


The bride wore black.
An unwitting couple’s decision to broadcast their joyous occasion over social media had the internet sending condolences — over the wedding’s somber dress code.
Newlywed Jordan Bussey requested that all attendees wear black to her big day — even though the nuptials were to be held outdoors in the middle of summer.
And while her game guests appeared to give careful consideration to Bussey’s curious request, viewers of a now-viral video from the catered affair compared the celebration of love to a memorial service.
“I’m sorry for your loss,” quipped one of the 5.1 million TikTokers who watched the clip.
“My first thoughts of this before I read the text was ‘oh it’s a funeral,'” noted another.
Fortunately, the blushing Bussey was too busy gushing over her guests’ chic ensembles — and reveling in other positive comments — to be brought down by the low blows.
“I would be SOO happy to get a wedding invite that says ‘black attire’ takes all the stress away of finding something to wear!!! Love it!” applauded a fan.
“Black is such a good dress code because it’s so easy for the guests!! Such a common color and they can get anything in black,” wrote someone else, while another user called it “classy.”
“Do people not realize all black attire can be used for other events as well, not just funerals,” chided one person. “This wedding looks lovely with all black.”
“Love that everyone listened!! But black attire outside in the heat is crazyy,” wrote one viewer, who seemed to notice the guests fanning themselves while baking in the scorching sun.
The Post has reached out to Bussey for comment.
The non-traditional dress code is in keeping with a recent trend of fashion-based rule-breaking at weddings.
One Barbiecore-obsessed bride insisted her guests wear pink, while other lovebirds have been dreaming up creative themes such as “Dive Bar Semiformal,” “Garden Party Whimsical” and “Music Festival Formal.”
Meanwhile, others have ditched tradition in the name of self-expression, touting pastel hued gowns and structured pantsuits at the altar.
“In general, the white bridal gown, to some women, is considered a bit dated and unoriginal,” Ranu Coleman, chief marketing officer of bridal site Azazie, previously told The Post.
“It just says a lot about the bride in terms of what she thinks of herself,” she said of wedding gowns. “I think it shows more of their individuality and it really shows their personality as well.”