Hi :) I'm attending my boyfriends co-workers wedding reception. The reception will be held in the evening in a banquent hall. I was thinking of a wearing a strapless pastel dress, but am not sure whether or not that is too simple or doing so much. I"ve never been to a non-hindu wedding, and have always worn traditional clothing to weddings all my life. I'm really excited to attend this event, but need help figuring out what to wear. Can you help me? :) and give me some suggestions?
2007-04-29 19:23:38 · 17 answers · asked by Kirin B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'd have a shawl to cover my shoulders in church, as many Catholic churches are conservative. Otherwise, I'm sure it will be just fine! enjoy!
2007-04-29 19:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you will not be attending the church then that sounds fine. But it is rude to show your shoulders in church. If you call the banquet hall and ask what the wedding attire is maybe that will give you a better idea. it's hard to tell since this is your boyfriends co-worker you don't know what type of wedding to expect this is where you pull out that little black dress to play it safe but if you look good and feel good in the strapless pastel dress than go for it and flaunt it. Wear what you feel good in.
2007-04-29 20:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by Irene K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think smart casual, no evening dresses or so forth.
the strapless pastel dress sounds just fine, smart, simplistic, ¬ over done- good choice. here is others if u would like a wider variety.
> u can never go wrong with a plain black pants and a cool top . . .generally u cant go wrong with black, but since its a wedding try and brake that with a nice color top.
> skirts as well just above the knee, not too short also a good choice.
> if u do decide to wear a jeans make sure the top is real formal.
else enjoy.
i guess i feel good helping u out with this cause i have to attend a hindu wedding-LOL I'm lost with what to wear but my girlfriends of Hindu religon are gonna help me out!!-LOL
2007-04-29 19:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix21 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nowadays people wear anything. However, I'm a little old fashioned and think there are certain things you don't wear in a church (no matter what religion). No open tow shoes, no strapless or spaghetti strap tops, dresses past the knees. I think you'll be okay, like I said, people wear anything these days. Just get a cardigan for the ceremony and take it off for the reception.
2016-04-01 01:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how strict of a church it is or the how strict catholic the family is. Bring a sweater or get like one of those short little shirts that go over tanks and dresses that the girls are wearing now just incase you start getting dirty looks. You could have your boyfriend ask his co worker if a strapless dress is appropriate or not. I know I got freaked out on my hubbys gram and the priest because one of my bridesmaides chose to wear the tank sleaves of her dress down below her shoulders. Made her pull them up.
2007-04-30 00:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by Ladybugs77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear your traditional clothing - be proud of who you are. The Catholics won't think anything of it other than the beauty of you and your clothes. If you wear something you don't feel right in, then you will feel awkward. I'm very Catholic, and have been to almost nothing BUT Catholic weddings, and can assure you that whatever you wear, as long as it is in good taste, and something that you would wear in a similar event of your own culture, you will be repected and accepted. Have a great time.
2007-04-29 19:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by puppyfred 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds nice. An evening wedding can be a bit fancier, if you like, but not necessarily. There is will be people there dressed all different ways. The main thing to remember is that you never want to outshine the bride. If the wedding is a simple one, dress simply, if it is an elaborate one, it is okay to dress more elaborately.
2007-04-29 19:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A nice dress. Nothing crazy about a Catholic wedding.
2007-04-30 00:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by Tanner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I've been to so many Catholic weddings. My whole family is Catholic. I would say that you can wear pretty much whatever you want, as long as you would consider it suitable to wear to dinner with your boyfriend's parents. I think that's a good rule.
2007-04-29 22:24:34 · answer #9 · answered by alisonjcosgrove 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not white (competition with the bride);
Not red (pretty much the same reason);
Not black (the color of death and mourning).
It sounds like your dress is respectful and not "loud" or distracting - something that will look good in pictures 10 or 20 years from now. Don't show any tattoos or too much leg and you'll be fine!!
Good luck and have fun!
2007-04-29 19:36:22 · answer #10 · answered by no one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dress is fine for the reception, but for the ceremony you need to cover up the bareness with a shawl, shrug or something.
2007-04-30 03:44:49 · answer #11 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋