Forbes.com 06.20.07
Never before have brides invested so much time and effort stage-managing their own weddings, including, most especially, what their guests are wearing.
"The way I see it, you only get married once. I wanted it really nice, and I wanted to make sure everyone was clear on how they should look, as well," says Zora Mullholland, a 25-year-old bride in Dublin, Ireland, of planning her 2008 wedding. "I wanted it very upscale."
Mullholland is so concerned about the sartorial state of her guests that she will include detailed instructions in her invitations explaining what exactly she means by "black tie." She will stipulate that women wearing short dresses should also wear stockings and heels. She will instruct men to wear tuxedos.
Unfortunately, for today's wedding guests, few brides are as clear or direct.