Singer Taylor Swift’s choice of a cream-colored Zimmermann dress at model Karen Elson’s wedding has sparked debate about the appropriateness of white and cream attire for wedding guests. While many consider it a faux pas, Swift’s fashion choice and other guests’ attire, like Solange’s all-white wedding in 2014, challenge traditional wedding etiquette.
Wedding planner Georgie Davis advises couples to skip the traditional receiving line, arguing it’s a boring and outdated practice. Instead, she recommends creative alternatives like a room sweep during dessert or mingling during cocktail hour. Davis also advises against speeches between meal courses, as it disrupts the flow and creates unnecessary stress for both guests and wedding suppliers.
Paige Thorne, a former contestant on Love Island, has faced criticism for her comments on social media where she encouraged guests to upstage brides at upcoming summer weddings. Thorne showcased a shimmery copper dress from Club L London, claiming it was good enough to outshine any bride and her bridesmaids. Her remarks were met with disapproval from viewers, who labeled them as mean-spirited and disrespectful to the couple on their special day.
A bride sparked controversy after sharing a list of dos and don’ts for her wedding guests’ outfits, sparking a heated debate online. While some supported her decisions, others labeled her a “bridezilla.” The approved attire included a yellow satin midi dress and a baby pink frock, while the disapproved choices featured white dresses, cut-out designs, and dark colors. The bride emphasized the importance of avoiding white and dark shades, as well as excessive cut-outs.
