Sometimes, even the most perfect wedding weekends can have a few head-scratching moments. A groom, Redditor turtle553 took to the Wedding Drama subreddit to share one such moment that added a hiccup to their photos. On Reddit, he posted, “Just got married this past weekend at our house and it was amazing. While talking about the few things here and there that we forgot or didn’t go as planned, my wife talked about the officiant being a problem. I figured it was just because she was a little annoying and made comments about how certain things weren’t needed because this was “just a backyard wedding” and not something fancy. But then my wife said “did you notice her dress?”” Per Bored Panda, the groom admitted he didn’t even notice the outfit during the actual ceremony because everything felt like such a blur. He was busy preparing for the big moment and his focus was entirely on his bride once he reached the altar. “So I was surprised when I was told that Judy’s dress was white and shocked when I actually saw the [preview]picture,” he noted on Reddit. He mentioned that he might have expected it of a guest, but was shocked that it was the officiant The Redditor noted that “Apparently a lot of people noticed and were making comments about it that I missed on the wedding day. It’s kind of annoying and kind of funny at the same time.” That being said, he was also quick to note that it didn’t bring them down or “detract from their awesome day.” He said, “We’re unconventional in style and color, but not that much to be ok with another white dress at the altar.” The officiant wore a white lace dress to our wedding byu/turtle553 inweddingdrama The etiquette around wedding attire is pretty clear, especially when you are in a position of authority like an officiant. According to Brides.com, officiants are expected to follow basic best practices, which include keeping the focus on the couple rather than themselves. Lindsay Terranova of The Boston Bridal Stylist notes that the officiant’s role is to act as a supporting participant, not the main attraction. Terranova specifically advises on that officiants should avoid the color white, as that hue is traditionally reserved for the bride. Comment byu/turtle553 from discussion inweddingdrama The groom is now considering whether it is worth trying to recoup some of the $700 he paid for the services. In an edit to his post, he noted, “We’re not going to make this a big ordeal beyond an email saying we thought it was unprofessional and maybe online reviews. Any money would just be to cover the cost of getting the dress photoshopped. The photographer is going to see what they can do.” The Reddit community had plenty to say about the wardrobe fail. One user wrote, “Genuinely such an insane choice of attire for the officiant!! My jaw is agape. I am aghast.” Comment byu/turtle553 from discussion inweddingdrama Another user named Extra_Aoili, who identifies as a wedding officiant, added to the post comments, “OMG! As a wedding officiant, I think it’s absolutely worth trying to get some money back. This is such an unprofessional move. I would never consider anything other than a dark, neutral color. All black usually. This is actually insane behavior imo.” Not everyone felt that a refund was the right path, however. A user named No_Gold3131 suggested that the couple should just move forward with the photo editing and avoid the stress of a potential conflict. “It’s a tad strange but it’s hardly the end of the world. Just go ahead with Photoshopping her dress peach or whatever color you want,” they suggested. Comment byu/turtle553 from discussion inweddingdrama Despite the frustration, the groom emphasized that the incident didn’t ruin their special day. He noted that the officiant left before the reception, which meant she wasn’t in any of the party photos. As of the timing of the post, he and his wife were waiting for the ceremony photos to see if the dress would actually be an issue. The Redditor might be right to wait on the photos, since they are important memories of their wedding day. Many stories about wedding photos go viral on social media. In January, a couple in Boston had some very entertaining photobombers in their wedding photos adding a historical flair. On the other hand, last year, a bride lost all her photos as a result of revenge. Comment byu/turtle553 from discussion inweddingdrama Overall, he knows where this faux pas sits in their life. “It’ll be one of those things to laugh about in years to come, just like one of the caterers hitting on my 20 yo niece for 2 hours or all the little decorations and plans we forgot once the day started.”