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AIBU to wear a white print dress to my brother’s wedding & dressing my DD in white too?

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brillfrill · 02/06/2026 07:23

I plan to wear a white dress with a nature print on it for my brother’s wedding in August. Picked it out with DM, she thinks it’s definitely fine. The thing is my toddler DD will also be wearing a white. Do you think anyone would take offence? I’ve added a picture of a similar dress on this thread because I don’t want the actual one on here if I wear it.

Wondering what you think?

AIBU to wear a white print dress to my brother’s wedding & dressing my DD in white too?
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ithappenstootherfamilies · 03/06/2026 14:23

brillfrill · 02/06/2026 15:43

I’ve found some other dresses that i’d like your thoughts on please

Neither, they look cheap and tacky!

The one with butterflies, seriously??

Calliopespa · 03/06/2026 15:31

ithappenstootherfamilies · 03/06/2026 14:23

Neither, they look cheap and tacky!

The one with butterflies, seriously??

Rudely expressed.

ithappenstootherfamilies · 03/06/2026 17:05

Calliopespa · 03/06/2026 15:31

Rudely expressed.

In your opinion

NewGoldFox · 03/06/2026 18:26

Bit cringe you and your daughter wearing white.

WestwardHo1 · 03/06/2026 18:59

Calliopespa · 03/06/2026 13:33

I actually looked at Anne first - and I have seen that photo before.

I immediately thought it was Zara!

Zara looks incredibly like her mum but with nicer hair.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 03/06/2026 19:03

A floral pattern on a white background is very different to an all-white dress, though, @NewGoldFox.

Superhansrantowindsor · 04/06/2026 07:16

Do people honestly care what a little girl of 4 wears to a wedding? When my brother got married my sisters little kid turned up in an actual bridesmaids dress and everyone said she looked cute. Nobody cared at all. It didn’t mean she was in bridal party wedding photos, wasn’t on the top table- she was just with her parents. It was like playing dress up. People need to chill. My dd is getting married soon. A couple of family members have asked if their dd can wear a fancy frock and the answer was a big yes.
As for your dress op- a chiffon floaty number with nice accessories will be perfect but if you are still unsure ask your brother.
Weddings should be a joyous occasion. They shouldn’t cause this much angst.

lovescats3 · 04/06/2026 09:20

Yes guests don't wear white to a wedding, it's well known, it steals the brides thunder

123becauseicouldntthinkofone · 04/06/2026 11:24

Randomchat · 02/06/2026 07:26

I think your dress is fine. It's got plenty colour about it. It's lovely.

I wouldn't dress your dd in white. People will think you're trying to insert her into the wedding party as a bridesmaid or flower girl.

This

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 04/06/2026 11:56

lovescats3 · 04/06/2026 09:20

Yes guests don't wear white to a wedding, it's well known, it steals the brides thunder

All white/mainly white - yes, @lovescats3 - but one with an all-over floral pattern, like the one the OP posted, doesn’t look at all bridal to me, and should be fine, imo.

Lotsofsnacks · 05/06/2026 13:50

brillfrill · 02/06/2026 15:43

I’ve found some other dresses that i’d like your thoughts on please

Ditch the white background dresses. There’s loads of lovely floral print wedding guest dresses, on Vinted for your budget, that don’t have a white background. These 2 are more dressy and appropriate for a wedding compared to the original dress though, which is quite casual

Zonder · 28/06/2026 23:08

brillfrill · 02/06/2026 18:34

Have ordered this now.

What a nightmare this thread turned into!!

Thank you @StartingToday010626 and @SomeGarlic and @ScotiaLass for your kind offer 💕

Does me wearing this take some pressure off what DD ends up wearing?

Well done OP for making a sensible choice and ditching the white dress on this thread.

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