A little bit of history about white wedding dresses

The wedding dress of Queen Victoria was worn by Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, at her wedding to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gothaon 10 February 1840. She selected a white dress, which was considered an unusual choice at a time when colours were more usual, made from heavy silk satin. The Honiton lace used for her wedding dress proved an important boost to Devon lace-making. Queen Victoria has been credited with starting the tradition of white weddings and white bridal gowns, although she was not the first royal to be married in white.

Color, style and ceremonial importance of the gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Western cultures, brides often choose a white wedding dress, which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century. In eastern cultures, brides often choose red to symbolize auspiciousness.

Pair of white satin shoes worn by Queen Victoria on her wedding day

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their return from the marriage service at St James’s Palace, London, 10 February 1840. Engraved by S Reynolds after F Lock.

 

 

 

BELJOUR Couture was highlighted among the top fashion designers on Tarde Arbai

We are so delighted to know that we were highlighted among the top fashion designers on Tarde Arbai ! Read the article below ,

Top fashion designers showcased at the Wedding Fair

In celebration of the wedding season, the two-day Wedding Fair at The Ajman Palace Hotel in the UAE emirate kicked off to a dazzling start on February 12 with over 20 top designers unveiling the latest trends in wedding dresses.

The show was opened by world-famous Emirati Fashion Designer Mona Al Mansouri – the 2014 UN Goodwill Ambassador. She was joined by leading names such as Mirna El-Hage, Ritu Kumar, Maryam Al Shaibani and Sahar Atif, Beljour among others.

During the two days, more than 1,700 people visited the show with many travelling from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Australia to attend the exhibition. Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO of HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, said: “The Wedding Fair at The Ajman Palace Hotel was a grand success. We are proud of organising it for the first time in Ajman and have received an excellent feedback from both the exhibitors and visitors.”

“We are extremely grateful to Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, chairman of Ajman Tourism Development Department, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, chairman and CE of Manafa for their kind patronage. Ajman is endowed with a rich heritage, culture, natural beauty and such events allow first-time visitors to discover not only its potential as a wedding destination but its many other facets including a magnificent five-star venue such as The Ajman Palace Hotel,” he said.

Among the top exhibitors were luxury brands such as Wiener Silber Manufactur from Vienna displaying unique silverwork masterpieces, Ege Exquisit from Germany showcasing the world’s finest table and bed linens and KPM, a trend-setter in producing timeless porcelain since 1763. – TradeArabia News