Bride refers to a woman about to be married or newlywed. Word "bride" comes from Old English 'bryd', shared with Germanic languages
Elders request union and verify bride-groom lineage. Wedding ceremony includes church/mosque and mels(i) ceremony. Bride's family blocks entrance, groomsmen serenade or bribe. Traditional dances performed at reception
Garter was originally a narrow fabric band for stockings. In 18th-20th centuries, garters were tied below knee for stocking support. Elizabethan men wore colorful garters with hose. Modern suspenders replaced traditional garters for stockings
Traditional wedding event where bride's circle meets before ceremony. Bride's hand is decorated with henna and traditional music played. Traditionally held one or few days before wedding
Henna night is a traditional Turkish women's gathering before wedding. Henna represents sacrifice in Turkey, especially during Kurban Bayramı. Young men are hennaed on their fingers as potential military sacrifices
Double Happiness symbol (shuāngxǐ) is prominently featured in wedding decorations. Red and gold colors are considered auspicious for weddings. Red envelopes (hong bao) are exchanged for money or jewelry. Traditional groom's family prepares 12 gifts for bride's side