Traditional weddings in most Asian countries are unique. Their cultural traditions are most evident in this special occasion particularly in the bride’s gown, makeup and hairstyle. These traditional Asian weddings can be a great mine of inspiration for brides-to be who are dreaming of a unique, colorful wedding with a touch of Asian tradition. Check out the way traditional Japanese, Chinese and Korean brides are dressed and styled here:
Japanese
A traditional Japanese wedding is one of the most colorful Asian wedding. The bride usually wears a white wedding kimono, a “kakeshita” for the wedding ceremony and for the reception, wears over the white kimono a most gorgeous, elaborately embellished and colorful silk kimono called Uchikake. The bride’s hair is done in an elaborate traditional wedding updo called “Bunkintakashimada” that is now only wearable and realistically possible with a wig adorned with expensive combs and pretty hair ornaments. A traditional Japanese bride’s makeup is similar to a Geisha’s makeup; heavy, dramatic with a very white face, red lips and boldly madeup eyes.
Chinese
The traditional Chinese bride’s wedding gown is almost always red, a color that brings good luck according to the Chinese. In Northern China, the bride’s wedding dress is a one piece gown called Qi Pao, a red silk gown elaborately embroidered in gold and silver. In southern China, the wedding dress is called Cheongsam, also in red, but two – piece and ornately decorated with the image of a dragon and phoenix. A traditional Chinese bride’s hair is almost always done in a low bun sleekly combed off the face with a side part and decorated with flowers, ribbons and other colorful ornaments.
Korean
A traditional Korean bride wears an intricate and ornate top coat called a “Wonsam” over her clothes. This top coat has willowy sleeves and is made of silk, blue on the inside and red on the outside. A “wonsam” is elaborately embroidered with colorful flowers that represent, long life, prosperity and dignity. She wears a “ daedae” a red woven silk belt embroidered with gold. For the hair, a traditional Korean bride wears a” Jakduri”, a cap that covers her tightly pulled back hair low at the nape.
The bride should be the focal point of the entire wedding and this includes her hairstyle. Yet the bride also should have a hairstyle that stays put so she can certainly choose from latest wedding hairstyles for 2011.
When a woman becomes a bride she wants to really look her best and there are many different bridal hair ideas 2011. There are many hairstyles she can go with. They can be carefree or structured or if the hair is long simply let it stream down the back. Just make sure that it is very shiny so it gleams when walking down the aisle.
Bridal makeup tips for 2011 are more natural looking make up that complements the hair fashion and the hairstyle of the bride so that the hair clips or a bridal veil stand out. The face should look youthful and dewy. The face should look luminous and radiant. To add some emphasis bridal makeup tips for 2011 would be to give the eyes a smokey look for eyes that have a subtle smudged yet clean look about them. The whole look is one of clean outdoors with a body that is physically fit.
Bridal nails 2011 are may be on the shorter side. No long talons or sharp points for this year. But the bride can play with color. Perhaps make use of nail art and nail air brushing to make those nails look so fine. Whether they are painted to match the wedding dress sash or with some matching bright toe nails peeping out from her open toed high heeled shoes they have to be good looking and well cared for. You don’t want to look like you were weeding the garden.