{"id":69831,"date":"2020-07-06T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=69831"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:37:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T17:37:10","slug":"white-to-a-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/white-to-a-wedding","title":{"rendered":"Is it Still a \u2018No-No\u2019 to Wear White to a Wedding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you get invited to a wedding, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is \u2018but, what will I wear?\u2019. Your wardrobe will depend of course on how formal the wedding will be, which is usually indicated on your invitation and while traditionally, guests were not supposed to wear white or black to the event \u2013 in recent years, the little black dress has become a wedding season staple. So, this begs the question: is it now okay to wear white to a wedding?<\/p>\n

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Why Wearing White is Usually Discouraged at Weddings?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that weddings are all about celebrating the couple, especially the bride. Traditionally, white is her colour, and wearing it as a guest could create confusion or worse, make it seem like you\u2019re trying to steal the spotlight. Even if it\u2019s unintentional, the bride may feel overshadowed if someone else shows up in white. Nobody wants to be “that guest” who gets the side-eye all day.<\/p>\n

Beyond personal preference, some cultures also hold white as a special or symbolic colour. For example, in certain cultures, white is worn for mourning or other significant events\u200b. It\u2019s always best to be mindful of the couple\u2019s background and any cultural significance that might apply.<\/p>\n

When is it Okay to Wear White to a Wedding?<\/h2>\n

So, is it ever okay to wear white? The short answer: sometimes. In recent years, wedding traditions have become more flexible. Some couples might have a non-traditional theme where guests are encouraged to wear white. For instance, at all-white or black-and-white weddings, it\u2019s perfectly fine. If the bride or groom explicitly says it’s okay to wear white, you\u2019re in the clear. But unless the couple gives a green light, it\u2019s better to play it safe and skip white.<\/p>\n

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