The History of Weddings and Bridal Beauty

With the gorgeous Hilary Duff getting married over the weekend and KerrBloom's super secret wedding last month, nuptials have been the talk of Sugar HQ. But through history, the way brides have primped and preened themselves for the big day has changed drastically. Some traditions have survived for thousands of years and still make up a big part of our ceremonies, while others now seem truly bizarrio (just check out the story on ancient Sparta). From canary yellow veils to intertwining braids with your new husband, check out how being a beautiful bride has changed over time . . .