So the invites are out because the date has been set, and like any bride or bridesmaid every female guest out there will be on the hunt for that perfect dress.

So are there any rules or regulations when it comes to shopping for your wedding attire?

Like any occasion, a dress code will be specified and needs to be met, but what about those unspoken rules that no one seems to discuss unless a certain guest does a major wedding no no. Now everyone knows that white at a wedding is a major prohibition but what happens if a guest dares to wear the wedding colour of the bridal party? Will flowers and veils come crashing down around them, or will no one even notice the matching tinge? Either way it’s important to know if the wedding colour is off limits.

If your game, you can enter the ceremony in the identical ensemble, guns blazing, ready to tackle any condemning bridesmaid in your path. But what I suggest is that you run the outfit by the bride-to-be first to get her thoughts on you wearing that same shade of red, green, mauve or whatever it may be.

Odds are, the bride won’t mind, in fact she might even embrace the idea and colour coordinate the other guests with the wedding theme. However, if the answer is no, do not fret, chances remain that you and that demon dress of yours wont be sacrificed to the wedding gods, you’ll simply be required to make a humble wardrobe change.

Even if you can’t afford to splurge on another dazzling gown, you may even be able to salvage the forbidden fashion with a few favourable accessories. With the right jacket, belt or shoes you can transform the unthinkable into the unbelievable with a few personal tweaks, being sure that you and your ensemble can be distinguished from the bridal company.

While the bride and her bridesmaids will be on display front and centre, there’s no harm in wanting to look fabulous on someone else’s special day!

Have an amazing Monday  XX

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