A traditional Armenian bride will wear a red silk gown and a cardboard headpiece that is shaped like wings and covered with feathers. During the ceremony, the god-parents who must be an exemplary married couple act as witnesses. The godfather must bring the most expensive gift and he takes the bride to the altar.

What do guests wear to an Armenian wedding?

The bride is encouraged to wear a conservative wedding dress. Excessive showing of cleavage, tight wedding gowns, or wedding dresses with hems above the knee are discouraged. Modesty in sexuality is an Armenian cultural trait.

Who pays for the wedding in Armenia?

Then there was the cultural gap between her parents and in-laws: In Turkey, the brides family pays for an elaborate engagement party, while the grooms family pays for the wedding. Armenian tradition calls for the brides family to host the wedding.

What is a wedding etiquette?

Most couples will clearly state the dress code on their invitations, so guests need to pay attention to their wishes. However, there is one wedding guest etiquette rule that all the experts agree on: Guests should never wear white, ever! “Under no circumstances should you wear white to a wedding.