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Amielou

Amielou

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weddings, what is the rule?? i know you're not suppsoed to wear white, but what about black? too funeralish?? it's an afternoon wedding and an evening reception, would a nice black cocktail dress with say, a different coloured ribbon / belt and jewellery be ok?? or is black a big no-no?? and what about red? i would assume no red at a wedding but what are the "rules"?? :tongue

:crazy so please, anyone who is a bit more informed than i... i would much appreciate the advice

i am posting here, and not in the womens locker room, as i would appreciate opinions from as many people as would like to share them, not just the gals :)
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What's wrong with wearing white? Everyone I know has worn white.

I'd definitely stay away from black, that's definitely too funeralish.
Red - could be a little "iffy". Maybe stay away from that just to be on the safe side.

How about a really light yellow or blue?
But what's wrong with white?
 
i have heard it is rude for a guest at a wedding to wear whit as it upstages the bride or something?? and i hve heard red is to inappropriae and black is for funerals... but i want something i will wear again, so i was thinking a nice black cocktail dress, with a wide ribbon belt in pink... to soften it a bit.... what do people think? it's for me to wear to my cousins wedding at a reception function centre (evening formal style)...
 
i have heard it is rude for a guest at a wedding to wear whit as it upstages the bride or something??
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You may have heard right. I've only ever been to one wedding and that was of my sisters. None of the female guests wore white, but then again it was just the one wedding and it may not be the "rule". :shrug
 
I wouldn't wear white either (have heard that rule)

I take it you haven't bought the dress yet?

I don't know where you live. But if you live where it is quite hot and long summers, what about a nice Summery dress? It could be pastel or a nice solid color. What shade or color do you or your husband think you look best in?

I would just take a look around especially the sales, and see what "jumps" out at you. You will know it, if you see it, especially something you know you can get good wear out of it.

Too often we can go shopping with one idea in mind, and can never find it. Just go to the sales and have fun looking :)
 
i a taking bubba hailey out this afternoon after my daycare children have gone, to try to find something... it's cold here now, and the wedding is in the evening so i will need something that will look okay with a coat and or shawl. soft pink is the best colour on me, but is very summery and most soft pink things look a bit funny under a heavy winter coat... but i'll see what i can find, i was thinking about maybe a nice black cocktail dress with a wide soft pink satin ribbon for a belt and the nice necklace my brother in law gave me for Christmas... and some shiny shoes if i can find some at an op shop or clearance place... or a nice red dress, liam loves it when i wear red.. i have left it very late really, it's in 20 more days :9 but we've all been very sick and i'm only just getting better now, so i haven't had the time to go out... i am hoping i can find anything at all.. because we don't really have much to spare, my hubby gave me some money especially to buy a dress and things for the wedding, but i still feel bad spending money on myself for a nice dress when there are other things we need... but my cousin's wedding is at a really fancy reception place and they won't even let me in if i wear any of the things i have in my wardrobe :sad


hopefully i will find something fabulously lovely that fits great and works with a coat and is super cheap!!


will update tomorrow :)
 
From what I've heard, black is fine for a wedding...especially with the added ideas of a ribbon etc... White is a big no no, as you said. It takes away from the bride.

Please let us know what you bought. :)
 
Yeah, no white. What I've heard is that you're not supposed to outshine the bride. As for black...well, it's my favorite color so I say go for it! As long as it's tasteful and not mournful. I've always seen women wear pastel colors to weddings...bleh. Nothing wrong with a nice red or black or blue.
 
okay, i found a reasonably priced nice pretty V necked chiffon overlaid black cocktail dress, just below knee length... so i was happy :) (i don't like really short dresses) and when i paid for it the lady said to pick out a matching brooch and necklace.. i said no i didn't want to pay any extra for anything else, and she said "no, it's free with this one" :biggrin lucky me :biggrin so i got a pretty bow-shaped brooch for the waist (and i will use a soft pink satin sash round the middle too) and a pretty pink and silver necklace to match :) i just need shoes now, maybe spangly silver ones??? and a coat that will look ok over the top. will go op shopping on friday, hopefully i will find something suitable. i will posts pics when i have it together :) i think it will be nice.
 
Amielou said:
okay, i found a reasonably priced nice pretty V necked chiffon overlaid black cocktail dress, just below knee length... so i was happy :) (i don't like really short dresses) and when i paid for it tht lady said to pick out a matching brooch and necklace.. i said no i didn't want to pay any extra for anything else, and she said "no, it's free with this one" :biggrin lucky me :biggrin so i got a pretty bow-shaped brooch for the waist (and i will use a soft pink satin sash round the middle too) and a pretty pink and silver necklace to match :) i just need shoes now, maybe spangly silver ones??? and a coat that will look ok over the top. will go op shopping on friday, hopefully i will find something suitable. i will posts pics when i have it together :) i think it will be nice.
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That sounds nice! Good job :)
 
i dont see nething wrong with wearing black to a wedding unless you're the bride. Black is a classic color in my opinion.
 
ahhhh. I apologize. I thought you were the bride, that's why I suggested white. If black is decorated then I don't see a problem.
 
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