2006-10-26 20:32:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Are you a guest or the bride?
If the bride, then yes i suppose so but if getting married in church i suggest you show a picture of the dress to the person conducting the wedding as i believe they do have a right to say if they consider an outfit unsuitable.
If you are a guest, then again yes, but dont let your outfit upstage the bride's!
As black is the colour for funerals in the UK, i wouldnt personally choose it. Also black, though dramatic for evenings, doesnt suit all women as it can be draining to the face.
Get another trusted woman's opinion before you decide.
2006-10-26 20:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Black is good for an evening wedding, after 6. I would do a lighter color if before 6. Many women feel great in black at all times but for a wedding it's customary to only wear black for an evening wedding.
PS You didn't say it was for YOUR wedding, just "a" wedding.
2006-10-26 20:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by bluasakura 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can wear whatever you want.
If black was unacceptable, there wouldn't be any men at weddings in black suits/tuxes. Black is very popular for bridesmaid dresses because it is one of the rare few colors that both looks good on both warm and cool skin tones and that they can potentially wear again after the wedding.
Even Sarah Jessica Parker got married in a black dress and she's still married.
2006-10-27 00:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming that you're female as males almost automatically wear black. ;)
As others have said, if it's your own wedding - it's yours and you should wear what you feel comfortable in. The white dress is symbolic - but perhaps it's a symbol that doesn't "fit" you.
If it is someone else's wedding you're planning to attend - your best move is to ask. If you can't ask, then don't do it. Some people see it as offensive, or a bad omen - others see it as nothing more than a colour. Black is quite solemn, however, so you may need to colour it up with something else if you do choose to wear black.
Unless, of course, you're making a statement that you're not happy about this wedding! ;)
2006-10-26 20:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by dawni . 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its fine to wear black if you are a guest at a wedding. I wouldn't wear it as the bride. If you are a guest going to the wedding and want to wear black I would accessorise with a splash of colour. Maybe a red hand bag and nice bright red lipstick.
Have fun!
2006-10-26 23:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 22:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last 2 weddings i went to i wore a black suite, no one said anything or complained at either.
2006-10-26 20:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're the bride, that'd be quite odd to wear a black dress. If you're the guest, unless is a black & white theme, or a black-tie reception, it isn't appropriate either, out of respect for the couple. If you still want to wear black, maybe you can check with your hosts first and see if they'd be ok with it.
2006-10-26 21:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by lafleurette 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The groom and his men are wearing black so it must be okay. Don't wear a black veil and hat though - it is not a funeral.
2006-10-26 20:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by Gruntled Employee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well...I dont think a bride should. But, anyone else...yes. Everything is all superstition and symbolism...so unless you believe in that or want to hold to a tradition....life is what you make of it, not the colour you wear.
(having said that, old biddies may say something behind their hands...but ignore them)
2006-10-26 20:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by Cariad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋