Colors as symbol

A study revealed that certain colors stimulate the senses. Some colors stimulate food appetite. Some colors are painted to give a "warm" or "cool" feeling in houses. Colors have different meanings. Take white, for example. The chinese associate it with death. Majority associate it with peace and purity.

This color made me think as I go through wedding gown designs to choose from. There's this gown I was attracted to because of its pink accents. The whole gown is generally white but it has handpainted fuschia pink and green leaf patterns along the sequins and beads, back and front. I was so excited that I had the gown taken off the rack, wore it (more like, squeezed in) and took photos of myself (with the bridal shop owner's permission and assistance. hehehe. Hi, Rhoda!)

When I showed the photos to my mother and the older members of the office, they reluctantly proclaimed that brides should wear white or one-color gown. They discussed that white means purity, etc. My mother is a bit concerned about what the provincemates might say. The younger members described it as "unique" and said that I can choose what to wear at my wedding.

Which brings me to my dilemma. White symbolizes purity. Does wearing "non-white" gown make a bride "less pure"? Does wearing white "purify" a person? Do I let go of my fascination for the color and let the flowers and entourage carry it for me? Unlike other girls,I never practiced or imagined myself wearing wedding gowns during my childhood. During preps, I attended to important matters first (food!) before I faced the duty of choosing a wedding gown design.

Having considered my mother's feelings, I've reconsidered the color and design. Hmm. Maybe, I can still "tweak" something. :)