Light hues/white guests dress code??

I agree with you that the idea would look really neat in photos, but as a guest, I would think it's out-of-bounds to dictate colours for guests.

Ladies will probably have a light hued dress, while there are some (like me) that don't own a light hue dress and would have to buy one. The only white/light dresses I have are my wedding dress and a bridesmaid dress, so I'd have to find something suitable as a guest.

Most guys don't have a white/light beige suit on hand or pants for that matter.

TL;DR - guests could be off-put by your request, especially if they don't already own something suitable.

I havent but pick colors that everyone has.. its sometimes hard for people to buy a new expensive dress for a wedding!

I think it would a great idea. I love it.

The only problem is adults really dislike being told what to wear.

I would not see anything wrong with mentioning on your wedding website, as a suggestion.

View quoted message Okay, i didnt think the idea would be hated that much 🤣
Like i said, i've seen it done in some wedding videos online, and Beyonce's wedding
Thanks for your advice!

I agree, I wouldn't like being asked that either. It would come off as superficial to me and I think the wedding party are the only ones for whom the bride has any right to dictate clothes. It makes finding a dress so much harder and I might even be tempted to just not go if I couldn't find anything I liked.

I wouldn’t do it. It eliminates your guests from being able to choose their own attire.


Some people may want to avoid those colours for several reasons, me for example I have pretty bad rosacea (red skin condition) so I don’t usually wear white because it makes me look like even more of a tomato - unless I’m wearing super heavy make up.
I think guests are always more comfortable being able to choose their own attire.

I think you will still have people who don't conform to the rule. Some people might not notice or might forget, others may have a go to outfit and can't afford to buy a new one (especially if it means a light colored suit they'll likely never wear again). You could a for close friends and family outside the bridal party to have a dress code for the wedding. They're more likely to be in more photos and might be more easy to explain the concept to.


You can ask. But I would not count on 100% commitment from your guests.

View quoted message I was thinking more like:


"The bride and groom request that all guests wear white/light colour attire to their wedding ceremony and reception."
Not planning to mention photos/video intent. I actually asked the question here because I know there's a usual tradition that only the bride wears white and I'm not sure if the request would be strange 😆

View quoted message I don't think it's the same. Advising guests the formality of an event so they can dress accordingly is very different then telling them to dress in certain colours so you like the way they look in pictures.
I would be offended by that direction.

View quoted message Thanks for your opinion! but isnt it the same as telling guests to wear formal/semi formal??

I would not have a good feeling about a couple dictating what I could wear beyond the formality. While it may not be the intent, it always seems to me like the guests are being treated as stage props.


Keep in mind that most guests won't be in many photos.