In Western weddings, a bride typically wears a white dress, which was made popular by Queen Victoria in the 19th century. However, in Asia, wedding outfits can look completely different depending on the country.  Asian traditions offer a wide variety of dazzling cultural gowns that continue to be worn for ceremonies today. Talented designers have come up with creative designs that marry the new and the old, presenting the beauty of traditional cultural gowns with a contemporary twist. These designs allow style-savvy brides to honor their traditions while still maintaining modernity.  Join us as we share some of our favorite modern Asian cultural bridal gown designs below!

 

Chinese Gowns

Dresses: 1-2. Manli Bride Haute Couture  |   3. Adrian Gan (photo by Axioo)   |   4. Sissae   |   5. Manli Bride Haute Couture   |   6. Sophie Design

 

Japanese Gowns

Dresses: 1. Amtteliebe   |   2. Tutu Dress  |   3. Cucuru   |   4. Acqua Grazie   |   5. Galleria Collection   |   6. Tutu Dress

 

Indian Gowns

Credits: 1. Indian Wedding Bliss   |   2. Paper Antler  |   3. Dipak Studios Wedding Photography   |   4. Paper Antler   |   5. Ibrahim Nagi   |   6. Shyamal & Bhumika (photo by Banga Studios)

 

Korean Gowns

Dresses: 1. Hanbok Lynn   |   2-3. Sukhyun   |    4-6. Hanbok.EunU

 

Thai Gowns

Dresses: 1. 2992 Wedding Studio   |   2. Lorra by Mso (0-2882-3390)   |    3-4. Vanus Couture   |   5. Amata Wedding   |   6. Marry Me Wedding Studio