made through conch-shell and Pola are red bangles made by red corals. Loha ,
576-526: The Roman confarreatio , an upper-class form of marriage, the essential features of whose ceremony were the eating by the couple of a cake made of salt, water and spelt flour, and the holding by the bride of three wheat-ears, a symbol of plenty. The cake-eating went out of fashion, but the wheat ears survived. In the Middle Ages, they were either worn or carried by the bride. Eventually it became
608-732: The bride must always wear a white dress when getting married in the church temple, and nothing but white is allowed. Choora Chura (in Hindi-Urdu ), chuda , or chudlo (in Gujarati ) is a set of bangles traditionally worn by a bride on her wedding day and for a period after, especially in Indian weddings . The chura is usually red and white; sometimes the red bangles are replaced with another colour, but they are usually only two colours. They are traditionally made of ivory, with inlay work, though now made with plastic. Traditionally there are 21 bangles, although more recently
640-434: The bride often wears 7, 9 or 11 bangles. The bangles range in size according to the circumference of the top of the forearm and the wrist end so that the set fits neatly. In Gujarati tradition, the bridal bangles are referred to as chudlo ( ચૂડલો ). Traditionally they were made using elephant's tusks/ivory and were known as " haathi daant no chudlo" . These bangles are gifted to the bride by her maternal uncle. Chudlo
672-483: The cake-eating and the bride-cup, both of which had symbolic meanings. In Christianity, the term "Bride of Christ" typically refers to the Church, spiritually betrothed to Jesus Christ. The interpretation of this term varies among different denominations. The word comes from the Old English ' bryd ', a word shared with other Germanic languages. Its further origin is unknown. In Europe and North America ,
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#1732794189270704-437: The cry "Bread for life and pudding for ever," expressive of a wish that the newly wed may be always affluent. The throwing of rice, a very ancient custom but one later than the wheat, is symbolical of the wish that the bridal may be fruitful. The bride-cup was the bowl or loving cup in which the bridegroom pledged the bride, and she him. The custom of breaking this wine-cup, after the bridal couple had drained its contents,
736-570: The custom for the young girls to assemble outside the church porch and throw grains of wheat over the bride, and afterwards a scramble for the grains took place. In time the wheat-grains came to be cooked into thin dry biscuits, which were broken over the bride's head, as is the custom in Scotland today, an oatmeal cake being used. In Elizabeth I 's reign these biscuits began to take the form of small rectangular cakes made of eggs, milk, sugar, currants and spices. Every wedding guest had one at least, and
768-402: The form of bunches of ribbons, which were at last metamorphosed into rosettes. The bride-wain , the wagon in which the bride was driven to her new home, gave its name to the weddings of any poor deserving couple, who drove a "wain" round the village, collecting small sums of money or articles of furniture towards their housekeeping. These were called bidding-weddings, or bid-ales, which were in
800-631: The nature of "benefit" feasts. So general is still the custom of "bidding-weddings" in Wales, that printers usually keep the form of invitation in type. Sometimes as many as six hundred couples will walk in the bridal procession. The bride's wreath is a Christian substitute for the gilt coronet all Jewish brides wore. The crowning of the bride is still observed by the Russians, and the Calvinists of Holland and Switzerland. The wearing of orange blossoms
832-687: The other hand, represents vibrancy and health and is commonly worn by brides in many Asian cultures. Brides may also wear multiple outfits, as seen in some traditions in Japan, India, and parts of the Arab world. Bridal jewelry holds cultural significance, such as wedding rings in Western cultures, chura (red and white bangles) in Punjabi Sikh culture, and mangalsutra in Hindu culture. Brides often wear veils and carry bouquets, prayer books, or other tokens. Wedding traditions have evolved over time, including
864-462: The red coloured churas made of glass worn usually by bride only on the wedding ceremony, for others glass bangles or silver or gold Kangar/Kara (bracelets) are worn. But many women of Thar still continue to wear the ancient Sindhi churas. Wearing the chura is primarily an Indian Hindu tradition which is also followed by other Indian religious communities culturally. Sindhoor and Mangalsutra — are other adornments worn by married women. The custom
896-678: The things for the wedding in Hungary. Once all the underwear and clothes were finished, the girl was ready for marriage. In Christianity, bride, the Lamb's wife, or the Bride of Christ, is a term that generally describes the Church (followers of Christ) spiritually betrothed to Jesus Christ . The term is found in related verses in the Bible that describe a woman, in the Gospels , the Book of Revelation ,
928-509: The typical attire for a bride is a formal dress, and a veil . Usually, in the " white wedding " model, the bride's dress is bought specifically for the wedding , and is not in a style that could be worn for any subsequent events. Previously, until at least the middle of the 19th century, the bride generally wore her best dress, whatever color it was, or if the bride was well-off, she ordered a new dress in her favorite color and expected to wear it again. For first marriages in Western countries,
960-406: The whole collection were thrown at the bride the instant she crossed the threshold. Those that lighted on her head or shoulders were most prized by the scramblers. At last these cakes became amalgamated into a large one that took on its full glories of almond paste and ornaments during Charles II 's time. But even today in rural parishes, e.g. north Notts, wheat is thrown over the bridal couple with
992-419: Was accompanied with mithai (Indian sweets) and a monetary shagun . The chura then was taken to a river and a prayer was said and it was left to float onto the water. Afterwards the woman could wear other chura in any colour for as long as she liked. It is now normal for the bride to wear her chura for a month and a quarter (40 days). As the chura is made of fragile materials, Indian custom has it that
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1024-768: Was only of white colour. Ivory was used to make many jewelries, the Bhambhore city had the biggest ivory workshop in the world. In Sindh the traditional churas were rings of ivory covering the fore arms or full arms, these were worn by all sects, religions and classes but unlike other parts of India these were not worn as wedding symbol, as unmarried women would also wear Churas, perhaps only till forearms. There are three different styles/types of such churas worn in Sindh first are Sindhi style, Dhatki style and Marwari style. The traditional churas have been completely abandoned by many Sindhi women of Sindh today and have adopted wearing
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