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Rachel
Expert September 2019

Is wearing red to a wedding still a no-no?

Rachel, on June 22, 2019 at 6:29 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 13
Or is this a completely weird/antiquated thing, or something that my ultra-conservative mom came up with? (IK it’s not but if it hasn’t been a thing since the Victorian era....) My cousin is getting married a month before me and I’m looking for an excuse to wear this cute little red dress I’ve been eyeing. 😂 I’ve seen plenty of red at weddings—but then, I’ve also seen white. So.

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Latest activity by Rosalie, on December 3, 2022 at 10:42 PM
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    Master June 2020
    Anna ·
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    It's not a thing , at least ive never heard of it.
    Wear that cute dress❤
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  • Jessica
    Master September 2020
    Jessica ·
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    I am not familiar with it and wouldn’t think anything about a guest wearing red. Here’s what WW has to say (https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/colors-you-cant-wear-to-a-wedding ): Brides usually wear red at Chinese weddings, and often at Indian weddings, as well. If attending a wedding of one of these cultures, it’s best to steer clear of wearing red to avoid upstaging the bride.
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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    Never knew it was a thing. Too many rules that no longer exist. I plan to wear a red birdcage veil and FH is wearing a red jacket. We’re also asking our guests to join in the celebration and wear white (of course, they don’t have to). Then FH and I are changing our accent colors to dark blue for the reception. So, clearly, I see nothing wrong with it.... but the “wedding police” might. Haaaaaa!!!!!
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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    Never heard of that besides weddings of certain cultures.
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  • Rachel
    Expert September 2019
    Rachel ·
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    Crap. Cousin is Irish catholic but bride is Indian. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I guess another thing I’d have to ask. They’re doing their Indian ceremony IN India with her family, though. Hm,
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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    It's a culture thing, not so much anymore. Sometimes in Indian weddings the bride wears red. You might want to double check before settling. Sometimes the guests wear red and it's fine.
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    Dedicated July 2019
    Natt ·
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    It’s common not to wear red for a chimes wedding since the brides wear red instead of white but other than that I’ve never heard of this I can see why people might stay clear of red since it’s such a bold color that can make you stand out and usually brides want to be the ones standing out not their guests but I think it should be fine. We are incorporating Chinese culture into my wedding since FH is Chinese but I wouldn’t get mad if any of my guests wear red
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  • latasha
    VIP September 2019
    latasha ·
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    Lol I’ve never heard of this rule. I feel like I heard one shouldn’t wear black to a wedding but honestly I feel like any color is ok to wear at a wedding except for white lol
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  • Diana
    VIP December 2019
    Diana ·
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    That’s one wedding rule I’ve never heard, neither has my mother in law and she’s 70!!
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  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
    CDickman ·
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    Never heard of it. I think you will be ok. I think no white and keep with wedding dress code. Like don’t wear a super formal dress to cocktail
    attire wedding.
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  • Cheryl
    Expert November 2020
    Cheryl ·
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    Did you guys hear about the MIL that wore a wedding gown to her son's wedding!

    https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/15106110010
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Usually in Asia brides wear red later in the night but I think it's also because red is just such an incredibly bold color it can be distracting but that's true for any color that's neon or vibrant. In the end I wouldn't care unless that's what they bride plans to change into
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  • Rosalie
    Dedicated July 2023
    Rosalie ·
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    I never even heard of that till now.

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