It’s Wedding Season: Here’s What Not to Wear to a Wedding
July 14, 2018
Wedding season is here. I attended a wedding at the end of June for the first time in my adult life. It was fun, classy and I wore the wrong colour. Now, that was because I was told that the theme is red and blue at the day of the wedding. It’s a good thing that my hair is red, right?
As I saw quite a few other weddings at the day, and quite a few people wearing totally inappropriate things, I decided that it would be useful to talk about what’s appropriate and what’s not at a wedding. Now, I am no expert, but there are just a few things that just shouldn’t be done and worn at a wedding. Here it goes.
Don’t show up in white if you are not the bride. It is just insulting. Let her have her day! Any type of white is off limits at a wedding unless the bride specifically requested you to be in white, which I highly doubt would ever happen. Pastels are a really foolproof option.
Anything too loud. That could be a bright red colour, or just a too fashion-forward outfit. Leave the couture for a different occasion. It is not the time to stand out.
Casual wear. This is a special occasion, after all, so don’t show up in the jeans and t-shirt you always wear. Find something nice, you shouldn’t look like you stopped by for a drink after work.
Uncomfortable shoes. Honestly, you shouldn’t wear uncomfortable shoes at any time, but given that there will be lots of standing and dancing, the last thing you want is hurting feet.
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This Post Has 44 Comments
Felicia
14 Jul 2018This is a great post
The December Dame
14 Jul 2018Thank you!
Lia
15 Jul 2018Great post .. amazing how many people just don’t observe these simple rules for wedding wear !!
The December Dame
15 Jul 2018Thanks!
Beth
15 Jul 2018Great ideas! Nothing worse than wearing uncomfortable shoes when you have to wear them all day
The December Dame
15 Jul 2018Exactly! Thanks for commenting x
Anna Turska
15 Jul 2018Love the post!
The December Dame
15 Jul 2018Thanks!
Michelle
15 Jul 2018Very helpful tips! Great post to read since I’m getting married in a few months and still choosing bridesmaids dresses. I agree with the pastels! You can never go wrong with pastels!
The December Dame
15 Jul 2018Thank you so much! I can’t imagine your excitement for the wedding! x
Yara
15 Jul 2018Golden tips!
Uncomfortable shoes can literally ruin the fun!
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Meredith Christine
16 Jul 2018These tips are so great. I love the way your phrased it in the blog title – eye catching 😉
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Sierra
16 Jul 2018Great tips for wedding guests!!
The December Dame
16 Jul 2018Thank you!
Deasy @ Rose Gold Rhyme
16 Jul 2018I once wore white to a wedding -_-” I seriously didn’t know it was a faux pas and looking back, I remember the bride actually saying ‘cute dress’ but grimacing a bit, and I didn’t know whyyy. Omg. Listen to these tips, people!
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The December Dame
16 Jul 2018So funny! Thanks for sharing ?
Meggan
16 Jul 2018Great tips – white at a wedding when not the bride, I nearly die and comfy shoes – A MUST! ?
The December Dame
16 Jul 2018Exactly! ?
Della
16 Jul 2018Great tips!
The December Dame
16 Jul 2018Thanks, hun!
Sharan
16 Jul 2018Loved the dresses you picked and also your tips. Your outfit in the picture is such a fab wedding guest look <3
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The December Dame
16 Jul 2018Thanks, Sharan! ?
Tia | Filtercrave
17 Jul 2018Thank you so much for this post. One of my friends wedding is coming up soon and I’m so lost on what to wear haha!
The December Dame
17 Jul 2018Glad I can help! ?
Maegan
16 Jul 2018I’ve been guilty of the uncomfortable shoes one too many times!
The December Dame
16 Jul 2018Same, girl! Not only to weddings, too ?
Hayley Ivette Trejo
16 Jul 2018Haha, I love this post! Really helpful with it being wedding season!
Melissa
17 Jul 2018I agree, and it shouldn’t look like you just walked in from the club with your decolletage or butt hanging out of your dress! I have worn red to a wedding, but I asked the bride before I bought it. She did not care, and in no way did it steal the spotlight. So I guess if you ask first, it could be okay!
The December Dame
17 Jul 2018Yes, that’s a great approach! But if for some reason you cannot ask the bride, I’d say you’d be better if you steer clear of it! 🙂
Evie
17 Jul 2018Great tips! I don’t think many people realise how wrong it is to wear white to a wedding!
The December Dame
18 Jul 2018Yes, right! I saw at least 2 people in white to a different wedding than the one I was at and I felt so bad!
Julissa
18 Jul 2018I this post! I definitely agree with comfy shoes!
Layan
18 Jul 2018perfect post! sometimes people forget to leave the too fashion forward stuff at home during a wedding, after all its not their day!
The December Dame
18 Jul 2018Thank you, Layan!
Cheri Smith-Comfort
18 Jul 2018Great post! I think a lot of people these days are not familiar with proper etiquette rules. This is very helpful.
Monica
18 Jul 2018I loved your tips, girl! I really think it’s not good to wear white on a wedding. About the shoes – I just can’t stand wearing uncomfortable shoes! All of your suggestions are very helpful! ?
The December Dame
18 Jul 2018Thanks, lovely! ?
Laura
19 Jul 2018I haven’t been to many weddings so certainly needed these tips! You looked gorgeous in that dress.
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The December Dame
19 Jul 2018Thanks, hun ?
Shirley
19 Jul 2018Such a handy post because I’ve never been to a wedding! Do you recommend wearing a navy blue dress??
Lovely blog post, Diana!?
Xoxo
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The December Dame
19 Jul 2018I would say yes! Navy is a really good choice for weddings if you’re nit into brights/pastels! x
Stephanie
23 Jul 2018These are all excellent tips! I wrote a post on what TO wear to a wedding (from a bride-to-be’s perspective) recently. So it’s fun to hear what NOT to wear from yours!
The December Dame
24 Jul 2018Ohh, I will check that out! Thanks ?
Lily
25 Jul 2018You definitely have to wear comfy shoes to a wedding — it’s a MUST!