Sassy Mom Seeks Attention by Wearing a White Dress to Her Daughter’s Wedding – But the Bride Outsmarts Her Perfectly
When Linda and I received David and Emily’s wedding invitation, an odd RSVP note stood out: “LADIES — PLEASE WEAR WHITE, WEDDING DRESSES WELCOME!” Confused, I called David, my Coast Guard buddy. He explained Emily’s mother, Dorothy, planned to wear her old wedding gown to outshine Emily, as she’d done before. Emily’s response? Invite all women to wear white, neutralizing Dorothy’s ploy.
The guest list embraced the plan. Women excitedly retrieved or borrowed gowns. At the chapel, Linda shone in her satin dress among a crowd of white-clad women. Dorothy arrived, her rhinestone gown gleaming, expecting to dominate. Instead, she faced a sea of white dresses and froze in shock.
Emily’s entrance in a stunning red and gold gown stole the moment, her smile triumphant. Dorothy, outplayed, sat silently and left early. The reception was electric with celebration. Over champagne, Emily credited “revenge stories” for her cunning. Linda toasted her brilliance. Emily’s victory showed that rewriting the rules can be the ultimate win.
