And you didn't even know??
2007-09-15 07:27:12 · 7 answers · asked by Ineedyouherewithme 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Weddings are festive. Black is not considered a festive color - it is a color for mourning. If you do wear black you brighten it up with colored jewelry - colored scarves - shoes - whatever - so what people see is not just black. People probably thought you didn't approve of the marriage.
2007-09-15 07:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It used to be that black was a color reserved for funerals, and never to be worn to weddings. It is now acceptable to wear black to a wedding, unless it is a daytime wedding. I'm assuming the couple that looked at you weird was older and not up to date on wedding etiquette. Whatever the case, you are not required to say anything to them... let them think what they will and you go on and enjoy the day. If they are rude enough to make a comment directly to you though, feel free to politely let them know that it is indeed acceptable to be wearing black.
The only colors you should avoid are: the color of the bridesmaids dresses, if you know. And under no circumstances should you ever wear white to a wedding.
2007-09-15 08:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably matters more in some geographical locations than others.
Near 10 years ago I wore a black dress to a wedding, and believe me, no one was looking at me, talking about me, asking me anything, or could care less what I had on.
I was just another guest and everyone was way more concerned with themselves, the wedding couple, and their families, to have a second's thought about my outfit!
2007-09-15 09:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black is considered a mourning color where a wedding is suppose to be happy. If you did in error just let it be unless they bring it up. Today I think the etiquette book went out with the trash if you see all the guys that go indoors and do not remove their caps and even sit at the table with a hat on.
2007-09-15 08:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by lighthousecastle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if it a wedding at night black is perfectly aprobret i always thought that you shouldn't were black to a wedding but the groom does so why not if it a night wedding it tottally aprobret but if it is a day time wedding most people were lighter colors.
2007-09-15 08:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by crazyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its wrong to wear black to a wedding. People probably associate that dress colour to funerals though.
And if they couple looks at you weird, then you'll know that they're a tight ***.
2007-09-18 23:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by Megzy N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not wrong to wear black to a wedding.
I'd make sure its ok with the bride and groom first.
2007-09-15 11:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋