It’s no secret that all Irish people love the craic of a good wedding in Ireland. When you’re a kid it’s a chance to meet up with the cousins and slug down as much Coke as possible. By the time you get to 30 it’s more than likely you’re one chance to let the little brats (that you once were yourself) off to whatever the feck they’re going to while you have fun and gossip with your cousins.
But as fun as it is to have a banter about who’s next on the divorce list we all make up for it in the wardrobe. Irish women are definitely more harsh on other guests than any race of people I’ve seen. Honestly, I’d prefer Joan Rivers to critique my fashion faux pas.
Irish women KILL themselves in the weeks before the wedding day. Overheard in any boutique in the May months would have to be ‘is it alright to wear stapless though?’ ‘Do you think she’ll be mad now if I wear black?’ ‘I’ll never find anything to match that!’
As a recent wedding guest and fashion victim (just kidding!), I’ve provided some quick ‘faux pas’ for the wedding reception.
Avoid The ‘Girl Band’ Look
While we’ll admit, it’s fun to dress up and get out the Sally Henson for a night out (and no one is judging you) but there’s no good that will come from wedding guests dressing as if they’re from The Saturdays. The looks from the older biddies definitely won’t be worth it. But how do you know when too little is too much? Well:
- Did you have to ask ‘can you see my knickers?’
- Did you then need fancy underwear? Like a multi wear bra?
- Or did you finally realize that you’d actually need tape…
Skip Black / White
Personally, I couldn’t give a toss if any guest wore black or white at my wedding, but unless you’re the bride’s BFF she’s gonna think you’re stealing her thunder or you’re wishing her marriage a slow death. Even if you’re like me and an ex goth (why must everything I own be black? Duh, cos it will always match!), just keep calm and settle for grey or cream.
Vogue
Who doesn’t love skimming through your favourite glossies for inspiration on your fashionista outfits? Nope, us neither cos it’s not the noughties and we’re not Anne Hathaway. But as much as you might love the high end fashion lines, they tend to walk the fine line of fashion and fine art. And a wedding is not the appropriate setting for your Bjork swan dress…
At the end of the day, wear whatever you want! But the ultimate rule is don’t distract from the bride. It’s her day and ultimately it is up to the guests to respect that.
{Image from Kristyn Hogan}
Do you agree? Or are we too old fashioned here at WeddingDates? Let us know!
