2007-07-11 06:50:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Truly, it depends on a wedding. For a Formal Wedding, Black is ok, no matter when. For a less formal wedding, black is sometimes over the top -- but if you aren't in ALL BLACK you should be fine.
2007-07-11 06:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know I'm getting to be in the minority, here, but I really still feel wearing black is inappropriate at any wedding at any time of year. Black is associated with mourning in Western culture, and nobody should deliberately look like they're mourning over the choice the bride and groom have made.
That said, there are social circles where it seems to be considered rude not to wear black unless attending a funeral. I don't get it, but I've seen that very concept touted here.
On a pure comfort level, though, you might want to remember black absorbs heat and so black clothing will be hotter than any other color in the same fiber. I think that's well worth considering in August.
2007-07-11 14:03:45 · answer #2 · answered by gileswench 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, especially if it's a night wedding. If it's an evening wedding black is fine. In fact, black is fine to wear as long as the ceremony and reception are inside. If it's outside, I might go for a different color.
I use to think black was not acceptable for weddings. Then I went to my first wedding, my boyfriend was a groomsman. I wore a light blue dress. I was so out of place at the groomsman's table. There were 5 other groomsman's. All of their dates/wives were wearing black. No one looked morbid, in fact, they looked a lot more stylish, mature and sophisticated then I did.
2007-07-11 13:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is never appropriate to wear a black dress to a wedding.
2007-07-11 21:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by duck duck goose 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are many people who feel that black symbolizes mourning...and this is not necessarily untrue.
But black is also the embodiment of "formal". The "little black dress" is something every woman should have in her closet for any ceremonious event.
If the wedding is a formal one, then most definitely, feel free to wear black.
2007-07-11 17:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go with black and white- like a nice print if it's an outdoor wedding, or daytime.
If it's a VERY formal night time/indoor wedding and reception all black might be okay, but I'd lighten it up with accessories. Like some colored earrings & necklaces?(pink, red, tourquoise etc) Something sparkly. :) Maybe even match your shoes to your accessories
2007-07-11 14:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by Amy P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's generally not a good idea to wear all black to a wedding because it is a mourning color. If it's an evening wedding, it's more acceptable though. If it's all you've got though and you look great in it, go for it! As long as you're not in the immediate family, no one is really going to be looking at you anyway.
2007-07-11 14:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't see why not as long as it is with taste. Black has always been classy. Especially if the wedding is in the evening.
2007-07-11 13:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by Shashay 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Black normally isn't a good wedding color. If the wedding is outdoors or in someplace where there isn't air conditioning, black will just make you hotter.
2007-07-11 15:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I did, a few years ago, to my husband's cousin's wedding. It was a long dress, with spaghetti straps and had some sparkles in it. It looked very elegant. Good luck!
2007-07-11 14:05:37 · answer #10 · answered by SharShar 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋