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Future Mrs.greenwood
Expert September 2019

Requirement at the wedding ( guest must wear white)

Future Mrs.greenwood, on May 4, 2019 at 10:54 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 245

If you have a requirement at the wedding why do people feel you said something wrong to them. That’s not even being bridezilla if it was asked in advance and put on invitations. I brought this up before but my guest are required to “wear white” at my wedding bc of my theme. I guess I don’t get why...
If you have a requirement at the wedding why do people feel you said something wrong to them. That’s not even being bridezilla if it was asked in advance and put on invitations. I brought this up before but my guest are required to “wear white” at my wedding bc of my theme. I guess I don’t get why people have issues with what the bride request. To me if you are a friend of the bride what is one day of fun and participating. You would do it for any other event you had to attend such as a white party, masquerade parties etc .. You get my point .. I’m sorry, I’m not arguing with anyone on this, but to me , that’s just rude to the bride in my opinion. It shows support

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  • Future Mrs.greenwood
    Expert September 2019
    Future Mrs.greenwood ·
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    Yes I get asked the same about what are your colors or do you expect certain colors it’s going to be hot so white will cool them off lol and did I hear you say (Paris) you better do it .. thts bomb
  • Rachel
    Super July 2019
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    To me I don’t see an issue with it. I’ve never been to a wedding with a dress code but I feel like I’d like getting an invite saying to wear white (or even black). It’s not like you’re asking people to wear some horrendous color like orange or yellow. Most people have white and it’s a color I think everyone looks good in and even if I didn’t own white I wouldn’t mind buying an outfit because it’s such a classic, basic color. I’d see it as a fun occasion to wear white to a wedding since usually that would be seen as a faux pas.
  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
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    Great! After she shows you the proof, make any needed adjustment for the wording that you’re comfortable with it. Personally I’m still going back-and-forth between whether I’m going to suggest our guests to wear certain color options of either “all black, all white or a combination of black and white”. So I’ve been toying with the wording. We’re having a DW in Vegas, so I think guests would be more inclined to have fun with it. But I also know my guests. For FH 50th birthday, we had an all black attire casino night and people loved it!
  • Nichole
    Devoted August 2019
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    Because people will have to go out and buy a whole new outfit to go to your wedding.
  • D
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    That’s def not the same time. Black tie is translated as formal. White is specific. I don’t see the harm in her wanting people to wear white it’s not a big deal. People do it all the time at destination weddings. I love the uniformity of it. She’s wanting a classy one note type of feel I totally get it. Hate to see so many brides bashing another bride in what she would like to do at her wedding. So not nice smh
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    Savvy July 2020
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    It was a typo ..*thing
  • Future Mrs.greenwood
    Expert September 2019
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    I will post it on here so that you could see .... I wish I would have done a destination wedding, that really sounds like it will be a blast and you can’t go wrong those two colors. Make sure you post your pics
  • A
    Dedicated May 2019
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    I can't imagine why you'd get argument on this... my wedding, I required formal and dress casual in shades of green for the gents, purple and blues for the lasses. I got no arguments.
  • A
    Dedicated May 2019
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    Then they should do so, rent, or kindly decline...
  • Sexypoodle
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    We have a long way to go. 10/10/2020 is our suggested date. But we’re flying to Vegas on Thursday for the weekend to do our tour appointments and make a decision on the location and finalize the exact date. So I’m excited and, from there I will tighten up the specifics decide on the “guest attire“ idea.
    FYI- I saw you listed that you’re a Taurus, so I know you have style. Lol!!! I’m a Taurus too ♉️ … Birthday is tomorrow!
  • Future Mrs.greenwood
    Expert September 2019
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    Diona that is what I am trying to understand, is how can you tell someone what to do at their wedding just bc you don’t look good in something. People are something else I tell you.. It is what it is I don’t care what they say Mrsfuturegreenwood will have her all white wedding that’s final .... they need to step outside the box a little and loosen up
  • D
    Savvy July 2020
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    Exactly ! I thought a lot of these responses were horrific. I couldn’t believe the distaste. We all are brides with diff ideas and I absolutely love the idea. I’ve only heard don’t let everyone wear white because it takes away from u that’s the only thing I’ve ever heard before and I kno how gorgeous ima b so that still doesn’t suffice aha my bridesmaids are wearing white and I hope someone challenges me on it lol 🙂. I went to your page your wedding is going to be beautiful can’t wait to see after pics !!! Hope u post 💜
  • Jennifer
    Dedicated July 2019
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    I think it's fine to ask guests to wear a certain color (as a guest, I'd much rather that than be told to go find a floor length formal gown for a black tie wedding). I think it only get into the "bridezilla" category if you start nit-picking that they actually wore ivory or their dress was white with a colored trim. And turning people away who have spent time and money to come celebrate you definitely seems rude.

    I attended a 1920's theme wedding where guests were asked to dress like that era. The bride told me she wrote that on the invite fully expecting a lot of people to not follow the dress code. It was a great wedding and we didn't even notice who was or wasn't dressed up!
  • needmorewine
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    I wouldn't attend a wedding if the guests are required to wear a certain color. I'm not a photo prop and refuse to allow anyone to treat me as such.

  • Future Mrs.greenwood
    Expert September 2019
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    Say it louder so the back can hear
  • Jessica
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    I was looking through an article about wording dress code earlier since FMIL messaged me to ask and this stuck out to me and made me think of this post.. I think it's along the same line as a theme, no? I don't know of any riddles or short stories to suggest though 😂

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  • Sylvana
    Devoted August 2021
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    If I got an invite that said something like 'the bride and groom request you wear white' I still would not wear white because it's not flattering on my skin tone. I would wear a nice dress. If I was then turned away at the door for wearing the wrong color, that would be the last time the bride and groom would hear from me. If a color is more important than having a friend or family member at your wedding, then their relationship clearly does not mean much. I will not be wearing white at my wedding. It will be wearing champagne or something close to that color. It's not a money thing either because I always buy a new dress for any wedding I attend. Just my thoughts. But if your crowd is ok with it, then you have nothing to worry about. But I would recommend not wording it as a 'request' since you will be turning people away for not following the rule.
  • M
    Dedicated May 2019
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    Exactly, its not that she makes the request. Its saying she would turn people away for not wearing it.
  • Soon2BSmith
    Expert October 2020
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    I agree with YOU!! DO NOT COME if you have a problem complying. And if you do have a problem, your not really trying to celebrate with me on my day.

  • Future Mrs.greenwood
    Expert September 2019
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    You hear me ...what you say sis “step aside” I’m pushing thru “super facts” 🤣😂🤣 I freaking ❤️it...... everyone I know isn’t going to expect anything less, they are actually looking forward to it .. I been getting calls from some of everybody already for outfit ideas ... I’ve always been good in putting together pieces even while i was in high school bc I won best dress senior ... so trust me when I say this, I know my crowd.
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