you are supposed to dress up for weddings?

[tulla]

can i just wear a skirt and a nice top?

[JBernas]

Depends on the type of wedding. If the reception is in a garden or at the beach, skirt and top are fine. If it's in a large hotel, you may need to dress up more.

[mickill]

It also depends on whether you're a guest or if you're the one getting married.

[tulla]

it's a church wedding.

*stabs mikey in the jugular*

[JBernas]

Where's the reception? It's all about where the reception is

[tulla]

oh..i don't think the reception is anywhere too fancy

[Freebasser]

Go naked.

[tulla]

haha! did anyone see queer eye last night?

they made over a nudist. and at the end everyone got naked.

[kll]

as the bride, i was disappointed that a couple of people (who happened to grow up in cow pastures, obviously) wore a zippered hoody and an old navy top (with the old navy logo across the front) when the rest of the wedding people wore suits/ties/dressy dresses... also, if it's an evening wedding vs. a day wedding changes things a bit too... evening weddings are dressier...

[adam_f]

I don't really get dressed up for weddings. As if the success of the marriage solely depends on how you look for the 47 seconds you talk to the bride and groom.

[tulla]

it's a day wedding.

i plan on dressing up a bit but i'm not gonna go overboard.

i mean, i'd hate to outdo the bride. HOOOOOOOOOO!

[kll]

I don't really get dressed up for weddings. As if the success of the marriage solely depends on how you look for the 47 seconds you talk to the bride and groom.

it's about having class (or not) and what is appropriate... if you can't dress accordingly, then you don't deserve to be invited...

[kll]

it's a day wedding.

i plan on dressing up a bit but i'm not gonna go overboard.

i mean, i'd hate to outdo the bride. HOOOOOOOOOO!

i'm sure you will wear something just fine...

[skinnybutphat]

I think wearin' a barrel, and carryin' your blowin' jug would be good enough in Wisconsin.

[adam_f]

Originally posted by kll
it's about having class (or not) and what is appropriate... if you can't dress accordingly, then you don't deserve to be invited...

So what you're saying is that no matter the relationship, if you don't get dressed up in a suit or something to that effect, you don't deserve to be invited? That is the dumbest thing I ever heard.

[ms.peachy]

I don't really get dressed up for weddings. As if the success of the marriage solely depends on how you look for the 47 seconds you talk to the bride and groom.
It's about respect for the couple. They have honoured you by including you in their day. You in turn demonstrate your gratitude by showing that you haven taken time to present yourself at your best. Turning up dressed inappropriately is an insult - you are saying "I don't really think enough of you to make much of an effort. But I'll eat the free meal and hey, thanks for the free booze."

Tulla, a nice skirt and top, so long as they are a little bit 'special' (a pretty print, or a little beaded trim, etc) should be fine.

[JBernas]

^^ agreed. Even a little summery dress (as long as it's not made of sweatshirt material :D )with some nice sandals would work. It's easier for women then it is for men. Men have no choice but a shirt and tie.

[HEIRESS]

last time I went to a wedding (not part of the wedding party) I wore a hippy dippy tunic/pant combo with a blindingly in your face red print

I got complimented like mad on it too

it was fun rocking out to Ac/DC on the dance floor in it too
YAY NORTHERN ALBERTA WEDDINGS

I dont own a dress

[beastiegirrl101]

I always wear a dress....if it is a more casual wedding then a summer dress...but always wear a dress.

[kll]

It's about respect for the couple. They have honoured you by including you in their day. You in turn demonstrate your gratitude by showing that you haven taken time to present yourself at your best. Turning up dressed inappropriately is an insult - you are saying "I don't really think enough of you to make much of an effort. But I'll eat the free meal and hey, thanks for the free booze."


Thank you and exactly. adam_f - if you think that is the dumbest thing you've ever heard then you were probably the guy at my wedding in his hoody...

[RobMoney]

We went to a wedding last weekend where the bride had all the bridesmaids wear flip-flops with their gowns. :confused:

I noticed several of the younger female guests were just wearing a nice dressy type shirt and a skirt and it looked appropriate.

I think you'll be fine Tulla, just as long as you don't show up in anything from Old Navy....


Old Navy aint got no Gravy (n)

[DipDipDive]

I'm going to a wedding next weekend. I've had a crush on the groom's younger brother since I was like 14 and my rack is all like BADABOOM in the dress I plan to wear, so hopefully the chips will fall in my favor.

[wavin_goodbye]

wear a nice brooch too.. brooch is key

[beastieangel01]

I think if it's a simple enough wedding, a nice top and skirt will suffice.

If it's a bit more elaborate, a nice, summer dress as others were saying will be fine. :)