2007-07-08 11:43:32 · 27 answers · asked by Isabel 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Our daughter (Canadian) married a Greek guy over 9 years ago, and many of his female relatives including his sisters wore black??? Thought it might be a Greek custom, but maybe not....
2007-07-08 13:52:08 · update #1
Only if it is the ex-wife in mourning. lol. I think it depends on the setting and the situation. Black is not associated with happiness so for me it would be hard to wear black to something festive. I believe it is customary for them to wear black to everything so for them it is okay. Mmm
2007-07-08 11:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
When I got married I would never have noticed if a guest wore black to the wedding. I did notice that my mother was wearing black, but I actually thought she looked fantastic in a black dress with silvery oriental embroidery. If I looked through my photos, I'm certain that I would find a number of people wearing black, and I know they looked far better than the woman who showed in a Gunny Sacks typed flowered number. In fact, I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and all seven ladies wore black gowns. We looked awesome. Go ahead and wear black if you want, just be sure that the dress is fabulous, not frumpy.
2007-07-08 12:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Certainly if the dress is of the cocktail variety its acceptable, with jewelry and strappy sandals no one is going to mistake that for mourning. If it is an ethnic wedding and there is a strong cultural aversion to wearing black then I wouldn't, but really its no big deal now.
Many old country women keep to the habit of wearing black mourning for a long time when someone in the family has died, that was probably the origin of all those Greek family members wearing black. In some cases wearing mourning, can go on forever.
2007-07-08 11:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by justa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, black is usually a mourning color, so I don't think it's very appropriate to wear at a wedding. A wedding should be about happy light colors. If you're still unsure, you could always ask the bride.
PS. I've seen guests wear black dresses to fancy receptions. So I'm pretty sure its okay in the reception but not the ceremony.
2007-07-08 11:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by Maryam B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Actually in some cultures red or black are celebratory colors. Try not to let it upset you, ask someone in his family if it's a custom to wear black to weddings in their culture. If they say no try to keep in mind that not everyone is able to purchase new clothes for special occasions and while they were joyful about the wedding that was one of just a few things they may have been able to wear or that they felt comfortable in. My mom wore black to my wedding, it was a uniform, her boss was in a car accident that day and she had to cover for part of his shift she came for the wedding but had to run out right afterward. She wasn't unhappy about the wedding (despite the out come of the marriage) it was just what circumstance required!
2007-07-15 14:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by boitchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it may be acceptable, I'd be willing to bet it was a comment on the wedding in this case. Someone I know had their husband's female relatives show up in black at their wedding. It definitely wasn't a case of oh-my-we-all-accidentally-wore-black-to-the-wedding. They were sending a message.
2007-07-15 19:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by CincyCat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black is perfectly acceptable for a wedding. I have even been to some weddings wear the bride preferred her guests to be dressed in black. A little black dress is classy and timeless.
2007-07-16 07:39:54 · answer #7 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe these Greek we man were in mourning.That would be acceptable anywhere. In today's times all most any thing goes.I personally see nothing wrong,if it is an evening,formal, wedding go ahead.A day wedding -no. If you are a disgruntled ex lover making a statement.Go far it.Take a hankie.
2007-07-16 00:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by lotteda717 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in the past ten years people have been wearing black at weddings and I think it's quite appropriate. I even see a lot of wedding parties where the bridesmaids dresses are black and white. I think it's gorgeous and it sure beats the same ole burgandy, teal, peach, and purple that you see every single wedding!!!!!!!!! BLAH!
2007-07-13 11:58:01 · answer #9 · answered by missnasa2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no, as black is a color of mourning, and a lot of people feel it's bad luck at a wedding.
I'd say if you want to annoy the bride, go ahead and wear black, but while black is a stable color in my wardrobe, attending a wedding I will wear shades of blue, green, deep burgundy (not red!) or browns. Black can make people feel depressed!
2007-07-08 11:51:12 · answer #10 · answered by thedancingmalkavian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helk no.
the bride maybe but anyone else NO.
it distracts everyone from the bride.
Everyone knows A women looks AMAZING in a tight black dress. No one wants to be the center of attention on their friends wedding. Unless they are just a A**hole.
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2007-07-15 13:06:00 · answer #11 · answered by blonde_avril229 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋