What does a red ribbon on a wedding dress mean?

krasnaya-lenta-na-svadebnom-plate-chto-znachit-Neprivychno-no-effektno18Brides who want to be stylish and original at their wedding can choose an original wedding dress or add different colors to it. For example, a suitable color for a dress is red because it represents passion and love.

Red ribbon on a wedding dress

No one is surprised anymore by the red thread on the hand, which protects against the evil eye. What does this ribbon on the dress mean? Some brides wear it for the sake of beauty, originality, and some as a tribute to traditions that are passed down through generations.

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Customs

According to the traditions of many peoples, the color red is a symbol of purity and devotion. It’s not for nothing that in China, Japan, Turkey, and Pakistan, red is considered a traditional color for clothing.

By the way, in Rus' this outfit was a symbol of protection from envious people and the evil eye, and was also traditional.

Times have changed and now brides are happy to wear white dresses with a red ribbon to their wedding, which is a sign of the girl’s purity and fidelity.

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Beliefs

There is a red ribbon tradition in Azerbaijan and Turkey. Before leaving home, the girl is blessed by her parents, and then the brother-in-law ties a red ribbon around the bride.

This knot signifies the unification of two families, the purity and virginity of the girl.

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Where is the best place to attach a red ribbon on a wedding dress?

The red ribbon, which is used as an additional element to the outfit, can be different. These are possible:

  • narrow or wide tape;
  • accessory with a bow;
  • the brightest element.

The most popular style is considered to be models with multi-layered skirts, which are complemented by a wide bright belt. It can be decorated with a bow located in the middle of the back. Moreover, the ends of the belt fall onto the dress and can reach the edge of the hem.

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If a short girl chooses a wedding dress, then she needs to complement the skirt with a belt 5-6 cm wide. Moreover, the belt must be tied slightly above the waist. This technique will visually elongate the figure, and the woman will look slimmer and taller. If a girl does not want to emphasize her waist, then you can tie a belt at hip level. The belt for fluffy short dresses can be decorated with a flower or a bow, but this option looks best only on young girls.

Don't forget that there are many shades of red that also deserve attention: crimson, burgundy, terracotta, amaranth, cardinal.

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