Yes, the wedding again....Quick question....
The reception is in evening and the colors for the wedding are black and white. The bridesmaids are wearing black gowns and printed on the invitations it reads "Black Tie".
As a guest...you are not part of the wedding party....would you wear a black gown to the reception? Or is this tacky because the bridesmaids are wearing black?
just~me
I've worn black to evening
I've worn black to evening weddings plenty of times. go for it.
Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.
I too have been to a few
I too have been to a few weddings (night time functions) and worn black and was among about 5-10 other people. I actually was going to wear a different dress to one, but was told that the pink I picked was innapropriate for the affair. Go figure!
"It's not to late to become who you've always wanted to be..."
Absolutely for an evening
Absolutely for an evening affair. I am no fashion diva, but I *know* a few, and I was advised as well that black is perfectly fine for a wedding. If you are worried about clashing with the wedding party, add something colorful to your outfit or wear a black print instead of solid.
Susan & Neil Hampton have three spectacular children, Alexander, Isabel and David, plus one amazing teenager, Eric. Susan does community outreach for arizonamoms.com.
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” - Margaret Atwood
I use to DJ weddings and a
I use to DJ weddings and a lot of guests wear black. Like the last post maybe add some color, to be a little different than the wedding party.
If it's black tie, then
If it's black tie, then black is always good even for weddings. I've seen people wear black to the wedding, which I think is odd, but then the reception was after and it was on the formal side, though not black tie.
I wouldn't wear bold, bright colors such as fushia or red, though. Wearing something bright will make you stand out, and I don't know if you want to do that, given it's the bride's night.
I've never been into black for bridesmaids...but that's another topic. I didn't like it when my sister had us wear black either, but she was the bride.
i'm going to get another not
i'm going to get another not so formal dress for the actual wedding which is 6 hours before the reception.
just~me
Hi - Do you have something
Hi - Do you have something that is both black and white? That's another option, too. As for it being at night and others wearing black, I'd say that's a great queue. Jewelry and other accessories can help break up the solid color, too.
Mouse_tales is a discussion leader in the East Valley for arizonamoms.com. She is a business owner, community volunteer, and aspiring runner (whew!), who most enjoys her roles as wife & mom. Her children range in age from 4 to 13.
i can look for something
i can look for something thats both black and white, but i was hoping to get away with a black gown that i already have have. Since the actual wedding is 6 hours before the reception, i will be looking for a not so formal dress to buy for the wedding.
But jewelry and possibly some type of formal cover up in a white or off white will help break up the solid black. good idea!!
just~me
I think black is very classy
I think black is very classy and completely appropriate. Have a fun evening!
Hobbymommy, 38, is a discussion leader from Mesa. She is a happy stay-at-home mommy to a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son.
I agree with the previous
I agree with the previous comment!
Plus, as one who had a black & white wedding (my bridesmaids all wore black dresses and they loved it since the dresses were so versatile after the wedding), it's totally appropriate to wear black as a guest. Have a great time!
DesertMom
http://ppdsurvivor.blogspot.com