January 8, 2023
I see more and more stories about brides who not only choose the bridesmaid dresses, but are demanding that the wedding guests dress a certain way. People write in to advice columnists, asking, “Do I have to do this?” (Answer: No.) At least one columnist said, “If they’re doing it so that the pictures look good, offer to stay out of the pictures.”
I was reminded of Biblical times, wherein the host would provide wedding garments for the guests.
So, if a bride is that insistent on conformity, maybe she should do the same thing: Provide, at her own expense, the outfits (or covering garments) that she wants people to wear.
If the outfit is unflattering, people can still say no; but this way she has a better shot at getting her great pictures while not demanding that they put themselves out (or lay out the cash) for her extravaganza.
1 comment:
What a great way to limit the guest list, too. No more 400 or 500 guest lists, or using the kids' wedding to pay back social obligstions.
Imagine, an intimate ceremony with only your nearest and dearest. What a concept.
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