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As a guest, your presence at a wedding ceremony is to show love and support to the couple pledging to be one. It is an unspoken rule to never upstage the bride. Some deliberately disregard this rule, while it’s unintentional for others. The average UK wedding has between 60 and 150 guests, so it can’t be missed if you upstage the bride, especially in your outfit. Although it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go all out looking good, here’s how to avoid calling attention to yourself as the couple enjoys a stress-free wedding.
- Accessorise subtly
Apart from your clothes, it’s important to consider the accessories that complement your look. It’s easy to assume that your jewellery does not detract from the event, but the news is that it can. Large statement jewellery and other accessories draw attention, which is what you must avoid at all costs. The watchwords are moderation and subtlety in your accessories options. Some jewellery pieces are refined and designed to complement any attire. Pearls, small diamond studs, and a delicate bracelet look good on any elegant garment. The caution is to avoid oversized jewellery and extreme sophistication. Giving the bride much consideration on such a special day is vital. Therefore, forgoing statement pieces for just a few hours would be selfless. Your accessory choice will depend on whether the wedding is indoors or outdoors. The latter may require daintier jewellery and other accessories.
- Choose your wedding outfit wisely
The attire is usually the common way many wedding guests upstage the bride. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look your best for a special occasion like a wedding. The problem, however, is to overdo your ensemble and be inconsiderate in your colour option. These things draw too much attention and for the wrong reasons. Your outfit can be elegant but not flashy. More importantly, do not stick out like a sore thumb wearing white like the bride. It may not be your intention to compete, but other wedding guests will not interpret it as you do. Wedding guests draw the most intense side-eyes and eye rolls when they look out of place. If it is a formal wedding, choose a tasteful dress to suit the theme. It can be in other wedding colours but not white. Contemporary weddings now have brides moving from virgin white to bolder shades. However, you will be safer by steering clear of an all-white outfit. Thankfully, stores like The Wedding Shop make it easier for you to pick from a range of designs and colours to blend in at the event.
- Celebrate with consideration
It might seem like nothing, but your actions on the dance floor can upstage the bride. It is a time to celebrate the couple and not necessarily excessively exhibit your newly learned dance moves. Doing so will draw unpleasant stares if your dance routines are attention-seeking. Have fun, but not the kind that takes focus from the bride and groom. It would help to learn about the first dance etiquette to avoid interrupting the couple.
Remember to keep your interactions warm and heartfelt. You will contribute to a memorable event by showing genuine happiness and sincerity to the couple. Weddings are loving events; you should strive to project that as guests.