Why are wedding dresses traditionally white?

White is often associated with purity, which is why it’s thought of as the traditional colour for virgin brides.

But did you know that before the mid-1800s, brides actually wore red.

They didn’t start wearing white until around 1840 when Queen Victoria was married to Prince Albert.

Victoria went against tradition and opted for a white, lacy dress – a colour that, at the time, represented wealth as opposed to purity.

Clearly, the trend caught on, as many brides today still covet the classic white gown.