The wedding scarf is a traditional accessory of the bride’s outfit, the most strict and canonical, because a woman in the Orthodox Church must cover her head in the canopy of the temple. There is, of course, another option - a veil, but only innocent girls can use it, and weddings increasingly take place several years after the secular registration of marriage, which makes choosing a veil impossible. In addition, scarves are distinguished by their special, chaste beauty, which perfectly emphasizes the sacredness of the moment.
Features of the wedding
A wedding in the Orthodox Church is not just a beautiful ritual, it is a sacrament that turns two people into a single whole - a family. On a symbolic level, the rite represents the betrothal of Christ in the image of the groom, his oath to love and protect his beloved, and the bride in the image of the Church, her promise to be faithful and submissive.
Like any church ritual, a wedding has some requirements, including the dress code of all those present, and especially the bride. Women, in principle, should not come to the temple with their heads uncovered, in conspicuously revealing clothing - bare shoulders, neckline, back, knees. Avoid fabrics that are too fluffy - synthetics are a fire hazard, and there will be a lot of candles around. Refrain from frilly jewelry, high heels and bright makeup. They are inappropriate during the sacrament.
Important! Under no circumstances should the bride wear lipstick. Even colorless glitter is prohibited. You will kiss the images, and there should be no lipstick marks left on them.
A little about the bride's wedding dress
The color of the wedding dress should be light tones. White color - a symbol of innocence and purity, came to us from Europe. Our ancestors walked down the aisle in dresses of different colors. But there were also established rules: you couldn’t wear colorful and bright dresses, as well as gloomy black, dark brown and poisonous purple shades. The rest of the delicate tones of any color are quite appropriate for this event.
According to the rules, the length of the wedding dress should be below the knees. For the wedding process, the dress can be of any style, but as closed as possible. An outfit with long sleeves, a closed back and a shallow neckline would look ideal. The sleeve style is allowed and shortened, to the elbow, for example. But the back, chest and shoulders must be completely covered and there are no deviations here.
A wedding scarf is a fascinating and integral part of a wedding dress. According to Orthodox traditions, a girl’s head should be completely covered by a headdress. As we have already said, it could be a veil, but we will now name three good reasons why the choice should fall on a wedding scarf.
Reason #1
The beauty of a wedding accessory. The headdress is made of lace, light and delicate fabric. Thanks to this, the fabric smoothly falls on the shoulders of the newlywed, forming neat folds. A scarf accessory will add mystery and enigma to the image, as well as an aura of spirituality.
Reason #2
An original headdress in the form of a wedding scarf will highlight the image of the bride, unlike other newlyweds whose heads are covered from behind by a veil. During the wedding, the girl’s face should be open, this is another plus to the fact that a scarf allows you to do this, but a veil does not always. If the bride's dress still has slight frivolities, then shawl fabric will successfully cover up this defect; a veil, due to its transparency and volatility, will not be able to do this.
Reason #3
The wedding scarf allows you to comply with all church rules and traditions, while it does not overshadow the beauty of the bride, but rather emphasizes it favorably. It doesn’t fall off your head when you bow, which is very convenient; you don’t have to constantly twitch and adjust the material that has moved onto your forehead or completely covered your face.
The arguments are given, the choice is yours. Keep in mind, whatever headgear you choose, it should always completely cover your head, and your face should be as open as possible.
Shawl for the temple. Great idea - beautiful and convenient!
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I found this super idea “How to sew a scarf for a temple” from a Mayutta needlewoman. I think it may be useful to many!
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Further words of the Author:
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- they do not fall off the head even when bowing,
- cover the shoulders, which is important in the summer, when you want to wear a sundress, but because of the open shoulders you have to give it up
- very beautiful and effective! Especially at a wedding, the bride will look incredibly beautiful in such a scarf.
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Such a scarf is sewn from guipure, fiston lace fabric, or simply from silk and trimmed with appropriate lace.
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Consumption: with a guipure width of 140-150cm, from 110-120cm you will get 2 scarves; lace for this size is 3-3.5 meters (for 1 scarf); 1.5-1.6 meters of bias tape to match; 1.5 m of thin satin ribbon;
2 end caps (or 2 beads)
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This scarf was sewn for an adult, but my five-year-old daughter works as a model))), although the scarf looks almost as beautiful on an adult
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Layout plan.
1) cut the fabric (140cm wide) in half lengthwise (in advance! In the picture there is a plan of the already cut half!!!) 2) bend the strip of fabric along the width 3) cut off one of the lower corners (see photo below)
4) mark the drawstring
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This is how we roughly cut off one of the bottom corners on the fabric
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This is after they trimmed the perimeter with lace and sewed on the drawstring (the photo, as always, is uneven))), but in real life everything is smooth!!!)
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lace and guipure are elastic, so I sewed them on an open stitch, but you can also use a double needle
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I cut off the lace at the corners, and then sewed it with a small overlapping zigzag, then cut off the excess
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We sew the drawstring from the inside out, although on another scarf I sewed it from the face - it also turned out well
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this is how the drawstring looks from the front side in this case
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thread a satin ribbon into the drawstring
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I have end caps with a large hole, and the knot of ribbon slipped into it easily. That's why I came up with this design with a bead
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model wearing a scarf
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neck tie
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behind. By the way, I’m planning to sew such scarves for my little ones this summer - they’re so beautiful!
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And here’s what a children’s scarf looks like on a child.
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I inserted an elastic band into the drawstring and secured it. And the scarf is fastened with a button so that the child does not accidentally tighten the ribbon around his neck.
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They always ask for sizes for children's scarves.
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Children, of course, are different, and it depends on the width of the lace with which you will trim the scarf (and in general, will you?))) but here is approximately what I drew. 80 cm of guipure will make THREE (!!!) scarves
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By the way, the owner of the trademark of this scarf found me and threatened me with court and a huge fine if I did not delete this post... So, I got the cut right 100%!)))))
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So, girls, take advantage. In an online store, exactly the same scarf made from exactly the same guipure costs 2,700, but for us it will cost 300 rubles, give or take. 9-10 times cheaper!!!!
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Added on August 11, 2015: Lately I’ve been getting comments on this post from anonymous people. And everyone, like a carbon copy, with irritation (if not anger), tells me that if you buy guipure and lace in a store, it will be more expensive than buying a ready-made scarf.
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Gentlemen, don't bother! I will not delete or change this post, because... many of my guests have found it useful or will find it useful in the future! Look at the number of people who have favorited this post!
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So, anonymous gentlemen, don’t try, I won’t answer you anymore!
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added: March 2016. The cost today is as follows: guipure 380 rubles: 110cm = 418 rubles for TWO scarves, one = 210 rubles
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Lace 80 RUR: 350cm = 280 RUR. Bias binding 9 RUR: 1.5 m = 14 RUR. Satin ribbon 4 rubles: 1.5m = 6 rubles. End caps 6 rubles: 2 pieces = 12 rubles
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We don’t count the threads)) Total: 520 rubles - the cost of an adult scarf. But, by the way, you can find lace cheaper on the Internet.
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Source
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Source: https://jenskiymir.com/rukodelie/shite/1643-platok-dlya-hrama-super-ideya-krasivo-i-udobno.html
Wedding scarf: what is it?
A wedding ceremony, what could be more beautiful and wonderful in the life of a newlywed. The bride, in her airy dress with a lace cape, is tender and mysterious. The wedding scarf on the newlywed's head emphasizes the solemnity of the moment and highlights her beauty.
Nowadays, as in ancient times, great importance is attached to the wedding headdress. It symbolizes the bride's modesty, innocence and femininity. Why a scarf and not a veil during a wedding, you ask. But because, according to Orthodox law, the bride’s head must be completely covered, the veil does not comply with these Orthodox traditions.
Accessory options for a wedding in a church
The head accessory itself can make a real accent. For example, it would be appropriate to wear a white modest wedding dress and a lace scarf. In this image, the woman will look both mysterious and modest, as the church desires.
Designers provide women with several accessory options to choose from:
- A stole is an ideal way to hide the bareness that exists on clothing. The good thing about a stole is that it is long and voluminous. It can be made from either very thin fabric or wool. In both cases, the scarf is always patterned, interesting and original in its design.
- The hood is an original type of accessory. It is, as it were, a cut-off piece of clothing. The hood neatly covers the entire head, while leaving the face wide open. In addition, the hood is always long, so part of it still falls on the shoulders of the bride herself.
- A hood with a bolero is a unique product that is a kind of cape. Such things were worn at all times, then they went out of fashion. Nowadays they are becoming popular again. A large amount of fabric flows from the hood, covering not only the shoulders, but also the chest. Pay attention to the lace models, which stand out quite clearly against the background of other plain options.
- A shawl is a stole woven with one’s own hands. Everyone remembers the shawls that grandmothers wore. They, as a rule, were carved with clear openwork patterns. Some of the shawls resembled real works of art. The shawl is large in size and wide in shape.
- A small scarf - in the image you can focus on makeup, neat and at the same time quite beautiful. Then the entire head should be covered with a scarf and tied at the back. In this form, the girl will amaze with her tenderness and humility.
The most popular are the lace options. They have a beautiful pattern woven on them that steals all the attention. In this regard, you should not worry about a simple and modest dress. A scarf can change the entire look, turning it into a gentle and romantic one.
DIY wedding scarf.
Shawl for the temple... Great idea - beautiful and comfortable!
I found this super idea “How to sew a scarf for a temple” from a Mayutta needlewoman. I think it may be useful to many!
Further words of the Author:
- they do not fall off the head even when bowing,
- cover the shoulders, which is important in the summer, when you want to wear a sundress, but because of the open shoulders you have to give it up
- very beautiful and effective! Especially at a wedding, the bride will look incredibly beautiful in such a scarf.
Such a scarf is sewn from guipure, fiston lace fabric, or simply from silk and trimmed with appropriate lace.
Consumption: with a guipure width of 140-150cm, from 110-120cm you will get 2 scarves; lace for this size is 3-3.5 meters (for 1 scarf); 1.5-1.6 meters of bias tape to match; 1.5 m of thin satin ribbon;
2 end caps (or 2 beads)
This scarf was sewn for an adult, but my five-year-old daughter works as a model))), although the scarf looks almost as beautiful on an adult
1) cut the fabric (140cm wide) in half lengthwise (in advance! The picture shows a plan of the already cut half!!!) 2) bend the strip of fabric along the width
3) cut off one of the lower corners (see photo below)
4) mark the drawstring like this, approximately cut off one of the lower corners on the fabric. This is after we have trimmed the perimeter with lace and sewn the drawstring (the photo, as always, is uneven))), but in real life - everything is smooth!!!) lace and The guipure is elastic, so I sewed it on an open stitch, but you can also use a double needle to cut off the lace at the corners, and then sew it with a small zigzag overlapping, then cut off the excess
To read further, go to next page
Source: https://apelsin-ka.ru/platok-dlya-hrama-super-ideya-krasivo-i-udobno/
The canonical meaning of the scarf in the church
Women traditionally come to church with their heads covered. Most often it is a scarf, festive or ordinary. Unlike a veil, which can only cover the head of an innocent girl, a scarf suits everyone. But this is not the only reason for its popularity.
The accessory looks more modest and at the same time more elegant, allowing you to play with a wide variety of shapes, designs, and colors. And it's much more convenient. According to church traditions, the bride must have her hair covered and her face open. Securing a veil in this way is not an easy task, especially if you have a high hairstyle. Most often, brides simply choose a multi-layered veil and throw it forward - and this is quite inconvenient. There is no such problem with a scarf.
Types of hats
Most often, brides prefer the white color of the accessory or its more delicate shades - ivory, champagne, cream. However, the Orthodox Church allows other colors, the main thing is that they are light, gentle, pastel. Bright or dark variations - cherry, black, purple - are best left for another holiday.
Materials: lace, satin, silk
As for the fabric, lace looks great. Delicate openwork patterns framing the bride's face will emphasize her charm and innocence. Carefully match your scarf to your lace dress. The patterns should match or at least overlap, but not conflict, otherwise the image will turn out sloppy.
Delicate satin or silk, airy tulle, chiffon, and organza look no worse as a material for a scarf. It is acceptable to decorate your headdress with embroidery, rhinestones, and braid, but remember moderation. The image should not be flashy.
Styles: bonnet, bolero, cloak
There are a great variety of styles of wedding scarves.
A very gentle option is a bolero with a hood, fastened with elegant buttons. It will wonderfully hide overly exposed shoulders or neckline and add romance, femininity and innocence to the image.
A more closed option is a cloak that covers the head and falls down to the very hem or even flows into a train. Suitable for both the most conservative prudes and girls who would like to feel like a real princess at their wedding.
If you have a chaste closed dress, then you can choose an open option - a stole that covers only your hair. Usually this accessory is made of weightless lace, but other options are possible.
The simplest solution is a headscarf tied at the back or front. A modest, elegant accessory will emphasize the solemnity of the moment, will not cause indignation in those present and will not distract attention from the natural beauty of the bride.
Fastenings on a scarf can be in the form of buttons, or they can be ties, hooks or buttons. And if you choose a model with a hood, then you won’t have to secure it in any way at all - except maybe attach it to your hair with bobby pins.
A very beautiful and comfortable scarf for the temple - easy to sew!
We invite you to sew a beautiful and comfortable scarf for the temple.
What are the benefits of these scarves? They do not fall off the head even when bowing, they cover the shoulders, which is important in the summer, when you want to wear a sundress, but because of the open shoulders you have to give it up, they are very beautiful and effective.
This very beautiful and stylish shawl for the temple is sewn from guipure, scalloped lace fabric, simply from silk and trimmed with matching lace.
The scarves are beautiful and effective! Especially at a wedding, the bride will look incredibly beautiful in such a scarf.
How to sew a scarf for a temple
Consumption:
- With a guipure width of 140-150 cm, from 110-120 cm you will get 2 scarves;
- Lace for this size is 3-3.5 meters (for 1 scarf);
- 1.5-1.6 meters of bias tape to match;
- 1.5 m of thin satin ribbon;
- 2 end caps (or 2 beads).
This scarf was made for an adult, but my five-year-old daughter works as a model, although the scarf looks almost as beautiful on an adult.
Layout plan:
- cut the fabric (140cm wide) in half lengthwise (in advance! The picture shows a plan of the already cut half!!!)
- bend a strip of fabric along its width
- cut off one of the bottom corners (see
photo below) - mark the drawstring
This is how we approximately cut off one of the lower corners on the fabric
This is after they trimmed the perimeter with lace and sewed on the drawstring (the photo, as always, is uneven), but in real life everything is smooth!
Lace and guipure are elastic, so I sewed them on a cover stitch, but you can also use a double needle
- I cut off the lace at the corners, and then sewed it with a small overlapping zigzag, then cut off the excess
- We sew the drawstring from the inside out, although on another scarf I sewed it from the face - it also turned out well
- We thread a satin ribbon into the drawstring, and put large beads on the ends of the ribbon and tie knots
They always ask for sizes for children's scarves. Children, of course, are different, and it depends on the width of the lace with which you will trim the scarf, but here’s roughly what I drew. 80 cm of guipure will make THREE scarves.
How to sew a scarf for a temple video master class:
Source
Source: https://sozdavaisam.ru/ochen-krasivyj-i-udobnyj-platok-dlya-hrama-shetsya-legko
Tips for choosing a head covering
Idea! For a winter look, a fur edging on the cloak or bonnet is possible, but remember that it is usually quite hot in the church.
- If you choose a lace scarf, then it is better to choose a dress that is smooth or has a similar pattern. Different openwork weaving will destroy the integrity of the image;
- Think about how exactly you will attach the scarf to your hair - bobby pins, hairpins, combs, ribbons. An accessory that comes off during the ceremony will cause inconvenience and spoil the mood;
- If you choose white or its shades, then try to match it tone on tone with the dress. A darker item looks untidy;
- A colored scarf would also work well. It will add the necessary zest to your look, the main thing is that the shade is light and not too bright.
How to sew it yourself
The choice of wedding scarves is truly huge, but for a bride who loves to sew, a handmade accessory would be an excellent solution. This way you will not only be able to create a unique thing, but also put a piece of your soul into the ceremony. Moreover, sewing a scarf is not so difficult.
You will need:
- sewing machine;
- fabric – chiffon, guipure, satin;
- threads matching the color;
- decorations - rhinestones, beads, braid;
- fastening - buttons, ribbons, buttons.
Step-by-step instruction
- Make a pattern - a circle of the required diameter. The easiest way to draw it is on graph paper. Draw the circle in half horizontally and vertically. At the bottom of the circle, draw a cutout for the neckline;
- Transfer the pattern to the material. We advise you to draw with a thin piece of soap so as not to tear the delicate fabric;
- Cut along a vertical line to the center and cut out the neck;
- Open the hood - fold another piece of fabric in half and draw a rectangle. The height of the hood is equal to the height of the head (it is better to take it with some extra for the hairstyle), and the width is half the circumference of the neck;
- Cut out the hood and sew it to the main piece;
- The scarf is ready! All that remains is to overcast the edges, sew on the chosen clasp and add decorations to your taste - from satin stitch embroidery to small beads.
Easter scarf for the temple. MK
What are the benefits of these scarves? 1) they do not fall off the head even when bowing, 2) they cover the shoulders, which is important in the summer, when you want to wear a sundress, but because of the open shoulders you have to give it up 3) they are very beautiful and impressive! Especially at a wedding, the bride will look incredibly beautiful in such a scarf. Such a scarf is sewn from guipure, fiston lace fabric, or simply from silk and trimmed with appropriate lace. Consumption: with a guipure width of 140-150cm, from 110-120cm you will get 2 scarves; lace for this size is 3-3.5 meters (for 1 scarf); 1.5-1.6 meters of bias tape to match; 1.5 m of thin satin ribbon; 2 end caps (or 2 beads)
This scarf was sewn for an adult, but my 5-year-old daughter works as a model))), although the scarf looks almost as beautiful on an adult
Layout plan. 1) cut the fabric (140cm wide) in half lengthwise (in advance! In the picture there is a plan of the already cut half!!!) 2) bend the strip of fabric along the width 3) cut off one of the lower corners (see photo below)
4) mark the drawstring
This is how we roughly cut off one of the bottom corners on the fabric
This is after they trimmed the perimeter with lace and sewed on the drawstring (the photo, as always, is uneven))), but in real life everything is smooth!!!)
lace and guipure are elastic, so I sewed them on an open stitch, but you can also use a double needle
I cut off the lace at the corners, and then sewed it with a small overlapping zigzag, then cut off the excess
We sew the drawstring from the inside out, although on another scarf I sewed it from the face - it also turned out well
this is how the drawstring looks from the front side in this case
thread a satin ribbon into the drawstring
I have end caps with a large hole, and the knot of ribbon slipped into it easily. That's why I came up with this design with a bead
neck tie
Here is a scarf on an adult.
And here’s what a children’s scarf looks like on a child.
I inserted an elastic band into the drawstring and secured it. And the scarf is fastened with a button so that the child does not accidentally tighten the ribbon around his neck.
They always ask for sizes for children's scarves. Children, of course, are different, and it depends on the width of the lace with which you will trim the scarf (and in general, will you?))) but here is approximately what I drew. 80 cm of guipure will make THREE (!!!) scarves
By the way, the owner of the trademark of this scarf found me and threatened me with court and a huge fine if I did not delete this post... This means that I got the cut right 100%!!!!))))) So, girls, take advantage of it. In an online store, exactly the same scarf made from exactly the same guipure costs 2,700, but for us it will cost 300 rubles, give or take. 9-10 times cheaper!!!!
Added on August 11, 2015: Lately I have been receiving comments on this post from anonymous people or from unregistered users. And everyone, like a carbon copy, with irritation (if not anger), tells me that if you buy guipure and lace in a store, it will be more expensive than buying a ready-made scarf.
Gentlemen, don't bother! I will not delete or change this post, because... many of my guests have found it useful or will find it useful in the future! Look at the number of people who have favorited this post!
So, anonymous gentlemen, don’t try, I won’t answer you anymore!
added: March 2016. The cost today is as follows: guipure 380 rubles: 110cm = 418 rubles for TWO scarves, one = 210 rubles
Lace 80 RUR: 350cm = 280 RUR. Bias binding 9 RUR: 1.5 m = 14 RUR. Satin ribbon 4 rubles: 1.5m = 6 rubles. End caps 6 rubles: 2 pieces = 12 rubles
We don’t count the threads)) Total: 520 rubles - the cost of an adult scarf. But, by the way, you can find lace cheaper on the Internet.
Source: https://stranamasterov.ru/node/759488
