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One of the many exciting parts of planning a wedding is when the bride gets to select her wedding dress. However, there’s no accounting for taste, so if the dresses get a little crazy or tasteless, this wedding dress shaming group on Facebook can be like a vicious school of piranhas.

Indeed, there are a million different directions to go when it comes to wedding dresses, so it’s no surprise that not everyone agrees on what looks right. Current styles can change from year to year, and if the couple is interested in tapping traditional styles for inspiration, then the possibilities truly are endless. If you go back far enough, wedding dresses weren’t even always white!

As you scroll through these controversial wedding dress choices, let us know your thoughts in the comments. Is the dress a mess, or did the wedding dress shaming brigade get it wrong?

#1

So Classy!

So Classy!

Ellen B Jue Report

#2

For The Bride Who Likes To Leave Nothing Left To The Imagination

For The Bride Who Likes To Leave Nothing Left To The Imagination

Paigon Johnstone Report

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the "fur" placement! I really want to hear what the designer has to say: " This represents The Bride's vulnerability about to embark on her path of sexual exploration..." Or some such nonsense. Sorry it's late; I'm sleepy. It sounds better in my head than typed out...

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#3

The Sleeve Length, The See Through, The Ruffles, The Everything Tbh Just Awful

The Sleeve Length, The See Through, The Ruffles, The Everything Tbh Just Awful

Britti Absolum Report

The concept of special wedding garments is an ancient one, but attitudes and styles have certainly changed over the centuries. Traditional wedding dresses in China and other Asian countries, for example, were traditionally red (red is considered an auspicious color in many parts of Asia). In ancient Rome, wedding gowns were deep yellow, while ancient Athenian wedding gowns were violet or red.

#4

Posting Myself In This Absolute Disaster Of A Dress My Bridal Consultants Picked Out For Me When I Went To Try On Dresses. All Smiles Because I Could Not Stop Laughing At How Horrid It Was

Posting Myself In This Absolute Disaster Of A Dress My Bridal Consultants Picked Out For Me When I Went To Try On Dresses. All Smiles Because I Could Not Stop Laughing At How Horrid It Was

Audrey Fuchs Report

#5

A Ventilation Area For All My Fellow Ibs Girlies

A Ventilation Area For All My Fellow Ibs Girlies

Steph Rylee Report

#6

Get In Quick - It’s Selling Fast… Apparently?!

Get In Quick - It’s Selling Fast… Apparently?!

Paigon Johnstone Report

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The first recorded case of a white wedding dress in the West was when Princess Philippa of England was married to Eric of Pomerania in 1408. This was far from a trend at the time, however, and dresses of various colors and styles were used throughout Europe.

#7

The Shoulder Pad Bra See Through Look Is My Least Favorite Trend Ever

The Shoulder Pad Bra See Through Look Is My Least Favorite Trend Ever

Erica Davis Report

#8

This Was The Gem That Came Across My Feed Today. Speechless. Needless To Say, I'm Still Looking

This Was The Gem That Came Across My Feed Today. Speechless. Needless To Say, I'm Still Looking

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Hilary Mol
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't decide if this is dressed up snowpants or a dressed down nod to ABBA.

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#10

Just A Nice Post-Wedding Stroll With The Family

Just A Nice Post-Wedding Stroll With The Family

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Caroline Kimber
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a design, it's actually beautiful and the bride definitely has an amazing body for it....just a shame it was worn as a wedding dress.

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White wedding dresses began to gain traction in the West after Queen Victoria wore white in her marriage in 1840. Some brides chose to emulate her, and later on, people began to associate the color choice with purity and chastity.

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#12

Found On Dhgate. Someone Actually Bought This Thing. And Somehow It Looks Worse Than The Expected Item. I Have No Words

Found On Dhgate. Someone Actually Bought This Thing. And Somehow It Looks Worse Than The Expected Item. I Have No Words

Sammie Jo Report

#13

Is She Rocking It? Yes. Is It Awful? Also Yes

Is She Rocking It? Yes. Is It Awful? Also Yes

Ellen B Jue Report

#14

This Here Is Just Tacky And Looks Like A Baked Potato Exploded

This Here Is Just Tacky And Looks Like A Baked Potato Exploded

Carissa Duvessa Spenst Report

Interestingly enough, old photographic processes probably had a role in reinforcing the choice for brides to dress in white. Before color photography, even the most beautifully colored dresses would be captured by photographers in a hundred shades of grey, while pure white dresses would come out more or less true to the day, standing out starkly against the black and grey spectrum of the rest of the photo.

#16

There Is So Much Wrong Here

There Is So Much Wrong Here

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2WheelTravlr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The use of fondant on everything is really getting out of hand.

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#17

She's A Prominent Influencer So I Didn't Block Out Her Name And Face But What Is This

She's A Prominent Influencer So I Didn't Block Out Her Name And Face But What Is This

Savanna Mitchell Report

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Lydia Koncsics
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel it is important to note this was a trend "styling wedding dresses like the met gala" (where we all know the fashion is insane). it was part of a series like "styling dresses like disney princesses, styling them like different flowers.....etc". this is not actually one of her designs :)

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#18

It Speaks For Itself

It Speaks For Itself

Masha Bystritskii Report

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JoMeBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait! I don't see anything but some lace mysteriously floating in space???

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#19

Singer Of A Punk Band I Love Got Married In This Travesty (Love The Shoes Though)

Singer Of A Punk Band I Love Got Married In This Travesty (Love The Shoes Though)

Morgan Hay Report

#20

What In The Robotic Miss America?!?

What In The Robotic Miss America?!?

Reagan Butler Report

#21

I Can Finally Contribute To This Group

I Can Finally Contribute To This Group

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kindo liked the dress, definitely not for weddings or for wearing it outside though.

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#24

Just Saw On My Local Fb Marketplace. I Thought "Is That A Sheet Wrapped Over It?" ..nope

Just Saw On My Local Fb Marketplace. I Thought "Is That A Sheet Wrapped Over It?" ..nope

Amy Harsma Navarra Report

#25

I Will Never Understand How People Think This Dress Or Any Form Of It Is Okay. Camo Is Already A Terrible Pattern But Even If You Like It, In What World Is It Wedding Appropriate

I Will Never Understand How People Think This Dress Or Any Form Of It Is Okay. Camo Is Already A Terrible Pattern But Even If You Like It, In What World Is It Wedding Appropriate

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SarahBee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to a wedding with a camo hunting theme. Would have worked great!

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#26

What In The Papier Mache Is Going On Here

What In The Papier Mache Is Going On Here

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#27

This Pnina Tornai Monstrosity Is Awful And I Hate It

This Pnina Tornai Monstrosity Is Awful And I Hate It

Ellen B Jue Report

#28

What In The Princess Fiona??

What In The Princess Fiona??

Melissa Rhea Report

#29

Don’t Even Know Where To Begin

Don’t Even Know Where To Begin

Samantha Rebecca Report

#30

This Dress Is Atrocious…looks Like A Parachute

This Dress Is Atrocious…looks Like A Parachute

Jessica Decker Report

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