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Mrsbdg
Champion August 2017

Guest attire: How much say does the couple get?

Mrsbdg, on September 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 204

Hey y’all! Well. My dad is getting married in December 🙄 As planning has gone on his FW has really pushed my sister and I around and I’m curious if my hatred towards her is tainting my judgement (okay, I’m bored at work too and her most recent text came through this morning and I’m still processing)...
Hey y’all!
Well. My dad is getting married in December 🙄 As planning has gone on his FW has really pushed my sister and I around and I’m curious if my hatred towards her is tainting my judgement (okay, I’m bored at work too and her most recent text came through this morning and I’m still processing)

The wedding doesn’t have a listed dress code but she’s been texting us lists of rules even though we haven’t asked her input at all.

Also we are not in the wedding party or in any way a part of the ceremony.

Her rules thus far:
Wear clothing that covers all tattoos (for me that’s : forearm, wrist, behind my ear, and upper shoulder) (for my sister that’s :upper back, ribs and wrist)
Shoulder, chest, back and stomach covered (no mesh)
No suits, pants or jumpsuits
I remove all piercing (nose, septum, rook, and tragus)
No black, grey, red, yellow, or green
No books or sneakers under my dress (and no stilettos for my sister)
Floor length or knee length dresses
Nothing tight or fitted
No natural curls, no heavy makeup, no red or dark lipstick, and no dark nail polish

Other rules are:

We aren’t to talk to her family without her or my father around.

We aren’t allowed to drink.

My sister, husband, and I aren’t to speak Spanish to one another around her family.

A few of these rules I already plan to break: I’m drinking and speaking to my husband any way I wish. I’m tempted to just buy whatever dress I want.

Also, yes, we’ve talked to Dad and sent him screenshots and he’s basically said she’s a picky bride and that we need to respect our FMIL.

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  • Mrsbdg
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    We were only going to appease my dad. She isn’t our biggest fans so it’s very possible she’s rather we not attend.

    No no need to apologize but the kindness is appreciate ❤️
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  • Formerbride
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    Hahah! Love this!
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  • Nicole
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    Do this!!!
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  • Mrsbdg
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    Not going to lie that’s VERY similar to what I’m wearing to a Veil of Maya concert in a few weeks! The sneakers aren’t that pink tho
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  • Formerbride
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    Ugh, that's a real shame. Some people don't understand go along to get along. Wear what you like, be cordial and then go have some real fun. Good luck!
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  • Mrsbdg
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    I don’t think she knows I know what conservative means in her mind. Our first meeting was a brunch and I was asked to dress conservatively and I work an a-line floral maxi skirt with longer short sleeves (to the elbow but guys it was July). She was not pleased sooo 🤷🏽‍♀️
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  • Emily
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    Omg she’s psycho. Assuming she’s invited to your wedding as your father’s date, PLEASE update us with a list of the most ridiculous rules you can come up with for her. I will be waiting patiently, popcorn in hand.
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  • Toni
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    Screw that!!!! I mean I guess I’d be conflicted because I’d want to be there for my dad but I’d probably think of not going. Ugh how mental.
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  • Emily
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    NOOOOO i just realized you’re already married. Putting the popcorn down..
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  • Toni
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    I’d wear a halloween costume or something 😂😂😂😂
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  • Lara
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    Wow.

    I think the only request within reason is asking you to wear floor length dresses. (But that should have been made clear by having a dress code)


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    I’d dress nicely, but wear what I wanted, id also drink and speak however I wanted.
    Over all that if also have a heart to heart with your dad saying how this isn’t how she should treat you!! She is coming in to your life as adults. I’d tell my dad the rules and way she speaks to me doesn’t make me want to come.
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  • H
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    Is she forreal Lol basically she doesn't want you to be YOU. Do these "rules" apply to ALL guests? Whether they did or didn't though, I'd probably laugh and wouldn't bother attending.

    Bride or not, there's no excuse to be THAT dramatic and flat out rude.
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  • Mrsbdg
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    Hahaha sorry! I didn’t give my guests any crazy rules. I think I said cocktail attire. One guest wore her wedding gown, my cousin wore khakis and a polo, a few aunts wore red-carpet worthy gowns. It didn’t change my day though 🤣

    Honestly, I’m glad she wasn’t around when I got married. She has threatened my mom and I’ll throw down to protect my mom
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  • Mrsbdg
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    Yeah it’s not really an option to not go but my sister and I have scoured Lulu’s, David’s Bridal, Alldresses.com, PromGirl, and BHLDN and it’s like this is impossible
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  • Cristy
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    OMG this is the worst case of Bridezilla I've ever seen!!!

    Are these rules for everyone, or just you and your sister?

    Honestly, it's petty, but if I had received those rules, I would do everything in my power to break every single one. Yep. I don't think your hatred is tainting your judgment at all! She's crazy!!

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  • Mrsbdg
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    My dad isn’t the kind with which one can have a heart to heart, unfortunately. He feels like elders should be accommodated at all costs. Our relationship already isn’t the best. Coming to his wedding was supposed to be our way of bridging that gap.


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  • Mrsbdg
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    As far as I know this is just for us.

    She’s...how do I put this...one of a kind 🙄
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  • Sherry
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    They would be getting a Not Attending from me. Not worth my time for all that possible drama.

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  • Jodie
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    Jumping Jesus on a pogo stick! Please tell me you guys need another date! I'll wear my short skull and roses party dress and a bright green mohawk with all my tattoos and piercings on wonderful display! This sounds like its going to be an epic party!! Smiley laugh Smiley xd


    For real though, sorry she's nuttier than a fruitcake! Aside from casual/formal/cocktail attire, etc she has no right to dictate what her guests wear...unless she wants to put up the money to buy everyone her version of appropriate attire...Wear what you feel comfortable in, drink what makes you happy, talk to whomever you want-however you want-in whatever language you want.


    But please keep us updated on the rest of her bat crap crazy rules because this definitely makes me feel a lot less crazy! lol Good Luck!

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