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From India to Indonesia: Beautiful pictures of brides show how traditional wedding dresses look around the world

Many people associate weddings with white dresses and veils. However, wedding traditions are very different in how they look. Featured here are some of the most beautiful ceremonies and traditions.Some brides don colorful garments; others paint their faces and skin. 

A lot of people associate weddings with white dresses and veils - but, as these photos prove, the ceremonies can be anything but traditional.

Some brides wear colorful garments and accessories; others wear traditional items for their big days. 

From India to Indonesia, these are some of the most beautiful celebrations from around the world. 

This photo shows a bride from Romania in traditional garb. 

India has many different bridal traditions, but often pink or red wedding dresses are the item of choice. 

Married women in the north of the country can often be identified by a red dot in the middle of their forehead. 

Many brides wear headdresses and garlands, heavy with embroidery. 

For a traditional Japanese wedding, a bride will often sport a purely white kimono for the ceremony. 

This symbolizes purity and maidenhood - the traditional paper headdress worn by many brides is called a tsuno-kakushi. 

Hanbok is the name given to formal attire worn on ceremonial occasions in Korea. 

Korean bridal wear usually includes a jacket called a 'Jeogori' and a high-waisted, wrap-around skirt. 

China is very rich in culture, and there, red symbolizes good fortune - it is believed to keep away evil spirits. 

In Norway, the traditional wedding outfit is called a Bunad - it can be worn for other formal occasions, including christening parties . 

Russia has over 185 different ethnic groups, and many of these have their own separate wedding traditions - however, many nuptials can last up to a week. 

In Kazakhstan, typically brides will wear a headdress called a 'saukele' - they will also wear a facial veil. 

In a Maasai wedding, a bride can be required to wear a bold, colourful necklace made of beads and shells. 

Three days before an Indonesian woman ties the knot, she may have her nails, hands and feet painted with birds and flowers in henna. 

In traditional Uzbek weddings, the bride wears a colorful outfit embroidered with intricate patterns. 

Matrimony in Morocco is a magnificent celebration which involves several ceremonies. 

Generally, a Moroccan bride will wear silk, chiffon or satin garments - she will be required to change several times during the ceremony.