Imagine this: your dream wedding day arrives. Everything is perfect—until two guests show up in white.
For one bride, her fairytale moment took a heartbreaking turn when not just one, but two guests broke the golden rule of wedding etiquette. To make matters worse, one of them looked like she was wearing an actual wedding gown.
Wedding days are meant to be all about the happy couple, with the bride stealing the spotlight. But for Isabella Santos Giha’s friend, that wasn’t the case.
@isabellasg3 Please never wear WHITE at someones wedding. It is sad and disrespect. @sisilozada #bolivia ♬ original sound – Isabella Santos Giha
Documenting the shocking incident on TikTok, Isabella shared, “Two girls wore white at my friend’s wedding,” zooming in on one guest who appeared to be dressed like a bride herself. Isabella’s final words? “The bride got sad.”
The video showed the newlywed visibly upset—a stark contrast to the joy every bride deserves to feel.
While it’s true the bride outshined these guests (as she should!), people in the comments weren’t letting the faux-pas slide.
One viewer came up with a cheeky suggestion: “If this happens to you, grab some red wine and give that dress a colorful makeover!”
Another joked, “I wouldn’t be sad because my guests would throw all the shade for me. I’d just stay unbothered and look classy.”
And a third commenter didn’t mince words: “That second guest? She would’ve had to change. Who even thinks this is okay?”
As per WeddingWire.com, wearing white as a guest is a major no-no. It’s not just about etiquette—it’s about respecting the bride’s moment in the spotlight. Even ivory or off-white can cause confusion and are best avoided.
But why is white such a sacred color for brides? According to Britannica, it traditionally symbolizes innocence and purity, a custom that dates back centuries.
Despite the drama, here’s hoping the bride managed to salvage her day and focus on what really matters—her love story. After all, no one can dim the sparkle of a truly happy bride.
What do you think? How would you handle a guest wearing white at your wedding? Share your thoughts (and maybe some wine-spilling tips) in the comments!
