My date is the brother to the groom, and while he is not in the wedding he is wearing a black tux.
I cant remember but isn't it an old tradition rule there are 3 colors a women never wears to a wedding :
White - it's the brides color
Black - is worn at funerals
Red - is unholy sign of promiscuity
I'm going dress shopping as the wedding is in 2 weeks and I want to look fabulous, just not while sending an inappropriate message!
Thank You in advance for all your help!
2007-10-12 03:59:26 · 22 answers · asked by *Mrs. Butler* 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think black is more acceptable at weddings now especially if it is a formal wedding.
2007-10-12 04:04:46 · answer #1 · answered by clg1975 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi. The ONLY color you cannot wear is white -- any shade of it. Black is getting popular. I rarely wear black, but I did so at my own sister's wedding! It was the only dress I could find (I live in a small town). Anyway....I have NEVER heard the rule about red -- I love red!!
If you know what color the bridesmaids are wearing....I would definitely stay away from that color....as you and your date may look like you are trying to fit into the wedding party. Other than that.....get what ever you like and looks good on you!
Good luck!
2007-10-12 04:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I went to a huge wedding just a few weeks ago at the Cathedral in New Orleans. I would say at least 50% wore black. If the wedding is at night it is much more accepted now. My son got married last summer and I wore an off white suit the bride picked out. So just about anything goes
2007-10-12 04:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by teamkimme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had to laugh about the description of red! (sorry!)
I'm probably wearing a red wedding dress because in my fiance's Indian culture, red symbolizes health and good luck.
As long as you don't wear white, you're fine. Black is actually ok for a formal evening wedding. Red is always nice, too.
Just wear whatever you want to as long as you don't wear the same color as the bride.
2007-10-12 04:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by SE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the reasoning behind wearing all white or red is that you'll take away from the bride- and this is obviously just for wedding purposes, not any other type of party. i've never heard of red being unholy (personally, that's rediculous). i've seen many people wear black cocktail dresses to weddings, though... that's pretty common, especially in formal weddings (as said above).
2007-10-12 04:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct about not wearing white at the wedding. I've been told to try to stay away from black as well, but I am seeing more and more ladies wearing black if it is an evening wedding.
Since you are concerned about your attire, I can assume you will not choose something too short or too low cut as well. You'll look great! I hope you have a wonderful time.
2007-10-12 04:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dress code have been formal - as on your occasion - sure, i might attend and likely, i might adhere to the dress code. The dress code could be desperate by potential of the couple OR it may desire to be desperate by potential of the reception venue so i does not decide to not dress properly and not be allowed into the reception interior the form it became desperate by potential of the venue (they try this and hae the authority to toss or not admit somebody not dressed precise). If I have been given an invitation with a dress code to placed on a particular colour - - i think of it relatively is nuts and could ask my chum for an exemption. And as an aside - - who might placed on turn flops to a marriage? And why might somebody attending a marriage have bare legs & ft? i became raised which you dress precise or perhaps whether that's not a perfect wedding ceremony, you wind up donning pantyhose with your dress or a minimum of knee-highs with slacks.
2016-10-22 03:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bride is wearing white..... stay away from white.....however, my daughter-in-law had black dresses for her bridesmaids and her mother also wore a black dress and it was a July wedding. I don't think black is out, I think it needs to be with class and not try to out dress the bride whatever color you are wearing. Ask your date what color he is accessorizing his tux with or is he waiting for you to pick a color? I would wear what color you are fabulous in. Good luck and have fun.
2007-10-12 04:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by ganagup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things have changed about colors. White is the only color that usually is not worn to weddings but people do wear cream color. Find a dress that looks great on you in whatever color you like.
2007-10-12 04:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately not white, the bride will kill you.
Black is definately acceptable. Many women wore black to my wedding and it was completely normal. Something in a royal blue, maroon or brown would be nice as well.
2007-10-12 04:50:44 · answer #10 · answered by Paula Christine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think those rules apply anymore, with the exception of white. I just went to a wedding, and most of the women there were in black--it was a formal wedding.
2007-10-12 04:33:46 · answer #11 · answered by melouofs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋