Bride

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A bride is a woman who is about to be married or who is a newlywed. When marrying, the bride's future spouse is usually referred to as the bridegroom or just groom. In Western culture, a bride may be attended by a maid, or more bridesmaids. The word "bride" has its roots in the Old English word bryd, which is shared with other Germanic languages. In Western countries, brides typically wear white wedding dresses, a tradition started by Queen Victoria. The white dress was once considered a symbol of luxury due to the difficulties in laundering delicate white clothing. Today, Western brides may wear white, cream, or ivory dresses, regardless of their number of marriages. In non-Western countries, brides often wear national dress, with white wedding dresses being uncommon in Asian cultures as it symbolizes mourning and death. Red, on the other hand, represents vibrancy and health and is commonly worn by brides in many Asian cultures. Brides may also wear multiple outfits, as seen in some traditions...

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