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standonit
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 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:39 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| A girl I have known my whole life (my dad's best friends daughter) is getting married in 4 weeks time. I have a gorgeous black strapless knee length dress that I was going to wear but then I thought "Wait! I can't wear a BLACK dress to a WEDDING!". Then I was thinking... is it ok to wear one dress to the actual wedding and a different dress to the reception? Is it ok to wear a LBD (little black dress) to a wedding RECEPTION? I would like to but the only other person I can ask is my mum and she doesn't think it's bad to even wear a black dress to a wedding. It's at a church though so I don't want to wear it to the wedding, that's wrong right? I heard tradition was not to wear white, red or black to a church wedding. White is the colour the bride is wearing. Red is too bright and outshines the bride and Black is for mourning. The reception is "FORMAL" so what should I wear to the church wedding? And is it ok to change into my LBD for the reception?P.S FYI - Ceremony is at 5.00pm therefore reception is an evening reception... if that counts. |
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starryartist99
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:55 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| She'll soon find upon arriving that she's probably not the only one wearing her LBD to the wedding. At events like weddings, you want to allow the bride to have her moment in the sun and stand out from the crowd completely. Henceforth, black is the direct opposite of white and readily allows for this contrast. Black is only for mourning when you're actually at the funeral. At formal events, it's been referred to as so much as "chic,""sleek," or "classy" if worn properly. |
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Steapsexted
Joined: 08 Nov 2007
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Location: Estonia
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:11 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| I've worn lots of LBDs to weddings - black is the color of sophistication - and no one is going to confuse the wedding you're at with a funeral. As long as it's not too revealing the church should be ok with it too. |
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ssiaofaom
Joined: 07 Nov 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:27 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| It's OK to take a change of clothes with you to be more comfortable at the reception. Just remember, the day of the wedding belongs to the bride. Don't wear anything that will take any attention away from the bride. Like something that's low cut or short.Good luck |
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Starshine
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:43 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| Black is perfectly fine to wear to the wedding and reception. Not wearing black to a wedding is outdated thinking. Now, if you wear a full length black dress with a black veil over your face, that's different. lol |
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starryartist99
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ssiaofaom
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:15 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| well, tradition is tradition...if you really wanna follow the tradition then of course you can't wear it...is your LBD plain black or printed?if printed then i see nothing wrong with it...Plain black, you know the tradition...wear something printed, may it be black, red or white as long as it is not plain because of you know, the tradition.Now, actually you can wear anything as long as it is formal... |
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stargirl796
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:31 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| If they have put 'black tie' on the invitation, that means it's formal, then the women wear gowns and the men wear tuxes.Otherwise, your dress would be find, if that's all you have, for the reception. For the ceremony, a pretty, neutral, modest dress is the thing to wear. |
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steph_the_chef
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:47 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| I always assume a wedding is formal, unless the invitation indicates otherwise. As for the little black dress, you are absolutely fine wearing one. The ceremony/reception are evening, therefore it's fine.I've worn a little black dress to the last 5 weddings I've attended. I've always been appropriately dressed. Also, I find black to be so common at weddings now. Almost every wedding I attend, I can count at least 5 or more people wearing black.I've never seen anyone looked down on for it. The only color that is taboo at weddings now is white, ivory, beige. Anything that resembles the bride's dress too much. |
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Steph4999
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:03 am Post subject: Appropriate attire for a "FORMAL" wedding? |
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| Wearing a little black dress to the wedding (both service and reception) is fine. People expect you to wear black, because you can't wear white, and you don't want to match the bride's colors. I think you're in the clear if you decide to wear black. Have fun at the wedding! |
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