When David and Emily’s wedding invitation arrived, my wife Linda immediately noticed something strange: the RSVP card read, “Ladies — please wear white, wedding dresses welcome!” It turned out Emily’s mother, Dorothy, planned to wear her old wedding gown to outshine her daughter.
Instead of confronting her, Emily crafted a brilliant solution — she invited every woman to wear white. On the big day, Dorothy arrived, glowing in her bridal gown, only to find every guest dressed the same.
Then Emily appeared — stunning in a red-and-gold gown that shimmered under the lights. The room fell silent, admiration replacing tension. Dorothy stayed quiet through the ceremony, perhaps realizing the message: true beauty isn’t in stealing attention, but in letting love shine its own color.
