I really wish that we would learn to do what this hadith tells us to do, my choice is always going to be different from another's and they don't think like me, heck my own sister doesn't think like me. Our weddings were as different as day and night. That was her day, and why should I wreck her happiness by saying something that might sour her day.
A bride is sooooo nervous anyway about her clothes, jewellery, makeup and not to forget her life ahead... I have seen countless brides that know that their makeup is bad or that their choice didn't rock but when they ask me I tell them that it is great...mashAllah she is glowing or whatever.. I have seen them so relieved when someone says that to them... and plus u get ajar for it. sorry for the long post
Very good points. Especially the bit about a bride on her wedding day. She's nervous enough. Unless you're going to say "you look absolutely stunning honey," don't open your mouth at all. I don't know what the heck it is with some people who will not hesitate to tell the nerve wracked bride that her lipstick is all wrong, her makeup too dark, the clothes not quite right, etc. If you don't have something nice to say, SHUT UP and don't spoil it for her.
Sorry for shouting. :)