Is this too close to white for a wedding?

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DH thinks this dress is too close to white for a wedding, but I think it's fine.

I'd love third opinions!

For context, the bride herself is not wearing white, in case that has any bearing on it.

www.meandem.com/cotton-jacquard-gardenia-print-maxi-dress-light-cream-blue

Based on what? 😂😂You've just decided to pick a fight with me, and I won't be rising to it

based on fact it was a plain white dress… and i like the simplicity of that kind of clothing 🤷

you responded to my post. and then accused me of “criticising” brides

literally all i have said is that I didnt give a hoot!

enjoy your evening

A bride wearing white traditionally signifies virginity, as of course all brides should be 🤣

If we’ve outgrown that idea, why on earth does it matter what anyone else wears?

OP - why don’t you just ask the bride what she thinks?

I got married in red, so didn't give a shit (and would not have either)

Its not a competition

Maybe you have more time on your hands than most, but do you want to be getting emails from your guests asking you what dress options they should wear?

Bridesmaids, yes, it's traditional for those to be part of a curated look and mostly selected by or in consultation with the bride.

'Ordinary' guests just sort themselves out, usually with a brief instruction if there is a theme or warning that the reception is being held in a field etc

I think if you are buying something specifically for a wedding guest occasion, then it's an odd choice - canvassed views on here are split, so let's assume the other wedding guests will feel the same.
The bride/bridal party may notice or they may not, they may care or they may not.

But as there are a million other suitable dresses out there and you do seem to care about what the opinion of the bridal party may be, choose a different dress

Thank you, wonderful Mumsnet.

I've had so much fun with this and have loved the honest opinions. I identify with clothes way too much and this has been brilliant for getting a bit of thought injected into my reactivity and event stress/purchase relief impulse,

I will not, for the record, be buying the dress, but will wear something I bought years ago but have never really made the most of - a dress from Haute Hippie acquired on the Outnet - swirly green-purply-grey - with an old (label on!) pale pink linen Jigsaw jacket.

Thank you for steering me away from the unnecessary purchase .

It's fine

I wouldn’t risk it personally. You’re highly unlikely to be directly challenged on it. But if you had to ask the question, then you will be wondering what others are thinking, and will most likely feel self conscious. Just wear something else lovely instead

Imo, that's white. It's a lovely dress but I wouldn't risk it. My best friend got very upset with one of her close friends who came to her wedding in a floral dress with that had a white base. That was almost a year ago and she still refers to her as "that b who wore white to my wedding." I never would have expected her to have that attitude towards it, so you never know. I suppose you could always ask the bride of her opinion?

she actually refers to a very close friend as a “bitch” because she wore a white dress with flowers over it to her wedding? bloody hell she sounds lovely

Nana vibes to me.
Maybe ok in person but could look white in photos.
Go for something else

I take it your DH won't be wearing a suit to the wedding in case someone mistakes him for the groom?

It’s fine, a summer floral. I don’t think it’s particularly special, to me an odd style, but ok etiquette wise.

A good rule of thumb is "If you have to ask about whether a dress is too white for a wedding then the answer is always yes".

It’s a very nice dress. A friend has this dress and wore it to ascot and hrr. Looked great

They were close friends prior, but not so much anymore. Weddings sure bring out the worst in people!

yes…. from the bride in this case

It's fine

It's fine

It’s beautiful and I’d wear it with blue accessories

Maybe DH doesn't like the dress and is looking for a way out of saying so?

probably, just get something cheap and this separately if you like it particularly

If you have to ask- why risk it. You're obviously not comfortable enough to decide. There's so many nice dresses to buy so dont choose one you may cross a boundary with, choose a lovely pink one