Dolores Catania sparks debate over near-white dress at son's wedding
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Key Points:
- Dolores Catania, a reality TV star from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," faced online criticism after wearing a pale blue, heavily embellished gown that appeared white at her son’s wedding in Portugal.
- Many social media users accused her of committing a wedding etiquette faux pas by wearing a color too close to white, traditionally reserved for the bride, sparking debate about appropriateness and intentions.
- Some defended the dress as light blue or silver, but critics argued that as an experienced TV personality, Catania should have known how the dress would photograph and the potential to upstage the bride.
- Historically, white wedding gowns became popular in Western culture after Queen Victoria’s 1840 wedding, but etiquette experts advise guests to avoid white or similarly pale colors to prevent overshadowing the bride.
- Etiquette specialists recommend guests follow the couple’s dress code and colors, while the mother of the bride may wear gold if the dress is tasteful and approved by the bride.
