Fashion Why Wedding Dresses Are White (It Was Never About Purity) Scott Admin posted on 8 months ago — updated on 1 second ago 197 views White wedding dresses feel timeless—but the tradition is surprisingly recent. From Roman rituals to Queen Victoria’s influence, here’s how white became the ultimate symbol of “the perfect wedding.” history fashion wedding wedding dresses History of Simple Things Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".