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Bride slammed for 'utterly ridiculous' wedding day dress code listing strict rules for men and women - but some argue it's 'reasonable' A bride has been slammed for her detailed wedding guest dress code READ MORE: Bride calls out wedding guest's 'disrespectful' RSVP By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:30 EDT, 21 May 2024 | Updated: 01:30 EDT, 21 May 2024 e-mail View comments A bride-to-be has sparked a heated debate with an 'absolutely ridiculous' dress code - but some claim it's a reasonable list of demands. A woman recently shared a snippet of a wedding invite that detailed what the bride and groom expect guests to wear, and it leaves little room for interpretation. The specific dress code nitpicks at colour, fabric, length, print, and the 'vibe' clothes give off.

'When in the hell did we start telling guests what to wear?' a disgruntled woman asked. 'This is utterly ridiculous and if I received this invitation, it would go directly into the bin.' The invite read: 'Dress code: Formal (non-black tie) wear.



Suits (preferably dark blue or dark grey, no tuxedos), ties, and dress shoes for men. No need to get creative!' A bride-to-be started a heated debate with an 'absolutely ridiculous' dress code 'Linen is better suited for our welcome party; please wear a traditional fabric for the wedding. 'For women, tea-length dresses are great.

Knee-length also works, but make sure it is not too casual (no summer floral dresses, for example) and floor-length is fine b.

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