Global Bride by Bettina R. Palileo
Just like literary cliches, traditions are what they are for very good reasons.
There is truly something to be said for a ceremony wherein every gesture, every
fold of cloth and every piece of jewelry stand for something. And so,
Kiko House of Couture recommends taking a peek at your heritage and
incorporating it into the wedding of your dreams.
Consider the delicate intricacy of a Spanish mantilla, draped as a shawl or as a veil.
Why not the elegant silhouette of a butterfly sleeve, taken from the Filipino terno?
How about incorporating bright colors and hand embroidery found in Indian saris?
Even a single item, can make a difference, like one of your Japanese aunt’s Kanzashi
combs to adorn your hair or something red to signify luck, the way the color is used
in a traditional Chinese wedding.
Think of it this way, in this day and age of minimalist dresses,
no wedding veil and self-written vows, what is traditional may
just be what makes your wedding stand out. So take your pick from
your own rich history (and even make parents and relatives happy along the way)
and adapt it to a style all your own.
