I’m wearing white to my cousin’s wedding – I know the rule but my dress is the exception, I’m copying a style icon
A WEDDING guest said she committed a classic faux pas when attending her cousin’s nuptials.
While most people roll their eyes at those who wear white on someone else’s big day, she said her dress was the exception.
TikToker and fashion girl Cark (@purple_paraho) gave viewers a preview of her dress and explained why she felt it was appropriate to wear.
“There is in fact one exception to the ‘no white dress to a wedding’ rule,” she began in the clip.
“And that is this dress.”
The blonde beauty posed in a floor-length gown that had a crisp white backdrop and bright red flowers painted across it.
She said the intricate pattern wasn’t the reason for the exception.
“It’s not because it has red. It’s because it was my grandmother’s, and she wore it to all six of her kids’ weddings.
“So now I have to carry on the tradition and wear it to my cousin’s wedding.”
Unlike the majority of brides, who would be horrified by a friend or family member attempting to outshine them by wearing white, Cark imagined that her cousin would understand the importance of this family heirloom.
Although it came with a matching scarf, Cark ditched the neckpiece and opted for a string of pearls instead – just like her grandmother wore it.
While at the wedding, she even recreated a photo that her grandmother had taken in the dress.
In the comments, she revealed that her cousin “loved” the tribute to their matriarch.
Most viewers, too, took her side on the matter.
“Ok this is genuinely so sweet and such a lovely tradition,” one wrote.
“Honestly, as long as the bride and groom are alright with it, who cares. You looked amazing,” added another.