Weddings
When somebody says the word "wedding", it would be typical for the average person to think of the image of an elaborate and elegant white dress. Perhaps they would imagine studded diamonds exquisitely decorating the train of white lace following the bride, or the big shiny black shoes the groom wore. However, that was not the case for everyone during the Elizabethan Era. The style and beauty lay in the hands of classes (Leed).
It might be surprising to say that Elizabethan brides were not expected to wear white dresses. In actuality, the tradition of wearing white dresses at weddings didn't start during this period (it was later on in the coming centuries). It was typical for the wedding dress to be decorated with rosemary and roses, and for the bride's hair to be adorned with more flowers. Brides could wear anything - it could be something very fashionable, or something of the current color or cut. It all depended on her opinion on what to wear. Still, depending on the social status of her family, the bride could have a new gown made, or she could wear the best dress in her wardrobe and garnish them with new ribbons and flowers. Yet, the wedding gown, whether it was specially made by a seamstress or found in the corner of a closet, was worn like any other dress after the wedding was over. They could wear the wedding dress to the market to buy food! (Leed)
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It might be surprising to say that Elizabethan brides were not expected to wear white dresses. In actuality, the tradition of wearing white dresses at weddings didn't start during this period (it was later on in the coming centuries). It was typical for the wedding dress to be decorated with rosemary and roses, and for the bride's hair to be adorned with more flowers. Brides could wear anything - it could be something very fashionable, or something of the current color or cut. It all depended on her opinion on what to wear. Still, depending on the social status of her family, the bride could have a new gown made, or she could wear the best dress in her wardrobe and garnish them with new ribbons and flowers. Yet, the wedding gown, whether it was specially made by a seamstress or found in the corner of a closet, was worn like any other dress after the wedding was over. They could wear the wedding dress to the market to buy food! (Leed)
Advance to jewelry page to learn about Elizabethan Era wedding rings!