15+ Compilation Of Unique Bridal Looks From Around the World

A white wedding dress, a veil, and a bridal bouquet — nowadays, these are an integral part of a wedding almost everywhere in the world. Despite this, there are some couples that choose a more traditional wedding look over a plain, white dress.

Here at Apegeo, we’ve prepared a compilation of unique, traditional wedding attire from different parts of the world that will surely make you gasp.

1. A bride in Yemen usually wears a golden ceremonial dress with a lot of traditional gold and silver jewelry.


20+ Bridal Looks From Around the World That Can Flip Your Perception of Wedding Attire on Its Head© baleqeesofsheba / tumblr

2. Japanese brides often wear a pure white kimono which stands for purity and maidenhood.


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3. Kinnauri brides (of the Kashmir region) usually wear a veil made of silver chains, large necklaces, and small Buddhist charm boxes.

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4. In Kazakhstan, a bride traditionally has a wedding headpiece called a saukele, symbolizing the beginning of a new life as a legitimate spouse.

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5. Mongolian brides wear a patterned dress called a “deel” that has been worn for centuries by Mongols in Central Asia.

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6. Brides in Kenya wear a heavy, beaded wedding collar, a headdress, bracelets, beaded cowhide shawls, and around 20 individual necklaces.

20+ Bridal Looks From Around the World That Can Flip Your Perception of Wedding Attire on Its Head© Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher / National Geographic

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7. In Norway, the traditional wedding garb is known as “bunad” — it has silver details that ward off evil spirits.

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8. Traditional Indonesian wedding attire in Jakarta includes plenty of gold, intricate patterns, striking colors, and ornate head pieces.

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9. South Africa’s traditional wedding attire includes a hat for the bride’s head called “inkehli” and colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets.

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10. The brides in Turkmenistan are covered from head to toe in capes and coats which drive away evil spirits and act as amulets.

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11. In Tibet, a groom gives his bride a wedding gown and jewelry which includes a headpiece, silver jewelry to attach to her braids, or an amulet with a small metal statue of Buddha.


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12. Brides in Ossetia wear a dress with long sleeves, patterns on the fabric, and a metal belt at the waist known as a talisman.

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13. In South Korea, brides wear “hanbok”, a traditional dress of bright colors and simple lines that represents thousands of years of tradition.

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14. Romanian brides’ cylindrical headdresses were believed to protect them from evil forces.

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15. Brides in the Gora region (between Kosovo and Macedonia) have their faces painted to ward off bad luck.

20+ Bridal Looks From Around the World That Can Flip Your Perception of Wedding Attire on Its Head© Nita Zeqiri / National Geographic
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16. Indian brides opt for a colorful sari that reflects their region of origin and have their hands adorned with henna patterns.

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17. Ethiopian wedding attire includes dark-colored velvet crowns and robes in purple and gold.

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18. Brides in Eritrea wear a headdress that historically was meant to hide their face from guests.

20+ Bridal Looks From Around the World That Can Flip Your Perception of Wedding Attire on Its Head© Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher / National Geographic



19. In Sri Lanka, a bride has a Nalalpata which is special jewelry that has to be placed on the middle of the forehead by the mother of the bride as a symbol of eternity.

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20. A bride in China wears qipao, a red silk dress that symbolizes luck and wealth.

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21. Ukrainian bridal attire usually includes an embroidered dress with floral patterns and bright colors associated with youth and beauty.


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22. Wreaths and other hair ornaments made of flowers and herbs are an essential part of many traditional Polish weddings.

20+ Bridal Looks From Around the World That Can Flip Your Perception of Wedding Attire on Its Head© IMadeYouDoAThing / imgur
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Would you personally prefer a white dress to a traditional wedding outfit or vice versa? What are your favorite wedding dresses around the world? Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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