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Inspirations for Couture Wedding Dresses – The Ghumra Tradition by Tatiana Porembova
Every culture has its own distinct wedding traditions – and when it comes to inspiration for couture wedding dresses, they all have lessons to teach! The elegance of Saudi wedding dresses manifests in a wonderful mix of ancient and modern styles. Choosing inspiration from some of the exquisite details of this culture can turn any wedding dress into a masterpiece. Even some Saudi traditions can become sources of inspiration for brides planning out their wedding experiences down to the last detail. Saudi weddings these days are usually contemporary in design, though the designs of The Dresses favour puffy, billowing styles.
Host Your Own Ghumra
On the day before the wedding, a Saudi bride-to-be traditionally hosts a Ghumra (literally meaning ‘henna night’) at her parents’ house with friends and family to celebrate the beginning of her new life. The bride invites her closest friends to come and paint their hands with henna in a multitude of gorgeous and intricate designs. These patterns can be a wonderful inspiration when it comes to the intricate stitching on couture wedding dresses, to make them as stunning close-up as they are from a distance. The Saudi bride-to-be usually wears a traditionally beaded, coloured gown, with a lot of gold around her head and golden bracelets on her wrists. White and pink are popular colours for the Ghumra dress, and, in the Saudi province of Madinah, the dress is so unique it even has its own name – Zaboon – and is a very expensive gown made solely for the henna night.
What’s In a Name?
An interesting fact is the origins of the name itself. The word Ghumra means ‘soaking’, and comes from the fact that the bride ‘soaks’ herself in gold and wears a dress that incorporates golden beads – a perfect example of true couture wedding dresses if ever there was one! It’s an amazing cultural link between the older and younger generations in the face of increasingly modern wedding ceremonies, and remains an event that can bring families together. The practise of applying the henna seems to have become more elaborate in the modern day, with many young women requesting more artistic drawings – such as depictions of flowers or stylish curves.
Although Ghumra is a beautiful event and the chance for the generations to come together in celebrating an upcoming marriage, some Saudi brides are choosing to forego the tradition in order to invest more in their wedding day. But, even aside from the inspirations the tradition can lend couture wedding dresses, the practice of Ghumra is a beautiful one. It would be a shame were it to be lost to the next generation of Saudi brides.
About the Author
Looking for couture wedding dresses? Tatiana Porembova is one of the leading wedding dress designers in London and her work spans a range of styles and influences. Based in Richmond, she creates beautiful couture wedding dresses and bridesmaids outfits to provide the perfect garments for the perfect day.
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