How to Wear a Cambodian Wedding Dress

Not every bride wears an white ball gown on their wedding day. Around the word, bridal gowns can vary in color, length style and contour depending on the religion and culture of the wedding participants. In Cambodia, brides wear colorful dresses adorned with jewels and rhinestones.

Instructions

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     Find a Cambodian wedding dress that characterizes poise and tradition. Traditional Cambodian weddings glorify the origin of Cambodia and the marriage of the first Khmer prince, Preah Thong, and the naga princess, Neang Neak, according to the Khmer Institute. Bridal gowns range from $300 to $600 and are generally colorful, one-strapped dresses, according to "The Cambodian Scene Magazine."
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     Set aside many hours to get ready on the day of your traditional Cambodian wedding. It can take hours to put on makeup, get your hair done and put on the dress. Put on your dress first so you don't smear your makeup or mess up your hair.
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     Put on the main bodice of the Cambodian wedding dress first, followed by the skirt portion. Then place the sash, which is also known as "sbbay," and any additional adornments. The sash should fall loosely around the tight-fitting underlay.
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     Put on any other jewelry you would like to wear with your Cambodian wedding dress. Jewelry can be modern or more traditional, depending on the bride's taste. Have the bridal attendants double-check your dress to make sure everything is zipped and in place.

Tips & Warnings

• Cambodian weddings traditionally consist of ceremonies and celebrations that last three days and nights. Because of the length of weddings, it isn't uncommon for Cambodian brides to have up to 10 dress changes throughout their wedding.