> I read about the tradition to wear "etwas Altes, etwas Neues, etwas
> Geliehenes, etwas Blaues"
Und ein lucky Deutschmark in her Schue? (Sorry, reaching back to
high school German!)
> Hm, at the costume museum in Bath, I remember seeing pre-1900 bridal
> dresses which weren't white, and many could probably just count as
> "Sunday best", but couldn't spot a trend to a particular color like
> blue.
At some point in the 18th century, white and silver became
fashionable for wedding gowns. That was for those who could afford
it! But still most women were married in their best dress. I think
Queen Victoria renewed the fashion for white again, but still not
everyone could afford a white dress just for their wedding. I'm not
sure when a white dress became affordable for "all," but maybe 20th
century?
-Carol
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