The Enduring History of Wedding Guests Wearing White

An exploration into the history of wedding etiquette reveals that the rule against guests wearing white is a more recent development than commonly believed, tracing its origins through figures like Wallis Simpson and Pippa Middleton.

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From Wallis Simpson to Pippa Middleton: The long history of wedding guests in white

The idea that white belongs exclusively to the bride may seem unquestionable today, but the rule is far more recent than many people realize. Where did this widely observed point of wedding etiquette come from?

By Amaia Odriozola

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The Enduring History of Wedding Guests Wearing White

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From Wallis Simpson to Pippa Middleton: The long history of wedding guests in white

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