African Wedding Dresses

Find the most beautiful collection of African wedding dresses.

All around Africa, traditional weddings are dying out with the normalization and influx of the so called White Western African weddings. The article below is to show you importance and the richness of African weddings.The marriage between man and woman is a special celebration of the natural continuity of life in every part of Africa. In all the communities all over Africa the bride plays a very special role and is treated with maximum respect because she is a link between the ancestors and the unborn and is the most important part of family. A bride might bear a very powerful and strong child which is so important for Africans.

Most of the time, African wedding dresses are more captivating and colorful than the white, Western world bridal attire. They often feature matching headpieces and, sometimes, even the groom is wearing a matching suit. With amazingly rich colors, African wedding dresses really capture the essence of the big day. Colors vary throughout the entire spectrum, but some of the most loved are: blue, orange, mustard, emerald and purple. Usually, it’s the mix of prints and textures that really makes the dress stand out. The bolder, the better these print mixes are so beautifully eye catching.

African Traditional Weddings Dresses - Africans love traditional weddings, and if you are looking for ideas and inspiration we have you covered. These traditional wedding dresses are inspiration for beautiful dresses to wear as a traditional bride, bridesmaids at a traditional wedding, guests at a traditional wedding or evening dresses. They are for men, women and couples. Marriage ceremonies across Africa’s ethnic groups are not only deeply rooted in the continent’s respect and appreciation for family, but are also a celebratory affair with lots of food and beautiful African traditional wedding attire.

A white wedding gown looks fantastic through the eyes of African brides. The looks borrow a little something from the exuberance of the printed gowns, in the form of geometrically-lined hemlines and statement inserts. The most popular choice are golden motifs and small patterns which follow the contour of the dress. Exceptionally elegant. there also are the pure, all-white gowns in A-line, mermaid or princess shapes. The twist in the look is the pop of color added by the head-ties, which is just enough to bring the ensemble to life. All the dresses have clean and simple lines, which allows the eye to focus on the beauty of the bride herself.

Accessorize the Dress - Bridal crowns are popular in African wedding attire. They tend to feature the same colors and patterns as the dress and use a Velcro closure to ensure a proper fit. If you would like to wear a veil as well, you can pair them up and wear both. Shawls are also frequently seen with traditional African bridal dresses. When shopping for an African wedding gown, you'll often see a selection of coordinating shoes. They tend to be just as richly colored and elegant in appearance as the dresses. There are often coordinating suits for the groom to wear, so the color accents and patterns match up. What better way to symbolize your new status as one than to have complementing wedding attire? You'll give off a unified vibe as a couple from day one.