white wedding

noun

: a traditional wedding in which the bride wears a white dress

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Wearing her white wedding gown, Laetitia Obry of Gonsans, France, made sure to include her mom on her special day by making a surprise visit to her hospital room, according to a new report published Thursday, June 11, by Fox News, which cited news agency Caters News. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Here are a few famous brides who iconically chose to step away from the traditional white wedding gown and redefined bridal styling in the process. María Mérida, Glamour, 30 May 2026 On her wedding day, Jarman diverged from the classic white wedding dress, instead opting for a baby blue gown with a bohemian flair. Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026 People took offense with the color—white wedding dresses didn't become a popular tradition until the reign of Queen Victoria, who chose one for her 1840 wedding to Prince Albert. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white wedding

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