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Which looks better, Thai wedding dress or Cambodian?

Asked by chelle21689 (7907points) June 5th, 2013 from iPhone

I had the opportunity to be a bridesmaid for the first time for a traditional Asian wedding particularly Cambodian. Let me tell you, it is long, boring, and exhausting! Two day long ceremony, each phase an hour long sitting on the floor, 8 different outfit changes and hair styles!!

Anyways got me thinking about if I one day get married would I wear a Cambodian or thai wedding dress? My dad is from Thailand, boyfriend is cambodian. Most times at a reception I see asians change into their traditional cultural dress.

Thai dress seems more modern, elegant,
and slim while Cambodian is super flashy and eye catching

Thai dress
http://hotweddingdress.blogspot.com/2011/08/thai-wedding-dress.html?m=1

Khmer/Cambodian
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Cambodia/West/Phnum_Penh/photo1134628.htm

http://www.pearlseventsblog.com/2010/05/real-event-2010-cambodian-wedding-in.html?m=1

Just google it in images. I can’t copy and paste image links on my phone so it’s just a couple examples

My bf likes khmer better, he could be biased lol. My mom thinks its ugly and thai is better

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bookish1's avatar

I guess it depends on whom you want to please. Which do you prefer?

bkcunningham's avatar

Both styles are beautiful to me.

filmfann's avatar

I prefer the Betazoid Wedding Dress.

chelle21689's avatar

I don’t know that’s why I asked! Lol. Just something fun to think about one day. I kinda like the Cambodian one since you wear flashy jewelry like a queen

Sunny2's avatar

3 beautiful choices. Aren’t you lucky! Don’t let it get into a fight between your relatives and his. Let it be a surprise when you make the choice, because in any case you’ll look smashing. Keep it fun.

jaytkay's avatar

I would say Thai for your side, Khmer for the groom’s.

All fantastic clothes, what a blessing!

augustlan's avatar

Both styles are lovely! It’s lucky that you have such beautiful options. My suggestion would be to try all the styles that appeal to you and buy the one that makes you feel fantastic. You can’t go wrong!

chelle21689's avatar

Lol if I had the money I would do them all. so far everyone says both. This doesn’t help haha. I’m not getting married any time soon, soo I have time to think ;)

CWOTUS's avatar

It hardly matters, does it? All brides, in the wedding they want to the man they love, always look radiant.

And mothers should never say that something ‘is ugly’, I think, but mothers and I have often disagreed before.

downtide's avatar

They are all beautiful! I think your choice should depend on whether it’s worse to disappoint your mother or your boyfriend.

Seek's avatar

The two styles seem very similar to my untrained eye, but I like how sleek the Thai dress is. The Cambodian is lovely as well, I just personally don’t care for a lot of stuff hanging off me.

Adirondackwannabe's avatar

I like the Thai dress. It looks more elegant and sexy, while still being classy. The other two are kind of busy for my taste.

ZEPHYRA's avatar

Thai looks very impressive.

KNOWITALL's avatar

I like the Thai better, but since I have a lot of Asian friends, I’m suggesting you adopt your husband’s customs.

Seek's avatar

Dafuq?

OpryLeigh's avatar

From those pictures, I love both equally. Beautiful dresses!

chelle21689's avatar

Lol he’s not my husband. Funny cuz his mom said okay “when is the wedding???”

anyways, why should I adopt his culture not mine? Honestly though its likely I adopt his cuz the Cambodian community is big here.

Adirondackwannabe's avatar

You should meld your cultures together. One is not superior over the other. Both contribute to a nicer life.

KNOWITALL's avatar

@chelle21689 I’ve been in and seen a lot of inter-racial relationships with Asians, not many work out in the long term.

chelle21689's avatar

@KNOWITALL lol well we’re both Asian. Similar culture.

KNOWITALL's avatar

@chelle21689 I mean a lot of Asian males, no matter how Americanized, prefer the subservient female relationships that they have in their own families.

I went to many events as well and fully immersed in the festivals, culture, weddings, etc…and reverse racism is very much alive and well (the women hated me because I was taking one of ‘their’ men.) After I realized that my SO was taking heat for being with an American for so long, I bowed out gracefully, allowing him to find someone of his own culture, so he could remain in good standing with respect with his own people and family. It was difficult and heartbreaking, but necessary because I loved him.

Maybe this isn’t your situation and maybe your SO doesn’t care what anyone thinks, and of course I wish you all the best.

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