Wedding Attire: Black Dress
Dear Edith
What is the proper dress for attending an afternoon wedding? Is a black dress ever acceptable?
Answer
Black used to signify mourning as you know, but nowadays a dressy black cocktail dress with jewelry is being worn to weddings. I hope this helps.
-Edith
Bridesmaid Dress Color
Dear Edith
I am currently planning an Autumn wedding. I have been racking my brain about what color I want my bridesmaids dresses to be, could you give me some selections of color?
Answer
I suggest you look at the room where the wedding is to take place and take your cue from that. Is the carpet green? Red? what color are the walls? Then choose a softer color that blends with the surroundings. I hope this helps.
-Edith
Evening Wedding Attire
Dear Edith
If an invitation indicates that the wedding is going to occur at 6pm or later, should the guests assume it is black tie?
Answer
My dear, I never assume anything! Since the invitation does not state black tie, it certainly doesn’t hurt to ask around. I hope this helps.
-Edith
June Wedding Attire
Dear Edith
What type of attire/scheme should there be for a June Wedding?
Answer
The month has not that much to do with your decision. It has to do with the formality of your wedding, the reception and the time of day. If it is in a church or garden, etc. etc. I hope this helps.
-Edith
Second Wedding Attire
Dear Edith
I am planning my 2nd wedding, is a white gown okay? In the past it was not, have thoughts changed?
Answer
Yes, a white or off white gown is fine, still it could be toned down somewhat in style. No veil please! A hair ornament or tiara or flowers in your hair are ok. I hope this helps.
-Edith
Wedding Attire
Dear Edith
My son is getting married and his bride to be is telling him that her attendants dresses and his tuxedo should match. I say they shouldn’t HELP!
Answer
Sorry the bride is a little off base. The groom’s outfit should be proper for the time of day and the location of the wedding, church–beach? I Don’t know what she means by match? Please clarify.
-Edith
Wedding Attire: Evening Wedding
Dear Edith
What’s the proper attire for guests of weddings performed at 6:00 pm?
Answer
Thank you for writing. That depends on the formality of the wedding. Does it say “black tie” on the invitation? If not, a man should wear a dark suit and tie and a woman a short or ankle length dress. There is no harm in asking around as well. I hope this helps.
-Edith
Dear Edith
What does a bride wear for an afternoon wedding?
Answer
Much depends on the formality of the wedding, and where the ceremony takes place, in church or in a garden. The time is of no special consequence, only a consideration. I hope this helps
-Edith
RESPONSE
Dear Edith
It would be slightly dressy but not formal, and it would be outside (in January). [Arizona] Any help?
Answer
The bride could wear a tea length gown or a silk dress with a matching jacket or whatever she feels is becoming to her. There are no hard and fast fashion rules. She could wear a hair ornament or flowers or even a hat. I hope this helps!
-Edith
Wedding: Wedding Gloves
Dear Edith
Are there certain months were you can or cannot wear gloves with the wedding dress?
Answer
No my dear, no certain months!
-Edith
Wedding Lingerie
Dear Edith
I’m wondering where I can get very classy, beautiful, wedding lingerie, is there anything online?
Answer
Sorry, this is not an etiquette question but have you checked with Victoria’s Secret line of lingerie?
-Edith
Wedding Attire: Veil Question
Dear Edith
Is the bride supposed to wear her veil during the reception, or remove it?
Answer
This is optional and it depends on the veil. You might want to discuss this with the buyer at the store where you bought it. I hope this helps.
-Edith
Wedding Veils
Dear Edith
I was told that if you are a single parent getting married for the 1st time, it is not proper to wear your veil completely covering your head/face. I was told that I have to wear it “off of my face”.
Answer
It would be much more tasteful, if I were you, to not to wear a veil at all, but instead wear one of the fashionable tiaras or hair ornaments instead! I hope this helps
-Edith