A Guide to Asian Weddings: The Bride and the Groom’s Outfit

Choosing an outfit for a wedding can be tricky, especially if you haven’t been given a dress code to follow, yet attending a wedding of a different culture can make this decision even harder. Saiaf Films, one of the award-winning Fresno Sikh Wedding Photographer and Videographer, shares some thoughts on how dress codes look like on different Asian weddings.

The Bride

Japan
Japanese weddings are huge affairs. It is often the parents of the couple who organize the wedding, and they are willing to spend excessive amounts to save face. As such, the large scale of the weddings means that the bride can have as many as five costume changes, which makes a great chance for your Fresno Sikh Wedding Photographer and videographer to capture footages of the bride.

The traditional wedding is called a Shinto wedding and at one of these ceremonies, the bride often wears a white kimono. At more modern-day ceremonies, the bride chooses to wear a dress similar to that of a Western wedding dress but with a Japanese print.

India
As witnessed by almost every Fresno Sikh Wedding Photographer, the location of the wedding often determines the bridal outfit of an Indian bride. In some regions, the bride wears a saree, a garment that looks like a long drape; while in others the bride wears a lehenga, which is a long skirt. Often the bride is dressed in red or another vibrant colour, and her garments will be carefully embroidered with an impressive design. The bride and the rest of her bridal party are often painted with delicate henna patterns on the back of their hands.

China
A Chinese bride often chooses to dress in red as this is the colour of good luck in China. In some regions, typically in northern China, the traditional attire for a bride is a one-piece dress that is embroidered with gold and silver designs. In southern China, the typical wear is a two-piece frock.

On their feet, they often wear a small heel that has been embroidered with a recognizable symbol. For example, this could be a turtle or a deer which are symbols of happiness and longevity. Even here in the U.S., Saiaf Films often see Chinese brides still following the traditional dress code and ceremony, especially if the couple has pure Chinese bloodline. With such, it is important to hire the right Fresno Sikh Wedding Videographer who’s familiar with Asian weddings and traditions.

The Groom

Japan
The traditional outfit for a Japanese groom is a wedding kimono called a montsuki, which often displays the family crest. The groom then changes into a tuxedo for the after-party, although more recently grooms start the ceremony in a tuxedo, too.

India
Grooms from different places in India choose to dress differently on their wedding day. According to some sikh wedding videographers and photographers, some husbands-to-be wear traditional dress, such as a dhoti, which is a rectangular cloth that is tied around the waist. In other regions, they wear a sherwani (a long coat), a kurta (loose falling shirt that hangs below the knee) or a Western suit.

Men, like their brides, often have henna on their bodies but it is not as elaborate and often hidden under the clothing.

China
A traditional Chinese groom is dressed in a silk coat over an embroidered robe. Nowadays, the traditional overcoat is sometimes not worn.

The groom often has to wear special headwear which is a black hat with a decorative red tassel. Some younger generations no longer follow the traditional dress code and simply wear a tuxedo or a Western-style business suit.

Your Wedding at Fresno
Create an unforgettable beginning to your new life together. Why not take advantage of white weddings and get married in the valleys of Fresno or exchange vows in the romantic facade of the countryside? Fresno simply has a romance all its own. Imagine a dreamy wedding scene in front of a stone fireplace or a lush vineyard – definitely makes for a beautiful wedding photos.

Weddings in Fresno are magical, romantic and – most importantly – budget friendly. You can benefit from your venue’s natural decorations, swap Champagne for mulled wine and much more.