I’m old enough that the wedding rate has slowed; but I want to state for the record (and after hearing a friend’s ridiculous story) that zero weddings should require attendees to purchase entirely new clothing.
Members of the wedding party, sure. That’s an honor and obligation that can always be turned down. (And I think requiring expensive extra trips there is inappropriate, too.)
But it’s beyond inappropriate to tell your guests “go buy a new outfit all in orchid taffeta” or whatever.
Just my curmudgeon opinion. 😁
Emilybook 