Everyone knows the golden rule when it comes to weddings: don’t wear white unless you’re the bride. Yet, recently, a bride’s sister-in-law shocked wedding guests by showing up in a white lace gown on the big day.
The dress wasn’t just white; it was adorned with beautiful lace detailing and had a train. A photo of the sister-in-law posing with her brother, who was the groom, went viral on Reddit, and people didn’t hesitate to criticize her for this fashion faux pas.
People were astounded by the bridal-like appearance of the sister-in-law at someone else’s wedding. One Redditor exclaimed, “She couldn’t have bought that anywhere other than a wedding dress shop! It’s a full-on wedding dress.” Another commented, “If someone showed up in that dress at my wedding, they’d be promptly asked to leave.”
Interestingly, a similar incident happened to a third person at their own wedding. Their mother-in-law wore a custom-made white gown, even though she had countless other color options. The mother-in-law justified her choice by claiming that white was the only color that suited her best. However, she contradicted herself by wearing blue to her daughter’s wedding, just a week later. She even reassured the bride that she had bought a black shawl so they wouldn’t “clash in pictures” – quite ironic, isn’t it?
While we don’t have the full story behind this sister-in-law’s dress choice, some brides actually prefer their bridal party to wear white. For example, at Kate Middleton’s royal wedding to Prince William in 2011, her sister Pippa Middleton wore a white sleek gown as the maid of honor.
One Redditor speculated that the bride herself might have approved the sister-in-law’s dress, based on the coordinated ties worn by the bridal party. They cautioned against making assumptions without having all the details about the wedding. Another commenter mentioned that wearing off-white bridesmaid dresses was not uncommon, albeit it’s becoming a growing trend.
Regardless of whether the sister-in-law was a bridesmaid or not, her choice of dress has undoubtedly sparked a heated debate. We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Let’s continue the conversation!
