Organising your wedding is an exciting time and one that you’ve likely pictured since your younger days. A summer wedding is always popular as you’re almost guaranteed beautiful weather.

Many of us dream of a fairytale wedding and spend a lot of money to turn that dream into reality. We buy the prettiest-looking arch, the finest linens and dinnerware, exotic flower arrangements, and a bunch of goofy signage. But what happens to them after the wedding is over? What happens to these items that were only used once and might never see the light of day ever again?

Weddings are among the most festive occasions on anyone’s calendar, and they tend to be characterized by the statement, “I have nothing to wear.” Indeed, weddings can be as frustrating as they are exciting, mostly due to the wardrobe problem. Regardless of your relationship with the happy couple or role in the wedding, figuring out what to wear has got to be one of the toughest tasks ahead (at least, right before selecting a gift that hasn’t been brought by everyone else). Here are a few pointers to avoid committing a ghastly fashion faux pas at your best friend’s wedding.