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Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Etiquette expert reveals the rules of wearing pale colours as a wedding guest after Georgia Steel's faux pas - and the ONLY time it's acceptable to wear white
With wedding season in full swing, the quest for the perfect wedding guest dress is of utmost importance. However, the question of what colours you can and can't wear to a ceremony is something guests must always keep in mind. Wearing the wrong colour may run the risk of a faux pas, as former Love Island star Georgia Steel discovered over the weekend when she donned a pale yellow dress to attend the wedding of Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen. Georgia, 27, shared a clip on TikTok to show off her stunning lace Miss Circle dress, which featured a long skirt and a ruffled bust with a midriff cutout, to Dani and Jarrod's outdoor wedding in Buckinghamshire. But she was swiftly admonished by fans for wearing a dress that appeared 'a bit too close to white'. It's a well-known rule that guests should never wear white to a wedding, as this is the colour typically reserved for the blushing bride. According to Zoe Burke, wedding expert and Editor of guests attending a Western wedding should steer completely clear of 'white, ivory, and anything so pale it's not immediately clear it's not white'. There are some exceptions to the rule, particularly among royals - for example, the Princess of Wales wore a primrose yellow dress to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 ceremony that appeared almost white on camera; while Queen Camilla wore a pale pink coat dress for the occasion. What about weddings of other cultures? Divya Chadha, founder of luxury destination wedding planners A Klass Apart, adds that the colour white may symbolise different things - and you may still want to avoid wearing it even then. But rules around wedding guest attire has evolved, and there are even some very rare instances you can wear white, like Dua Lipa did when she attended designer Simon Jacquemus' wedding in 2022 Even the royals are partial to light colours as wedding guests, as seen when the Princess of Wales wore a primrose yellow coat dress to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 wedding 'For example, in some Asian cultures, a woman wearing white typically depicts a widow, and in other South Asian or Far Eastern cultures, white is often worn at a funeral,' she explains to FEMAIL. However, that's not to say that pale colours are completely off limits. Zoe says that pastel pinks, yellows and other light shades 'are OK, especially at a summer wedding'. However, Zoe tells FEMAIL, there's a caveat: 'I would always say if there's any chance it could be mistaken for a wedding dress, you should avoid it. 'If you're ever in doubt, steer clear of it, or if you're close to the couple, send them a picture and ask them to give their honest opinion - and then respect what they say!' Wedding guest attire has evolved over the years, with certain colours that used to be taboo becoming more acceptable and even the norm. Some people believe that wearing red to a wedding suggests the guest in question has had a fling with the groom in the past. Others simply think the bright colour takes attention away from the happy couple. Wearing black to a wedding was similarly frowned upon, as black is usually reserved for mourners at a funeral. However, modern weddings call for modern interpretations of old rules, and many colours like red, black, and pale colours are given the nod of approval - as long as they fit within the 'wedding dress code', which is a rising trend among nuptial celebrations. The trend, noted in the 2024 Hitched Wedding Trends Report, sees couples setting out specific guidelines for their guests, whether that's to avoid a particular colour, such as the wedding party's colour, or to dress to match a theme. Zoe adds: 'A big TikTok trend recently was the 'upstage the bride' theme, where couples would encourage guests to dress up as much as they can! 'I think part of this now is that wedding guest lists are smaller than they were 10 years ago, where the average wedding would have 100 or more guests, couples are now inviting around 89 and we're seeing micro weddings rise in popularity again. 'This means couples are more in control of who is coming to their weddings - it's their friends, not their parents', or distant family they hardly know. 'Therefore they don't have to worry that people won't know who the bride is, so they can be a bit more relaxed in what people are wearing.' While white remains the colour to avoid at all costs, you could get a very rare occasion when you may be able to get away with wearing white as a wedding guest - and that is only if the bride and groom want you to. Some high-profile wedding guests who got a free pass to wear white in the past include Beyoncé, who was among about 200 other guests wearing the bridal colour to her sister Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson's white-themed nuptials in 2014. Dua Lipa also got the green light to wear a stunning sheer white dress designed by Simon Jacquemus to the French designer's own wedding in 2022, when he wed Marc Maestri in France. 'The only time it's acceptable to wear white to a wedding is when it's explicitly stated by the couples - for example, a black and white dress code, or an 'upstage the bride' wedding theme,' Zoe says. 'If that's not the case, then I would always advise to steer clear of wearing white to a wedding! I always say, you have 364 days of the year to wear white, and the bride has one. Let her have it!' Divya adds that, if you were to wear white by request of the bride and groom, the style of the dress you choose is just as important as any hint of bridalwear could be controversial. 'Make sure your dress isn't full length; avoid lace detailing on the dress; add a pop of colour or colour block the outfit and throw on some statement accessories that take the focus away from the actual outfit,' she advises.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
My future mother-in-law wants to wear this dress to my wedding. Am I wrong for freaking out?
There are many unspoken rules when it comes to weddings, with the number one being don't upstage the bride. Others include, but are not limited to, don't propose at someone else's ceremony, and definitely do not wear white unless your name is on the invite in gold foil. However, one future mother-in-law (MIL) has thrown that rulebook out the window with her decision to wear a very questionable dress to her daughter-in-law's big day. The angry bride-to-be took to Reddit to share her wedding wardrobe woes, posting a picture of the dress her future MIL wants to wear down the aisle - and no, it's not her aisle. The offending frock is a full-length gown that's almost entirely white, save for a smattering of oversized floral prints. Elegant, but unmistakably very bridal. The thread has sparked a huge debate with hundreds agreeing that the MIL is most definitely in the wrong. And apparently, when it comes to wearing white at weddings, the rules come with some very specific numbers. 'The dress is like 75 per cent white and therefore not an appropriate choice for your future MIL. There is no reason why she can't find something else to wear,' one commenter wrote. When it comes to wearing white at weddings, the rules come with some very specific numbers Another user invoked what they call the 60/40 Rule, an unwritten code of conduct for navigating the tricky terrain of wearing white to a wedding Another user invoked what they call the 60/40 Rule, an unwritten code of conduct for navigating the tricky terrain of wearing white to a wedding. 'A very rough and unofficial guide for how white a dress can be is the 60/40 rule. If it's 60 per cent colour and 40 per cent white, it should be fine. But this is more than 60 per cent white. Yeah, that should be a no. And to add to that it's floor length. It reads as very bridal.' Others agreed, suggesting the future MIL may be trying to make the day about herself - or at the very least, drawing attention away from the bride. 'It'll go perfectly with her speech that recounts her son's entire birth and includes a line like 'I was the first love in his life,' another person joked. 'Horrible question, but is yr MIL a super skinny middle-aged woman? This is a rather demanding dress.' Upon further investigation, and in the MIL's defense, Femail can confirm that this exact Charmeuse One Flutter Sleeve Print Gown is currently being marketed online as a 'mother of the groom' design. On US website Teri Jon, the ivory satin frock (which retails for $1100 AUD) is listed among hundreds if other Mother of the Groom options with accessory suggestions to match, which could be seen as very misleading for those not-in-the-know. Despite our findings, some Reddit users did off some more diplomatic advice, suggesting the bride either ask her MIL to consider something with more colour, try a shorter hemline, or just tell her exactly what colours she's allowed to wear. Others suggested the future MIL may be trying to make the day about herself, or at the very least, drawing attention away from the bride 'This may be a hot take, but I think the bride should dress the MOB & MOG, just like the bride dresses the bridesmaids. Or at least give them a colour palette to work with, that's what I plan to do at my wedding.' But most agreed, when it comes to white at weddings, unless you're the one walking down the aisle, it's a no-go. The post has sparked a wider conversation about the blurry etiquette surrounding white at weddings. Is cream okay? What about florals? Can grandma wear a pale lace suit? According to Reddit's hive mind, the answer lies in how 'bridal' it reads. As one commenter put it perfectly: 'To wear a dress like this to someone else's wedding, you are sending a social signal of disrespect. Coming from an older generation where manners and etiquette were extremely important, you should understand this.'
News.com.au
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Disrespectful': Man commits ‘ultimate sin' at friend's wedding
A wedding guest received the surprise of her life when her partner popped the question during her friend's wedding reception in a video that has amassed over 2.5 million views online. The controversial clip has since ignited a debate about wedding etiquette and whether it's appropriate to propose at someone else's nuptials. Alyssa Fowler was at her friend's wedding in Jacksonville, Florida, when her boyfriend, Josh Stepherson, unexpectedly dropped to one knee in the middle of the dance floor. The bride stood directly behind the couple and gasped as she realised what was happening. Man's 'lazy' wedding act Ms Fowler quickly turned to her friend and asked if her boyfriend had asked permission to propose at her wedding. The bride replied, 'No, he didn't, but it's okay! Say yes!' Ms Fowler accepted the proposal and embraced her new fiance as the bride and groom cheered from the sidelines and then lovingly hugged the pair. To join in on the TikTok trend – 'a moment that felt like Hozier's yell' – where people share significant life moments set to Noah Kahan's song Northern Attitude (with Hozier), Ms Fowler posted a video of their proposal on TikTok. However, she didn't expect it to spark such an intense response. In one reaction video, someone described the move as 'f**ked up' and 'disrespectful'. Other commenters argued that doing this at someone else's wedding steals attention away from the couple of the night. Meanwhile, some called the act 'uninspired' and said he was trying to capitalise on the nice styling and atmosphere that someone else had created. 'He didn't plan it, he didn't spend money on it. Just lazy,' said one. 'Nothing wrong' Others agreed that the move was in bad taste, with one commenter saying, 'Your boyfriend is so uncreative he couldn't find a unique way to do that for you? This feels so hillbilly trailer parkish'. Many felt sympathy for Ms Fowler, calling her boyfriend's decision an 'ick' and insisting, 'His girlfriend deserved her own special moment'. Among the criticism, a few commenters defended the move, with one saying, 'Always try having an open opinion, these two must be close friends … Nothing wrong with that'. 'Why does everyone think getting married is about being the centre of attention for the day? Marriages are about bringing people together and love,' pointed out one person. 'Love makes the world go round, folks'. 'Both very happy for us' Ms Fowler told People that her partner didn't ask permission from the newlyweds first because it was a split-second decision. Mr Stepherson, who has been dating her since 2021, planned to propose the night before but didn't get the chance, so he had the ring in his wallet. When he caught the bouquet during the toss, he decided to take the opportunity to propose. 'We acknowledge that it would have been more appropriate for Josh to have asked beforehand, but it was an in-the-moment decision. They were both very happy for us,' she said. 'All guests that I have spoken to since have said the timing couldn't have been better, and everything played out perfectly,' she added. While she acknowledged it's not 'typically acceptable,' she urged people to think twice before commenting, especially when they don't know the full story.
