I’m preparing for height of wedding season and have been actively reviewing the dress code for each event I plan to attend. Choosing which dress I will wear for what occasion is a big decision for me and I want to get it right. In my own personal research, I’ve come across a lot of “dos” but “don’ts” very few. However, we’ve all been to weddings where one or two people didn’t dress appropriately.
I decided that I should ask a bride what would be considered inappropriate on their special day and my mind immediately went to my colleague, Kat Collings, who is now just a few weeks away from her very own fairytale wedding in France. She told me about her dress code: “My upcoming wedding dress code is ‘fun and formal.’ For me, I find formal to be a nice intermediary between cocktails and black tie, where the vibe doesn’t have to feel too claustrophobic and red carpet-like, but people also know not to go too casual. I’ve added a ‘fun’ part to the dress code so people feel encouraged to wear colors, prints and more visible that I think would suit the context of the show. South of France in the summer.”
With the excitement of seeing how happily her guests are dressed for the big day coming up, there are still a few unflattering things Kat has shared with me. She’s been a guest at many weddings in the past, and her observations have led her to four things she doesn’t want to see at her wedding. Keep scrolling to make sure you don’t make these fashion mistakes.
