Fashion etiquette for weddings

           What’s appropriate and what’s not.

Ta-dum-da-da! Ta-dum-da-da! Recognize that tune my lovelies? No? Well that glorious anthem is none other than the Bridal March by Richard Wagner popularly known today as ‘Here comes the Bride’.

Why this sudden insanity about brides? Well reminiscing on my own glorious wedding day, sighing with pleasure at the memory of its most exquisite details and shuddering at some unpleasant tid bits, I thought what better theme for our little tête-à-tête than Fashion etiquette at weddings!

So this week we’re going to talk about how to get you appropriately glammed for someone else’s special day.

Two colours you should absolutely not wear to a wedding? White and black.

No it’s not an old wives tale; White is an atrocious colour to wear to a wedding. Why you ask? Well that’s because it’s just for the bride!! So if you like the gal and even if you don’t, be a dear and stuff your bum into something, anything other than a pretty white dress.

What’s worse than wearing white? Wearing black! It’s a wedding not a funeral so if you know what’s good for you stay away from everything black except bags, shoes and accessories. Remember weddings are a happy occasion so put a smile on your face and a bright frock on your frame and you will look just about right to go to any wedding event.

So what can you wear?

Well while anything too tight or revealing is inappropriate, lovely flowing fabrics in bright colours are the ticket. Keep those happy thoughts in mind and pick out something printed, fresh and simple. Pair it with some killer accessories and you’re good to go!

Speaking of killing it…..

If you want to be killing it on the dance floor, ditch those traditional high heels for a comfy pair of flats. While sandals are too casual to wear to any special occasion, bright or metallic embellished ballet flats are a perfect way to stay comfortable and glamorous while you work it on the dance floor. Single men watch out!

If you’re reading this as a bride to be, trust me honey you will have at least one person wearing white hoping they won’t be noticed and secretly praying they will, at least a dozen ladies shamefully wearing black and an even greater number flashing their moneymakers or trying to get behind the bar with the bartender.

Whatever happens remember it is your special day and no matter what all eyes will be on you. So take a deep breath, let all the bad stuff go and enjoy your wedding like it’s the last party on Earth!

Single ladies, how bout exercising some of that girl power we like to talk about so much? Think about the bride before you go and do something crazy on her wedding day. Remember we all have the right to be fierce and fabulous especially on our special day!