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Red to a wedding?

Jessica, on September 13, 2019 at 9:42 AM

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What's everyone's take on wearing red to a wedding? I'm not talking like burgundy or deep cranberry or even crimson. I'm talking a scarlet, fire-engine red? To a non-Chinese or Indian wedding (a "white" wedding wear the bride wears white or ivory). I personally wouldn't wear a bright red dress to a...

What's everyone's take on wearing red to a wedding? I'm not talking like burgundy or deep cranberry or even crimson. I'm talking a scarlet, fire-engine red? To a non-Chinese or Indian wedding (a "white" wedding wear the bride wears white or ivory). I personally wouldn't wear a bright red dress to a wedding, but I have a guest asking specifically if it's too flashy. What would you say? TIA!!!

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    This was an old school rule where people shouldn't wear red, black, or white to a wedding. Now, no one really observes this except maybe the one about wearing white. I personally wouldn't care if anyone wore red, and in fact, some people did since it was in December.

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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
    Jeanie ·
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    I love colors, so I’m always wearing something bright. To me, colors are beautiful and fun and show happiness. I’d much rather someone wear a scarlet red than a boring black, beige or navy. Yawn! As long as it’s not a white it’s fine. I also try to avoid the wedding color, but sometimes you don’t know so it can happen unintentionally.
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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    It's not a problem.
    Personally, I don't wear *black* to weddings, but I've always associated wearing a black dress with funerals, so that's why. Red? Sweet, nice pop of color in the pictures!


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  • M
    Beginner April 2022
    Mackayla ·
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    I could understand if one of your wedding colors were red, maybe she doesn't want to take away from decorations, or maybe she just wants you to approve so the day is perfect in every way! Hope this helps and good luck!

    ~Mackayla

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  • NextChapterReady
    Super October 2019
    NextChapterReady ·
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    I have several people who have asked me and I'm like, wear all the red you want! Smiley smile LOL

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