or variations but he is having second thourghts and think people wont come because of this
2007-02-18 23:19:21 · 22 answers · asked by bandan 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
wedding in feb next year and only family and close friends
2007-02-19 01:42:26 · update #1
To be honest...I'd have to really like you as a friend to go dressed in either all purple or green.
2007-02-18 23:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by kalea_kane 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the other posters. Asking your guests to adhere to a dress code is a little much. They are already spending money on a gift and taking time out of their lives to come to your wedding. The only people you have any wardrobe control over are your bridesmaids and groomsman. Let them wear purple and green. A compromise as far as the guests are concerned could be to have silk boutineers made with purple or green flowers that they could all wear (set them in a bowl or something at the entrance into the church so they could pick them up on the way in) If you are doing some sort of Mardi Gras theme for your reception (which is what the color scheme sounds like), you could always get purple and green masks as party favors for your guests that they could wear at the reception. Unless you are willing to provide provisions for your guests to wear something in the purple and green color scheme (like I said, it doesn't have to be an entire outfit, but some sort of accessory - the above were just a couple of ideas off the top of my head), you have no right to dictate what they wear. Good luck and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
2007-02-19 07:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by Marijane K 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
be careful putting restrictions on your guests... i was told once i could only come in a dress ( i like pant suits not a dress girl) now i know this may sound silly but i didnt want to go because of it... why should i have to go out of my way and be uncomfortable for someone elses wedding... i went anyway and wore pants no one cared maybe i made a big deal out of it but i didnt think it was important.. my suggestion is request it like "we would like to make the day fun and have everyone only wear these 2 colors, it is not a requirement but everyones participation would be great"
i think you should give them the option and let those who dont really like the idea its ok if they wear another color... from a former bride to another here are some really useful web sites for wedding invitations, bridal accessories etc. I know what a headache it can be to plan a wedding and i only wish someone passed along advice and help for me... enjoy i hope they help you the way they helped me
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2007-02-23 03:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by suzanne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only people you can dress at a wedding are the bride & groom, the attendants and MAYBE the parents of the couple. You cannot tell guests what color they have to wear. You can dictate the style (black tie, formal, informal, etc.) but that is all.
2007-02-22 13:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see if you wanted your guests to dress that way for a birthday party or some sort of anniversary surprise, but for the actual wedding?? I don't think that purple or green would be an appropriate dress code for your wedding.
2007-02-19 10:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll be honest and say that if I was invited to a wedding and I had to wear a certain colour, if I could not find something easily available in those colours then I would probably not go. Some people don't have a lot of money, and they may feel that they have to spend money on a gift for you, and may not be able to afford a new outfit as well.
2007-02-19 09:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You certainly could request this. People ask for black tie or for people to dress in a specicfic color all the time. Black and white weddings traditionally have everyone in those colors as well. You could put something like "It is requested that all guests wear a shade of purple or green." on the reception card with the invitation. I just wouldn't get yourself upset if someone breaks the rule.
Here is an article from theknot.com about requesting somone dresses "Black Tie" to a weddig. It might help.
http://www.theknot.com/ch_qaarticle.html?Object=AI990830115940&keywordID=221&keywordType=2&parentID=525
2007-02-19 07:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sara K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
family is ok but u are pushing it 2 ask a friend 2 find a green or purple dress when is the wedding ?What month
2007-02-19 09:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by baby4u55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just send out a little memo thanking people in advance for coming and say something along the lines of "at the request of the bride and groom please wear purple and green" and then make a statement that this is completly voluntary that way no one gets their feelings hurt of feels that they Must dress this way.
2007-02-19 08:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking the same thing as you but I wanted mine to wear black and white or red.. well, ppl told me that this was so wrong.. To solve it all.. I asked all my family to wear black and white or red and I have told my guest what I want my wedding to be like and I hinted in that I want everyone to wear these colors also cause the picture will look unique.. I THINK IT IS A GREAT IDEA.. It is what you want not others!! Remember: It is YOUR day!!
2007-02-19 16:53:05 · answer #10 · answered by LucyLu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are having a fancy dress wedding, the ceremony is very traditional with the dress and everything else, but the party after everyone is dressing up,i have only had about 8 people say no, out of 120 people that's not bad.
do what ever you feelis best for you.
good luck...
2007-02-19 07:59:48 · answer #11 · answered by frost7216 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋