<P> A wedding dress or wedding gown is the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony . Color , style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants . In Western cultures , brides often choose white wedding dress , which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century . In eastern cultures , brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness . </P>
<P> A wedding dress or wedding gown is the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony . Color , style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants . In Western cultures , brides often choose white wedding dress , which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century . In eastern cultures , brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness . </P>
when did the white wedding dress tradition start
when did the white wedding dress tradition start
in the 19th century
in the 19th century