Ever wondered why we always wear white wedding dresses and any other color is considered odd and not accepted? 

The tradition actually started with Queen Victoria’s 1840 wedding to Prince Albert. Before this, white was an uncommon choice of gown colour, largely due to impracticality (white is VERY hard to keep white) and cost (only the very wealthiest could afford to purchase a white dress that could only be worn once).

The only other notable instance of white wedding gowns was from Mary Queen of Scots in 1559. However, when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert wed, wearing a white dress was suddenly very much sought after.

So, when Queen Victoria stepped out in a white gown, many newspapers and magazines reported on her fashion choice. Her decision to opt for a white gown was reportedly so she could show off the fine lace detail produced by the British lace industry. Not long after, many wealthier brides embraced the trend! They wore white wedding dresses, and eventually, this trend spread across all social class levels and was indented as ‘tradition’ in the 20th century.