Can You Wear White to a Wedding if You're Not the Bride?

Somewhere along the line, it was marked down in the rule book of weddings that only the bride can wear white to the wedding. There seem to be similar "rules" about wearing black or red (unless it's a Chinese wedding). The best way to deal with the question is to ask the bride!

Some brides don't care what color your outfit is as long as you join the festivities. Some brides aren't even wearing white, so what do they care if you do. If you're a family member or friend of the groom or don't have direct contact with the bride, then have someone who knows her ask her for you.

If all else fails on getting an answer directly from the source, then don't wear white, black or red.