- Getting dressed up in something special is part of the excitement that is going to a wedding.
- Around the world, people wear a variety of clothing to get married or attend a wedding.
- While in the UK it's common for guests to wear hats when attending a wedding, traditional Peruvian dress for wedding guests typically includes wearing multiple skirts at a time.
The ways people dress for weddings can differ around the world.
And the bride and groom aren't the only ones who can wear traditional wedding outfits. In many countries, guests will also don outfits that can reflect their customs and religious beliefs.
Of course, traditions may vary by region, and not everyone from a certain culture or country practices the same things.
Take a look at what traditional wedding guest attire may look like around the world.
Traditional female dress for a Mandarin wedding typically features a qipao — also known as a cheongsam.
Source: Walking in May and Little Qipao
Traditional Qipao can be a one- or two-piece, knee-length, or floor-length silk dress, and will often feature an embroidered floral pattern. You can also spot a high or low collar around the neckline.
Source: Difference Between, Little Qipao
Malaysia is made up of several different cultures. But for the Malay people in particular, women sporting traditional wedding attire might wear a baju kurung.
Source: The Star and Her World Brides
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