April 1, 2016

Wearing an all-white ensemble is a relatively recent trend attributed to Queen Victoria, who wore a white gown trimmed with orange blossoms.

Her daughters followed in her footsteps, wearing all-white ensembles that came to simultaneously evoke simplicity and luxury.  This look was abandoned during the Second World War, when brides simply wore their best outfit.

The all-white look came back quickly after the war and has been the strongest influence in bridal fashion ever since.