A Twitter user sparked a huge conversation about whether or not braids are appropriate for a wedding.
Read the tweet below:
My aunt who has never been married before told my cousin braids aren’t appropriate to wear for her wedding. I asked her what hairstyle did she wear when she got married. Now everyone is yelling. I was just asking a question
— Ashley (@omgashcheeks) August 22, 2021
Obviously, the answer for us is an astounding yes, because we have seen some gorgeous brides with braids of all lengths and sizes. Twitter was in a frenzy responding to the tweet with over 188K likes and over 25K retweets.
Many of the users questioned argued that someone did not have to be married to have an opinion about wedding hair, and others questioned whether Auntie was stuck in the dark ages or not.
Read some of the tweets below:
@omgashcheeks
That was rude. You could’ve politely shown her pictures of weddings where brides were wearing braids and how it looked. Everyone wants to be savage these days, what have you gained from being mean towards her?
and this one:
I hate this standard that folks want us to adhere to. Braids can be elegant. You don’t need straight hair or any other change. Our natural protective styles are a thing of beauty and should be worn unapologetically. Now auntie needs a few lessons of the culture. pic.twitter.com/7zZNrhF4Q8
— Dee Doré 又 (@safecampdore) August 23, 2021
and this:
Just because someone has never been married does not mean they should never have an opinion. However, in this millenium, braids can be incorporated into a wedding & look really good. Also, there are ways to reply without hurting her feelings. She is still ur aunt.
— Rachel Nkechi Ofili (@EvangeRachel) August 23, 2021
And this:
“So what hairstyle was it” with a face like this >>>>>>>>> pic.twitter.com/OynTiqeNVP
— the good FEMI? (@misi_f) August 23, 2021
Then Lonnie chimed in with his two cents:
“So what hairstyle was it” with a face like this >>>>>>>>> pic.twitter.com/OynTiqeNVP
— the good FEMI? (@misi_f) August 23, 2021
and:
“So what hairstyle was it” with a face like this >>>>>>>>> pic.twitter.com/OynTiqeNVP
— the good FEMI? (@misi_f) August 23, 2021
and:
They’re also the same aunties with no kids, never had kids—yet always tryna tell you how to raise yours.
Had one try that with me once, and I responded with your same energy: “That might’ve worked with YOUR kids, but ?oh I forgot…you ain’t got no [trails off]”
— Shari (@Shari2k) August 23, 2021
and:
I meannnnnnn you’re not wrong Ashley LMFAOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/GJEpWWWhHr
— ny. (@misseverywhereg) August 23, 2021
and:
It’s not what you do.. it’s how you do it pic.twitter.com/lhvgNqxe2o
— court (@court62582950) August 23, 2021
Here’s the thing, we understand where Auntie is coming from, there are traditional wedding styles that some people are just used to seeing. Anything different becomes weird.
But things have certainly changed over the years and brides have so much to choose from.
Women are wearing fros, braids, updos, ponytails!
All are gorgeous.
If you are looking for some braided bride hairstyle inspo you should definitely head to Pinterest and show the family while you are at it.
Here are a few we found to help your search!
How would your older family members feel about braids as a wedding style? Comment below!
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