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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Francesca Carington

Why are we so snobby about other people’s weddings?

Four young people pulling faces while tasting red wine at a black-tie event
‘It’s fun to play armchair critic ... but occasionally, the conversation can veer towards snootiness.’ Photograph: Betsie Van der Meer/Getty Images

A non-exhaustive list of things I have arbitrarily strong feelings about when it comes to weddings: headbands, the number of bridesmaids (more than five is too many), espresso martinis (should be banned), Mr Brightside (argh!), “hats optional” (an edict both stuffy and stressful), any kind of day-after event.

I’m hardly alone in my convictions. Here’s a non-exhaustive list of things other people tell me they find tasteless: naked dresses, lab-grown diamonds, wedding hashtags, too many speeches, not enough speeches, asking for a Peloton.

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