I will be going to a wedding reception tonight and don't know what to wear or what is appropriate to wear. Though I know it will be a casual thing, is it inappropriate for me to wear jeans??? Should I wear a skirt or dress??? I have always been in the wedding I have gone to so I have no clue what is right.... HELP!!!
2007-06-15 04:33:28 · 24 answers · asked by sarah k 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Weddings are traditionally formal affairs. I would be greatly irritated if my guests treated it like a potluck! The very least you should wear - in my humble opinion - would be a pair of slacks and nice blouse, or maybe a dress or something along those lines.
2007-06-15 04:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never wear jeans. Khakis are the most casual attire you should ever wear to a wedding, and stay away from wearing logos of any type.
Most of the clues will be on the invitation. Look at the wording... is it "Mr. and Dr. Charles Johnson request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Reverend Linda Diane Johnson to Mr. Thomas Lincoln Smith" -or- "We're getting Married! Clam bake and picnic at Grandma's Beach House..."
If the first, then while it's casual, I would use the definition of Casual as slacks and sweater or skirt and sweater, or a really nice sundress. If it the later, then definately the khakis and a polo shirt. Always best to err on the side of caution - overdressing is better than underdressing. Location (country club / hotel vs. casual restaurant) and time (anything after 6 is more formal than an afternoon reception) should guide you through the nuances.
2007-06-15 05:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jeans aren't appropriate unless they've been specifically requested. A dress, a skirt, or a nice pair of slacks are all fine. Avoid wearing all black or all white. White is reserved for the bride and many people still associate unrelieved black with mourning, and so may consider it a statement on your part of disapproval.
Other than that, as long as it's clean and neat, you'll do just fine. Few people - if any - will remember what you wore as a guest unless it's insanely inappropriate (wedding gown, mourning veil, Vegas stripper costume), so don't stress too much about this.
2007-06-15 04:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by gileswench 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Casual" as per a wedding reception means "not Black Tie" for the men, and no floor-length evening dresses for the women.
It does not mean you wear jeans.
Wear a skirt, dress, or dress slacks. No low-cut tops. Don't look like a hooker at someone's wedding.
2007-06-15 04:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the invitation actually say 'casual dress', or are you basing that on knowing the couple as being mostly casual themselves? If the invite didn't say anything about attire, and if the wedding is in a church [of any flavour, OK?] then a dress would be right...no daring necklines necessarily, just a nice 'frock' and comfy shoes [reception lines, dancing, etc. can put your feet in Living Hell] and enjoy yourself. Make yourself pretty and comfortable...the attention will be on the bridal party anyway, but you might score an usher or two!
2007-06-15 04:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by constantreader 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a wise teacher tell me once: A lady can never go wrong wearing a nice clean skirt! Even if everyone else is a bit more casual, you will blend, and it being a wedding it's probably a bit more formal.
Go with a skirt and pretty top, or a nice dress. Wear nice shoes, you cant go wrong.
2007-06-15 04:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mildly Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never wear jeans to a wedding, unless the invitation is quite specific about it being super casual. You never go wrong wearing a skirt...
2007-06-15 04:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When someone says "casual attire" on a wedding invitation that usually means "sunday best" you dont wear a ballgown to church/temple so whatever you would wear to a nice dinner, or church/temple, or on a fancy date would be appropriate. Jeans are definately out, but you could wear a nice pants suit.
2007-06-15 04:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by orange blossom honey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO jeans...wear a sundress if it's a more casual reception, or a simple black dress is ALWAYS appropriate.
2007-06-15 06:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by szberi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go in jeans, perhaps a nice pants outfit.
Or you could call up the bride/groom or one of their wedding party and ask how to dress?
2007-06-15 07:45:26 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋