The conclusion of a church marriage is an important and deliberate step, and not just a beautiful ritual. This is a special sacrament between a man and a woman, which give a vow of eternal love and loyalty before God. Two Orthodox become one family.
Preparation for this exciting day requires compliance with strict requirements, according to Orthodox canons and established traditions. The bride and groom are supposed to look like in church. Close attention is paid to the bride and groom.
A number of demands are made for the dress of a parishioner in the church It is believed that a woman should not cross the threshold of the holy monastery with her head uncovered. And also too frank clothes, bare shoulders and knees, deep cleavage, bare back are unacceptable. Believers parishioners honor the church order and strive to look appropriate. Especially during the wedding ceremony.
Why brides wear a handkerchief
Even the apostle Paul said that brides should have a covering on their heads at the wedding, as a symbol of humility in front of their future husband. It was considered sinful and shameful for parishioners to appear before the icons with their heads uncovered. In Russia, at all times, married women have visited the walls of the temple with their heads covered. So they expressed their respect for this church tradition. The crowning bride was also put on a certain headdress.
Traditional wedding veil is not very suitable for this occasion.therefore, women wear a special scarf for the ceremonial wedding ceremony. He does not just cover the head of the bride, but gives her the image of romance and innocence. Sometimes instead of a headscarf brides use stole. In modern times it is very important, because often the wedding and the wedding take place on the same day, and the tent-like elements of the bridal dress can hide the stole for a while. This is a chaste decision for every Orthodox, respectful tradition of their faith.
With particular attention should be paid to the fixation of the scarf on the hair, so as not to have to be distracted from the ritual, adjusting the falling fabric.
Types of scarves
Manufacturers produce different types of women's hats for the temple.
- Palatine - rectangular shape accessory, sewn of light fabric: chiffon, silk, cotton. Quite a wide and long product, trimmed around the edges with laces or fur trim.
- Hood - a convenient element of the image, resembling an ordinary hood, with an extension to the shoulders, fastens with buttons. A variety of such products can be considered a spacious cape - "cloak". Its length can reach the floor. A dress with a train looks especially harmoniously with this drop-down accessory. Favorite modest brides who worship religious ordinances.
- Bolero with a hood - A great solution for newlyweds getting married in a sleeveless outfit.
- Shawl - woven or knitted accessory large size. He also called his palatine. The length of such a product is not less than 1.5 m, and its width is from 0.8 to 1.4 m.
Colors and fabrics
Lace wedding shawls are considered the most popular. They are made of delicate matter, decorated with artfully woven patterns. Openwork shawl emphasizes the romantic and gentle image of the bride.
Chiffon headscarf on the head also looks refined and chaste. It can be trimmed with silk or lace embroidery.
Thin cotton is also not overlooked by the bride, going to the altar. Cotton scarf is chosen in the cold season, complementing a rather dense fabric with fur.
Among brides colors of scarves are popular: white, ivory, dairy, cream. All light, pastel colors are welcome and look appropriate for the wedding ceremony. A rich shades of color palette and dark options are better to choose for a different occasion.
It is necessary to select a scarf in accordance with the whole outfit so that the image looks harmonious. If the dress is one or more tones lighter, even a beautiful shawl may seem dirty, and the image of the bride is untidy.
How to tie a scarf
The traditional way to tie a scarf is under the chin. But solemn moments allow for other options. You can simply throw a shawl on your head, crossing the ends and throwing them behind your back. This method is suitable for long products, with strings of sufficient length. If the material is heavy and does not move out of the hair, you can simply throw a scarf over your head. But for reliability, it is better to attach the product to the hair with barrettes.
The most comfortable cut of the scarf is in the form of a bulky hood: no need to think about how to attach or tie it. It is easy to put on and take off, does not spoil the complex hairstyle, covers the head well and does not fall off the shoulders.
The white hood is often chosen by modern newlyweds for weddings in the church. For the wedding is better to choose not too intricate hairstyle, as under the shawl, it can lose shape. And under the hairstyle of complex design it is more difficult to choose a headdress. The easiest way to fix the veil on the hair, but not always its style covers the head sufficiently.
The scarf is ideal for a wedding ceremony from all angles and in all respects. It remains only to choose the appropriate under a certain dress and image.
How to choose
On sale now there are enough wedding scarves for every taste and under every possible images. To make a successful purchase, you should heed the recommendations.
- Pre-ask the father, whether it is supposed to wear crowns at the ceremony on his head. If so, you should pay attention to the scarf of non-slip cotton fabric. Atlas, silk and synthetic fabrics are too slippery, holding the crown on them will be problematic. If the crowns are supposed to be held over the heads, any scarf will do. In the summer, translucent chiffon products, plush tulle stoles, lace lace and sun-shining silk look great. In the cold, accessories on head made of wool, angora, fine mohair, and fur are permissible.
- It is not necessary to choose a wedding cape as conservative as possible. The church is supportive of beauty. Embroidery with beads, sequins, intricate weaving of braid, rhinestones is welcomed. The main thing is that beauty should not be defiantly vulgar, and the color of the headdress should be “screaming”.
- If the wedding is supposed to be in a dress with open shoulders and a deep neckline on the chest, it is advisable to look at the scarves made in the form of a stylish hood with a bolero. The same style is ideal for tight-fitting dresses, fitted dresses without an elaborate cut.
- If the bodice of the wedding dress has flashy decorations, it is more sensible for the bride to put on a scarf completely covering them. After the wedding, in a restaurant or at a photo shoot, you can show the outfit in all its beauty and brilliance. Choose to surprise guests another place and time.
Cost of
In online stores and real outlets are a diverse collection of scarves for the wedding. The price of products ranges from 400 to 5 thousand rubles. If you want to save on the purchase, you can purchase an accessory in the online store or sew it yourself. The disadvantage of the virtual store is that you won't be able to try on a handkerchief before you buy it. Plus personal work on sewing - compliance with all the details, size and choice of the fabric most suitable for the dress.
For sewing only elementary skills of cutting and sewing will be needed, a little time and material costs. But surely it will turn out an exclusive thing with a special energy for an equivalent celebration.The easiest way to make a classic shawl on his head. No need to consider this option boring and standard. Beautiful patterns on the fabric or weaving of lace will make of it an elegant addition to the dress.
You can tie it on your head in different ways. He will look great on the bride under the church vaults.
A shawl bought for a wedding after the intended use is supposed to be stored and not allowed to vilify anyone, don’t donate, don’t wear on other events. This is a symbol of a special sacred ceremony, requiring careful treatment.
How to sew a scarf for the wedding with your own hands, see the following video.
