The traditional clothing worn by the bride is a white gown, usually floor length. The white symbolizes purity, but can be adorned with beading or sequence. The groom and his party will most often wear black tuxedoes.
Most often, the bride is walked down the aisle and given away by her father. This is a very old custom which is still practiced. However , as families mix and marriages sometimes happen later in life, some brides choose their sons, brothers , or step-fathers to walk them down the aisle.
The bride will throw her bouquet at the end of the wedding, the lucky girl to catch it is said to be the next married. It is also common for the wedding vehicle to be covered with shaving cream, balloons, or cans and messages to be written on the glass to show others they were just married.
Traditionally, the bride’s parents pay for the wedding. This is probably based on the dowry customs which are no longer practiced in the west.