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DollyD Tue 23-Jun-26 08:45:01

My Dgd is in a tizz, as her and friends shared their outfits for their friends’ Wedding this weekend and one commented that my Gd’s was “too white”…
It’s pale lemon (actually much brighter than the pic) with flowers and foliage.
I’ve told Dgd it’s perfect for a summer wedding but I want to know what you think…..

Grammaretto Tue 23-Jun-26 20:59:21

True, your DGD looks beautiful x

SunshineSally Tue 23-Jun-26 20:48:44

That’s such a beautiful dress. She should wear it with pride. It’s not a wedding dress and is not white so won’t detract from the bride. She looks lovely in the dress. She should ignore the ‘friend’ - she’s probably miffed that she doesn’t look as lovely!

HelterSkelter1 Tue 23-Jun-26 20:15:39

That is a perfect guest dress for a summer wedding on a hot day. No way is it too white. And the length is perfect. She must not wear something else. A darker colour clutch bag in one of the dress colours if she has one.

She looks absolutely lovely.

valdali Tue 23-Jun-26 20:02:38

It's lovely, no way it's "too white".

Scribbles Tue 23-Jun-26 18:42:54

Tell her to put the dress on, go to the wedding and have a super day.
It's a gorgeous dress!

Oreo Tue 23-Jun-26 17:42:15

62Granny

There is always one person who will find fault! I bet their real reason is that they think she might look better than them. These days the bride doesn't always wear white anyway. Hope she enjoys.

That’s what I was thinking.
It’s a lovely dress and she should take no notice of what anyone says.

Grammaretto Tue 23-Jun-26 16:08:01

I wore an ivory short dress and jacket for DDs wedding. She was quite cross with me as though I was trying to compete with her.

It made me so upset I gave the outfit to charity asap.

So what I'm saying is: if your DGD is worried and some friends think it's too pale. She should wear something else? Sorry to be the only one to add a note of caution.

V3ra Tue 23-Jun-26 16:06:58

Oh that's lovely. I like a full skirt on a dress!

DollyD Tue 23-Jun-26 16:02:36

It’s midi length V3ra, I’m struggling to get a decent pic as she sent me a video but it has a lovely swing ….,

Bellanonna Tue 23-Jun-26 15:57:15

And yet another positive vote
. The dress is really lovely and the wearer is beautiful. I wish her a lovely time.

V3ra Tue 23-Jun-26 15:50:38

Another positive vote for your granddaughter's lovely dress 😊

Incidentally what length is it?

shysal Tue 23-Jun-26 15:17:49

There is no way that the pretty dress is going to compete with a white wedding dress. It is perfect for a summer wedding guest. She could always pick out one of the colours for a clutch bag and/or shoes.
I hope she has a lovely time.

Norah Tue 23-Jun-26 13:47:59

DollyD

My Dgd is in a tizz, as her and friends shared their outfits for their friends’ Wedding this weekend and one commented that my Gd’s was “too white”…
It’s pale lemon (actually much brighter than the pic) with flowers and foliage.
I’ve told Dgd it’s perfect for a summer wedding but I want to know what you think…..

A perfect summer wedding dress.

I hope Dgd has a lovely time.

Einna Tue 23-Jun-26 13:47:52

A lovely dress, and perfect fit …. Just right.

What an attractive young woman she is.

Yes, Jaxjacky, I think you’re right.

JdotJ Tue 23-Jun-26 13:47:45

Beautiful dress

62Granny Tue 23-Jun-26 13:25:01

There is always one person who will find fault! I bet their real reason is that they think she might look better than them. These days the bride doesn't always wear white anyway. Hope she enjoys.

DollyD Tue 23-Jun-26 13:20:40

Thank you everyone.
I’ve shown her all your replies and told her to say that her Grandma and all her friends think the dress is perfect for a summer wedding, if her friend mentions it again.
She says Thankyou, to all the Gransnetters. ❤️

Retread Tue 23-Jun-26 09:23:12

There's always one ! Ignore ignore ignore!

Gorgeous dress.

Jaxjacky Tue 23-Jun-26 09:20:55

I think maybe the ‘friend’ is slightly green eyed, it looks perfect Dolly

Magenta8 Tue 23-Jun-26 09:09:29

I think it is going to be warm over the weekend so this pretty, cool dress is ideal. I hope your GD has a lovely time.

Fallingstar Tue 23-Jun-26 08:59:26

Looks fine to me. Is not white and is patterned. Can’t see any issues at all.
I hope she enjoys the day.

Aldom Tue 23-Jun-26 08:59:03

Your granddaughter looks lovely in her beautiful dress. She is the perfect wedding guest.
I hope she and her friends have a lovely day. smile

tanith Tue 23-Jun-26 08:56:38

I think it looks lovely very suitable.

Curlywhirly Tue 23-Jun-26 08:55:48

I think it's fine, a lovely dress (that doesn't break the rule of not wearing white or ivory, as it's lemon and flowered).

Carenza123 Tue 23-Jun-26 08:51:55

It looks absolutely fine to me and is appropriate for the occasion. Ignore all the negativity. It is definitely no threat to the bride!