Courtesy of Frances Kennedy A woman named Fran went viral on TikTok after revealing the bridesmaid "dress" she designed herself for her friend's wedding Fran's outfit consisted of a skirt, top and cropped cover-up and was red in design Amid the Internet's negative reaction to her outfit, Fran reveals to PEOPLE how the bride really felt about the situation Would you say "yes" to this wedding look? A 34-year-old woman named Franwent viral on TikTokfor making her own bridesmaid look for her close friend Rachel's wedding in the United Kingdom's Norfolk area. Although she gushed over the "special" moment, her DIY ensemble quickly divided the Internet. Why? Because of her bold color choice. In a post that has since garnered over 2 million views, Fran showed herself working on a vintage-inspired, red three-piece look that she was prepping for her girlfriend's ceremony. Courtesy of Frances Kennedy Although many of the comments were positive and complimented Fran's craftsmanship and eye for style, there were a few stunned reactions criticizing the non-traditional design. However, Fran tells PEOPLE that Rachel "loved" the final result and even found it "hilarious" that strangers on the Internet would have so much to say about her outfit, which actually followed all of the bride's requirements. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "There wasn't much of a conversation [around the bridesmaids' dress code]. Rachel provided myself and the others with the color palette and we all naturally gravitated towards a color," Fran tells PEOPLE. "[The bride's] stipulations were that we pick a color from the palette and that it wasn't floor length. I suggested I would make my dress and she was really excited about it." In fact, red was incorporated into Rachel's own bridal looks and the ceremony. "She made both of her veils. They were so gorgeous and the evening one was red," Fran shares. In afollow-up TikTok video, she also revealed that the color of her outfit matched the bride's shoes and bouquet. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! All in all, Fran loved creating a look of her own for her friend's special day. Although she didn't expect her video to reach such a large audience, she's "really grateful to all of the people who were positive about the process." "It was an important thing for me to do and I'm just pleased people enjoyed it as much as I did," she says, adding, "I would encourage those who haven't got anything nice to say, to consider keeping it to themselves." Read the original article onPeople
