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Today’s Singapore wedding fashion etiquette has seemed to change from traditional styles to contemporary trends. However, some rules still apply when planning your ensemble for the special day. Wedding fashion Singapore style varies widely, but some traditions should never be ignored.

Although the Institute of Etiquette says it’s okay to wear white to a wedding as long as the dress does not resemble a wedding gown, many brides will take offense to you wearing white. This is the brides special day and white should be reserved for them only. The rule applies so that the bride will not feel overshadowed. If you have an simple and understated linen dress or an off-white suit that you feel will be appropriate, check with the bride to make sue she won’t freak out as she walks down the aisle.

As for black, you can in these modern times, now wear black to weddings, but keep in mind this is a celebration and not a funeral. Pay special attention that your black dress isn’t dull or depressing, select a sophisticated, elegant black cocktail dress and you’ll not only feel fabulous, you’ll look good too.

There are several other fashion faux-pas to be aware of, for instance, if you are not in the wedding party, do not wear a formal gown. This look is for the bride and groom and their immediate entourage. Some couples perform certain religious rituals during the wedding ceremony, so make surd you understand what their beliefs entails before you show up at the wedding with too much cleavage, legs or bare shoulders showing. Men should dress in a suit and tie for a wedding, with only one exception, if the wedding is being held outdoors at a beach. Do not wear jeans to a wedding ever, even if you are wearing a shirt and tie. Ladies, please help your date or your husband dress for the wedding, you too do not want to be judged by what your man is wearing.

Keep the above wedding fashion rules in mind, and you will have only a fun-filled time at the wedding and at the reception.