While a few historic women wore white gowns to the altar over the centuries – including Mary Queen of Scots in 1558 – it wasn’t until Queen Victoria debuted a white silk-spun gown at her wedding to ... Los Angeles Times: The Case for Color: Why Brides Are Rethinking the White Wedding Dress The Case for Color: Why Brides Are Rethinking the White Wedding Dress Despite changing bridal trends, some women still face religious and family pressure over what their wedding attire should symbolize. By Gina Ryder “The bride wore white” was printed so often in ...

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