May 17, 2009 110 brides and brides-to-be march to promote family values in Bucharest Play video

(NECN/APTV) - Dozens of women sporting full bridal regalia took part in a parade in Bucharest on Sunday, to promote the institution of marriage in Romanian society.

Organizers of the "Bride Parade" said they intend to promote marriage as a way of maintaining traditional family values in this Orthodox country.

The atmosphere was celebratory as dozens of women dressed in various white dresses, veils and tiaras marched to the sounds of trumpeters playing wedding songs.

One woman called the event "unique" and one that "emphasizes the importance of the family in our society".

Some of the women went on to get married later in the day.