I think the guy actually can't see his blown highlights.
The other forum members seemed to coalesce around the idea that Chris was complaining about the blown out sun, and then amused themselves with mockery. The original photographer did not correct them, either because he was enjoying the support of his friend too much, or because he actually cannot see that the dress was blown out here and there in several of the shots.
What makes this interesting to me that if he were not (presenting himself as) a successful photographer, everyone else in the forum would have shredded him for his technical flaws, but since he is (allegedly) "a pro" the forum falls over themselves whenever he posts anything. That's a depressingly common cultural element in these things. And correspondingly, because he has adopted this persona, and received support for it, he's become remarkably arrogant, flying into a minor tempest of angry disdain when criticized -- being sure that he's going to be backed up by his posse.
It's a lot like high school. The popular kids are, well, they're just popular and you can't quite define why. But there it is, and it's pretty unpleasant for everyone outside the clique, so be sure to join the sycophant brigade early!
The original photographer does have some solid soft skills. He is able to nail those moments when the bride dewily clings to her man, eyes demurely downcast, or alternatively gazing up adoringly, and he's using some presets that warm colors and lift the midtones to produce that golden airy look (and, as a side effect, rather yellow wedding dresses). But brides love the dewy girls and the glowing midtones, and so it sells.
