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  2. Poruwa ceremony - Wikipedia

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    The groom presents to his bride a white cloth which in turn is presented to the bride's mother. This is an expression of the groom's gratitude to his mother-in-law. The bride's mother will then present a plate of milk rice specially cooked for the occasion to the bride who feeds a portion to the groom. The groom then feeds the bride.

  3. Wedding dress - Wikipedia

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    Wedding dress from 1891. Until the late 1960s wedding dresses reflected the styles of the day; since then they have often been based on Victorian styles. Weddings performed during and immediately following the Middle Ages were often more than a personal union between two individuals. They frequently symbolized a union between families ...

  4. Formal wear - Wikipedia

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    Formal wear or full dress is the Western dress code category applicable for the most formal occasions, such as weddings, christenings, confirmations, funerals, Easter and Christmas traditions, in addition to certain state dinners, audiences, balls, and horse racing events.

  5. Rules that 'Say Yes to the Dress' brides must follow

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    A traditional wedding dress appointment takes an hour or two, but brides on the show should prepare to film for an eight- to 10-hour day. This gives production enough time to capture interviews ...

  6. Kebaya - Wikipedia

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    Kebaya kerancang are usually worn as the formal dress for the wedding party by the mothers of the bride and groom. The cut may be akin to kartini model with a sondai tip, tapering down at the front measuring 20 to 30 centimetres from the flat part of the hip, or it can be kebaya panjang nyak Betawi, which is a long kebaya with flat bottom edge ...

  7. Kandyan jewellery - Wikipedia

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    Kandyan jewellery comes from the hill capital of Ceylon or Sri Lanka. The Kandyan Kingdom lasted till 1815 resulting in the original sets of jewellery and designs still being preserved and worn by Kandyan families today. Kandyan jewellery is handmade and was designed specifically for the royal families. It carries symbols of wealth, prosperity ...

  8. Wedding - Wikipedia

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    Wedding dress (or bridal gown), a special dress worn by a bride. Traditional Western wedding veil Wedding veil, popularized by Queen Victoria, was a long-held custom in which the 'purity' and 'innocence' of the bride could thwart evil spirits. Morning dress, western daytime formal dress; White tie ("evening dress" in the U.K; very formal ...

  9. Bride - Wikipedia

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    The woman to the far right is wearing a typical wedding dress from 1929. Up until the late 1930s, wedding dresses reflected the styles of the day. From that time onward, wedding dresses have been based on Victorian ballgowns. In Europe and North America, the typical attire for a bride is a formal dress, and a veil.