A BRIDE has caused a stir after banning guests from wearing smart watches at her wedding.
Purists in fashion often believe that certain rules should be followed to preserve an outfit’s integrity – and the likes of Apple Watches simply don’t fit the bill.
Just like trainers with tuxedos is frowned upon for wedding attire, pairing a smart watch with your best clobber is controversial.
The style is so divisive that one bride specifically banned the look when sending out her wedding invitations.
“Received a wedding invite that specifically said on the dress code line ‘No Apple Watches please,’” someone penned on X (formerly Twitter).
The revelation sparked immense debate across X, as well as Reddit.
“We are headed in the right direction,” one social media user said in support of the ban.
“Smart watches literally run every nice outfit, so they have a point,” another penned.
“I think it’s possible it could be due to the distraction they cause,” a third weighed in.
“A lot of people I know that wear smart watches tend to look down and scroll through them a lot when they get notifications.”
And while some felt the ban was “firm but fair”, others staunchly disagreed with it.
“I wear an Apple Watch because it syncs to a system my doctor can see,” one Reddit user shared.
“A lot of disabled people wear them as they are like life alert if you fall – although, it doesn’t catch nearly enough.
“If someone told me not to wear one, I would ask if I’m also not allowed to wear my prosthetic leg.”
One X user hedged that the dress code rules indicated that “the marriage will last two years max”.
Smart watches are often linked with fitness tracking and casual, day-to-day convenience.
Wearing one with a cocktail dress can give the impression that you’re prioritising utility over the elegance expected in formal settings.
What’s more, formal attire (like gowns and tuxedos) is typically associated with timeless, classic accessories like analog watches.
Smart watches, with their digital screens and tech-heavy look, are seen as incongruous with the sleek, elegant vibe brides and grooms want to cultivate at their nuptials.
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