bridal costume

Ceremony attire, white

A bridal costume is the clothing worn by a bride at her wedding—typically a white or ivory gown in Western traditions, though styles vary widely across cultures.

The term sounds slightly formal or old-fashioned compared to simply saying wedding dress or bridal gown, and may emphasize the full ensemble including veil, shoes, and accessories rather than just the dress itself.

Related

train · tiara · bouquet · maid of honor · silk · altar · aisle · ceremony · tulle · satin · bridesmaid · wedding party · getting ready · trousseau · garter · something blue · something borrowed · chapel

Opposites
ceremonial occasion

bridal costumemourning dress

Clothing for bereavement

widow's weeds · burial shroud · black armband

formality and purpose

bridal costumeeveryday wear

Ordinary daily clothing

work clothes · loungewear · street clothes · sweatpants · pajamas

marital role

bridal costumegroomswear

Attire for men marrying

tuxedo · morning suit · bridesmaid dress

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G