The truth & myth of the white wedding

Published: Dec. 17, 2020, 11 a.m.

In this episode of Thick & Thin, we're tracing back tradition and unpacking the history of the wedding industry. I explore the origins behind modern marriage practices and discover that the meaning of the white wedding dress goes much deeper than the long-spun western tale of purity and virginity.// Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte/\nSOURCES:\nA Natural History of the Wedding Dress | JSTOR\nAncient Roman Bridal Fashion\nChinese Wedding Attire Basics | THE KNOT\nLives of the Queens of Scotland and English Princesses\nHistory of White Wedding Dresses | CNN\nAnd the Bride Wore | MONTANA WOMENS HISTORY\nThe Meaning of Something Old | THE KNOT\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices