The dresses worn look a little chirpy to be funereal- particularly Ivanka's veil.
Found an odd reference to a 'black wedding':
Black wedding (Yiddish: shvartse khasene), or plague wedding (Yiddish: mageyfe khasene) is a wedding performed in time of crisis, for example, during epidemics. The bride and the groom, either poor orphans, beggars, or disabled, were wed in an effort to ward-off diseases.
Well, isn't that odd symbolism. Perhaps a little nod.
The women always wear black to visit pope. There is probably a reason we are not privy to but heads of state and certain dignitaries wear:
´For women: Shoulders and the décolleté should be covered. Dresses and skirts should fall just below the knee. Shoes should be closed-toe. A black veil or mantilla is recommended. Jewelry should be discreet.
It’s recommended that women wear black, but there are a handful of women who have the “privilege du blanc,” that is, women who because of their role and status, are allowed to wear white….’
Thanks, yes I was aware of the Catholic procedures and symbolism behind it (I should have put that in my comment, apologies), just thought the reference to plague and illness was interesting in context (also keeping in mind Ivanka is Jewish faith).
Made me wonder if the Pope had to enter into a 'marriage of necessity' with DJT- to avoid 'illness or death'. He looked about happy enough.
The dresses worn look a little chirpy to be funereal- particularly Ivanka's veil.
Found an odd reference to a 'black wedding':
Well, isn't that odd symbolism. Perhaps a little nod.
The women always wear black to visit pope. There is probably a reason we are not privy to but heads of state and certain dignitaries wear:
´For women: Shoulders and the décolleté should be covered. Dresses and skirts should fall just below the knee. Shoes should be closed-toe. A black veil or mantilla is recommended. Jewelry should be discreet.
It’s recommended that women wear black, but there are a handful of women who have the “privilege du blanc,” that is, women who because of their role and status, are allowed to wear white….’
Source: https://aleteia.org/2017/05/25/how-to-dress-if-youre-going-to-meet-the-pope/
Thanks, yes I was aware of the Catholic procedures and symbolism behind it (I should have put that in my comment, apologies), just thought the reference to plague and illness was interesting in context (also keeping in mind Ivanka is Jewish faith).
Made me wonder if the Pope had to enter into a 'marriage of necessity' with DJT- to avoid 'illness or death'. He looked about happy enough.
No worries. I love this picture so it caught my eye. President Trump looks so happy. This is a fun one too: https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/56c787ea1e0000210070270e.jpeg?cache=zxyk57c5pw&ops=1910_1000
All the best. NCSWIC