Significance of unveiling the bride

In Sri Lankan Burgher culture, the veil symbolises the bride's purity and commitment to her husband. The mother of the bride places the veil on her daughter, and the groom's mother removes it during the ceremony. The veil has historically represented the bride's purity. The lifting of the veil symbolises the bride's commitment to her husband and the loss of her innocence. In cultures where arranged marriages were common, the veil shielded the bride's face from her future husband. The veil can act as a link to the past, evoking a sense of belonging and acknowledging the love stories of generations gone by.