How to choose and wear a scarf for a wedding?

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 who take a vow of eternal love and fidelity before God. Two Orthodox Christians become one family.

Preparing for this exciting day requires compliance with strict requirements, in accordance with Orthodox canons and established traditions. The bride and groom are supposed to look their way in church. Close attention is paid alongside the newlywed.

There are a number of requirements for the clothing of parishioners 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 revealing clothes, bare shoulders and knees, deep neckline, bare back are unacceptable. Believing parishioners honor church orders and strive to look appropriate. Especially during the wedding ceremony.

Even the Apostle Paul said that brides are supposed to have a veil on their heads at their weddings, as a symbol of humility before their future husband. It was considered sinful and shameful for a parishioner to appear before icons with her head uncovered. In Russia, at all times, married women visited the walls of the temple with their heads covered. This is how they expressed their respect for this church tradition. The wedding bride was also given a certain headdress.

Traditional wedding veil is not suitable for this occasion., therefore, women put on a special headscarf for the ceremonial wedding ceremony. He not only covers the head of the newlywed, but gives her the image of romance and purity. Sometimes a stole is used instead of the bride's scarf.In modern times, this is very important, because often a wedding and a wedding take place on the same day, and a stole can hide for a while the revealing elements of a newlywed's dress. This is a chaste decision for every Orthodox who respects the traditions of their faith.

Manufacturers produce different types of women's headwear for the temple.

• Stole - a rectangular accessory made of light fabric: chiffon, silk, cotton. Quite wide and long product, trimmed along the edges with lace or fur trim.
• Hood - a comfortable element of the image, reminiscent of an ordinary hood, with lengthening to the shoulders, fastens with buttons. A kind of such a product can be considered a spacious cape - "raincoat". Its length can reach the floor. A dress with a train looks especially harmonious with this flowing accessory. Favorite option for modest brides who respect religious statutes.

• Bolero with a hood - a great solution for newlyweds, getting married in a sleeveless outfit.
• Shawl - large size woven or knitted accessory. It is also called a stole. The length of such a product is at least 1.5 m, and the width is from 0.8 to 1.4 m.

The most popular are considered to be lace wedding shawls. They are made of fine fabric decorated with skillfully woven patterns. An openwork shawl emphasizes the romantic and delicate image of the bride.

The chiffon head scarf also looks sophisticated and chaste. It can be trimmed with silk or lace embroidery.

The colors of scarves are popular among brides: white, ivory, milk, cream. All light, pastel colors are welcome and look appropriate for the wedding ceremony. And juicy shades of the color palette and dark options are best preferred for a different occasion.

You need to choose a scarf in accordance with the whole outfit so that the image looks harmonious. If the dress is one or several shades lighter, even a beautiful scarf may seem dirty, and the image of the bride may seem unkempt.

The traditional way to tie a scarf is under the chin. But solemn moments allow for other options. You can simply throw the scarf over your head, crossing the ends and throwing them over your back. This method is suitable for long garments with sufficient ties. If the material is heavy and does not slide out of the hair, you can simply throw a scarf over your head. But for reliability, it is better to attach the product to your hair with hairpins.

The white hood is very often chosen by modern newlyweds for church weddings. For a wedding, it is better to choose a not too intricate hairstyle, since under a scarf it can lose its shape. And it is more difficult to choose a headdress for a hairstyle of a complex design. The easiest way is to attach a veil to the hair, but its style does not always cover the head sufficiently.

The scarf is ideal for a wedding ceremony from all angles and in all respects. It remains only to choose the one suitable for a certain dress and image.

There are now enough wedding scarves on sale for every taste and for all kinds of images. To make a good purchase, you should heed the recommendations.

• First, inquire with the priest if it is planned to wear crowns on your head at the ceremony. If so, look for a non-slip cotton shawl. Satin, silk and synthetic fabrics are too slippery, it will be problematic for the crown to stay on them.If the crowns are supposed to be held over the heads, any scarf will do. In summer, translucent chiffon products, chic tulle stoles, openwork lace and silk shimmering in the sun look great. In cold weather, accessories for the head made of wool, angora, thin mohair, fur are permissible.
• It is not necessary to choose the most conservative wedding cape. The church is supportive of beauty. Embroidery with beads, sequins, intricate weaving braid, rhinestones are welcome. The main thing is that the beauty is not defiantly vulgar, and the color of the headdress is “flashy”.
• If you are planning a wedding in a dress with bare shoulders and a deep cut on the chest, it is advisable to take a closer look at the scarves made in the form of a stylish hood with a bolero. The same style is ideal for tight dresses, fitted outfits without pretentious cut.
• If the bodice of the wedding dress has flashy jewelry, it is wiser for the bride to put on a scarf that completely covers them. After the wedding, in a restaurant or at a photo shoot, you can show your outfit in all its beauty and splendor. Choose a different place and time to surprise your guests.

In online stores and real retail outlets, a variety of collections of wedding scarves are presented. The price of the product ranges from 400 to 5 thousand rubles. If you want to save money on a purchase, you can purchase an accessory in the online store or sew it yourself. The disadvantage of a virtual store is that you cannot try on a scarf before buying. The plus of personal work on tailoring is the observance of all details, size and the choice of the fabric that is most suitable for the dress.

For sewing, you only need basic cutting and sewing skills, a little time and costs for materials. But you will surely get an exclusive thing with a special energy for an equal celebration. The easiest way is to make a classic head scarf. This option should not be considered boring and standard. Beautiful patterns on the fabric or weaving lace will make it an exquisite addition to the outfit.

A scarf bought for a wedding, after being used for its intended purpose, is supposed to be kept and not given to anyone to abuse, donate, or wear to other events. It is a symbol of a special sacred ceremony that requires respect.

For information on how to sew a scarf for a wedding with your own hands, see the next video.