Ryzenberg On: A White Wedding For Everyone

Someone recently asked me if wearing a short white dress to a wedding that’s not yours is acceptable. I know what you are thinking (gasp), which was the first thing that came to mind for me too, but after some consideration and coming to my senses, (I do that every so often too) I realized it’s fine to don that color.

In the South it would be sacrilegious and in the old country a crime, but Ryzenberg On thinks it’s fabulous. White is simply a color and while it represents purity, beginnings and ‘virginity,’ we all know that most brides are less than angelic when they say ‘I do.’

A bride could always be upstaged, in the phenomena I call ‘The Pippa Middleton Syndrome.’ Pippa, (most famous for her posterior and bodacious figure than anything else) wore a 2009 Pre-Fall white Alexander McQueen gown to her sister’s wedding to the Duke of Cambridge. Critics thought she should have chosen a different color, but obviously Kate gave it a seal of approval, so no harm was done! 

Although the Duchess looked divine in her custom-made Alexander McQueen gown by Sarah Burton, it was the younger Middleton that stole the show. Everyone was asking ‘who is THAT? And she even tickled Prince Harry’s fancy. (allegedly) 

Let’s be real here…Although Pippa gained mainstream stardom, Kate looked stunning and what made it even more meaningful was how Prince William couldn’t take his eyes off her (remember how he couldn’t even place the wedding band right?) For a wedding to be 100 percent successful, all that truly matters is for the couple to enjoy their magical day and all the happily ever after.

Of course, most of the weddings I go to do not have the caliber of a royal wedding, but I say it’s OK to wear any color, as long as you are doing it for yourself, you feel right and you are going to rock the look. Using color to accessorize a white dress is the key to success. Wear bold shoes, a statement necklace or a belt, since the bride will most likely be wearing simple studs or neutral jewels. This is a perfect occasion to let the wild on accent pieces.

Short dresses are always accepted, and since there are so many variations of white, it’s absolutely acceptable. I am not a huge fan of long gowns and favor short frocks, even for black tie affairs. Some even said, I’d look ‘out of place, but sorry, I beg to differ. Carry yourself with class, representing your true style and you will feel like a million bucks!

Besides, not too long ago it was FORBIDDEN to wear black to a wedding because it meant ‘bad luck,’ but times have changed!

Be you, have fun and more importantly make your own rules!

Ryzenberg On, is Signing Off

PHOTO: UK’s Mirror