Bride criticized for ‘off-board’ and ‘surprisingly specific’ wedding dress code

The bride and groom’s dress code requirement has divided social media with some saying it would keep them from attending the festivities.

A social media user took to X to share that he received a wedding invitation that asked guests not to wear the Apple Watch.

The request sparked a lot of discussion on X and Reddit, with one calling it “off the board”.

“I got married in 2015, and my wife and I both got Apple Watches and decided to wear them. Why? Because we thought it would be outdated and look funny looking at the technology in the picture,” said one.

Another social media user added: “Beyond a general dress code like formal boots and hats, dressy, casual or cowboy, the specification of watches is too much.”

One stated that it was up to the hosts, but found it “strange” that Apple watches were specifically banned.

“At the end of the day, you are invited to an event. You are not the host. Either accommodate according to the rules of etiquette, or don’t participate,” the social media user commented.

Another added: “It’s a weirdly specific thing to look for, but maybe it’s because they’re going for a certain kind of aesthetic in the wedding photos. Apple watches are a bit painful on the eyes.”

“Yeah, if an invitation says no Apple Watches, I’m just not going to the wedding,” one said.

Others noted that the constant announcements could pose a problem during the ceremony.

“Imagine walking into a wedding or a ballroom with the iPhone mini strapped to your wrist as if it were a life support system,” said one.

“We can’t let those all-important Instagram likes or fantasy football updates wait, can we? Nothing says ‘serious context’ like stopping commits to close your scrolling loop. Elegance and taste? Well, let’s go with silicone bands and emojis instead.”

Others said Apple Watches weren’t the same as wearing a dress watch.

It is not the first time that Apple Watches and weddings have been debated. Earlier this year, Esther McCoy, from Melbourne, went viral after sharing a video of someone fake popping her ankle. There was a white mark from the Apple Watch, which she said only comes out for official occasions. But when she was at a wedding, she understood the matter.

“It was kind of a running joke in my family leading up to the wedding that we would have to take it out, but I think I always believed I would find a nice watch or bracelet to wear. However, I had no such luck and nothing seemed to cover it, so it was fake tan,’ she said. Newsweek.

“Normally I wouldn’t be too bothered by a tan line, but considering I was my sister’s maid of honor I thought it would be best if it wasn’t in all her pictures. This was the first time I tried the hack, so I was very nervous about the results.”