My sister wants to wear a Bridgerton-style dress to my wedding – I think it's ‘too white', others say I'm overreacting

The Sun

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YOUR wedding day is meant to be one of the biggest and happiest days of your life.
But things were left up in the air for one bride-to-be after her sister shared the dress she planned on wearing to the celebration.
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Posting on Reddit, the bride explained that she had asked the female members of her family to wear blue, so they could collectively be her 'something blue'.
But when her 19-year-old sister wanted to wear a pastel blue dress she wasn't sure what to make of it.
"Am I being a bridezilla for thinking this is too bridal/not on the mark?" She asked fellow Reddit users after showing a picture of the garment.
Although the dress was pale blue, it could easily look white under certain light.
Not only that, but the dress featured a white strip down the front, which many thought pushed the boundaries.
"I thought this was a wedding dress at first," one person commented on the post.
A second agreed: "It looks more white than blue. I would suggest a better colour, material, and style. The material looks heavy too."
"That's nuts, it's obviously bridal, put your foot down," a third wrote.
Another comment read: "Is she a Bridgerton? Yeah, I can see why you don't like it is is very pale." And someone replied with a reference to the hit Netflix show: "Scrolled way too far for this haha. Immediately when I saw it, in my head I heard 'DAPHEEEEE, YOU MUST MAKE HASTE!'
Meanwhile, others were more concerned by the style of the dress than the colour, as some slammed the dress as "matronly."
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One joked: "Is she trying to look like she lives in 1800's London?"
"It looks like a set piece from Downton Abbey or Bridgerton," a second slammed.
"Tell her she can wear that dress on the prairie when she helps John-Boy with the potato crop," someone else chimed in.
But others thought the dress was even worse than that.
"I think it looks like a panty liner, with the absorbent strip down the centre. What an unfortunate dress," one said.
Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette
If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble.
Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom.
Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided.
Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not.
Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered.
Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride.
And another thought it looked more like toilet paper as they commented: "I'm sorry but that's the ugliest dress I've ever seen. It looks like crumpled up toilet paper. Tell her no."
After the responses, the bride decided to confront her sister over the dress, and luckily she agreed to ditch it.
"I told her it would likely photograph super light during the day and offered to pay for another dress she would like to wear," she explained.
The bride was praised for putting her foot down by many of the Reddit users.
One said: "Good for you, it's your day and you shouldn't have to compromise."
"There are so many better dresses, help her pick something," another suggested.
Wedding makeup do's and dont's
Paige Williams, Founder & CEO of the iconic P.Louise makeup brand shared her tips.
DO: Go timeless over trendy
We all love a trend babe, but for your wedding day? Let's keep it classic. Think soft glam, radiant skin, neutral tones with a pop of sparkle - You want to look back in ten years and still be obsessed with your glam. Classic never goes out of style.
DON'T: Try something totally new
Your wedding day is not the time to switch it up with neon liner or completely new brows babe. You want to feel like you, just the most elevated, glowing version. Stick to what you know makes you feel confident and gorgeous.
DO: Prioritise long-wear formulas
Your wedding is a marathon, not a sprint. You're not just walking down the aisle, you're dancing, hugging, crying, and posing all day long. You need makeup that's in it for the long haul. Go for waterproof, transfer-proof & cry-proof products. Your face needs to slay from 'I do' to the last dance and be able to handle those happy tears.
DON'T: Overload your base
Babes, less is more. You want coverage, not cake. Go for that breathable, buildable base that lets your real skin glow through. You're aiming for flawless, not flat. Trust me, your photos will thank you.
DO: Book a trial
Non-negotiable. Whether you're DIY-ing your glam or booking a MUA, a trial is your makeup dress rehearsal. Test it in daylight, take selfies, wear it for hours. It's the only way to know it'll hit just right on the day.
DON'T: Forget your neck & chest
Don't stop the glam at your jawline, babe. Blend that foundation, bronzer and glow down to your neck and chest, we're going for seamless, snatched and sculpted from every angle. You're the main event, let it show.