In this episode of Thick & Thin, we're tracing back tradition and unpacking the history of the wedding industry. I explore the origins behind modern marriage practices and discover that the meaning of the white wedding dress goes much deeper than the long-spun western tale of purity and virginity.// Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte/

SOURCES:

A Natural History of the Wedding Dress | JSTOR

Ancient Roman Bridal Fashion

Chinese Wedding Attire Basics | THE KNOT

Lives of the Queens of Scotland and English Princesses

History of White Wedding Dresses | CNN

And the Bride Wore | MONTANA WOMENS HISTORY

The Meaning of Something Old | THE KNOT

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