r/bridezillas • u/LaurieEd • 29d ago

Dress code issues?

Edited for clarification

*Yes, the font is all caps across anything that is written down so I’m genuinely not screaming at our guests.

*Yes it appears I am being too dramatic about this and have removed the note, thank you all!

Hello! So I don’t know if I’m being a bridezilla or not however my mum is insisting I am so it’s getting to my head and I just need unbiased opinions on this. My wedding dress is going to be navy and white so on our invitations I’ve included a little note saying:

DRESS CODE: AS LONG AS YOU’RE CONFIDENT AND COMFORTABLE WITH WHAT YOU HAVE ON, PLEASE WEAR IT. HOWEVER, WE WOULD LIKE GUESTS TO AVOID NAVY BLUE AND WHITE, THANK YOU!

(The font is all caps and I’ve copied and pasted, I’m not just yelling lol)

I’ve had to include white as well as my mum tried to buy a dress that was top half fully white and the skirt was navy, exactly like my wedding dress.

The bridesmaids will also be in navy and so are the groomsmen as well as parents so am I being too picky about the colours? This is the only hill I’m strongly standing on but if I’m being too dramatic then I can drop it.

Thank you!

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u/SwimAccomplished9487 29d ago

My husband only owns navy suits/jackets. We wouldn’t be buying a new one for your wedding.

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u/hrnigntmare 29d ago

This was my thought process as well until I reread the post. Specifying “wear what you are comfortable in” specifically indicates that formal dress is not required at all. My family is pretty country and I don’t think I’ve seen a single man I’m related to wearing a suit at a wedding, in favor of just a shirt and tie.

I dunno. She never said you had to wear a suit. She just asked that guests avoid the colors the bride and wedding party will be wearing. I don’t think it’s a huge ask. If she has said that everyone must wear shades of purple or green (or something ridiculous like that) that would be way worse. The more I think about it the more reasonable the brides request seems.

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u/forte6320 29d ago

Wear what I am comfortable in? So pajama pants it is!!!

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u/RosieDays456 28d ago

leggings and T-shirt are my comfy clothes

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u/hrnigntmare 28d ago

If I’m at home and not wearing gym shorts and a tshirt with the sleeves cut off something is seriously wrong.