It seems there’s always some wiggle room in wedding attire, be it for the bridal party or the guest. Here we have three distinct problems with fairly traditional solutions. Most often, we can argue with tradition. Sometimes, the newest rules are even better.
Dear
Polite One,
I
understand that wearing black to a daytime wedding is a faux pas, but my friend
has requested all of her female guests to wear that color. It is an
informal wedding followed by a restaurant dinner. What should I
do? Also, do I wear nylons? It's very cold this time of
year.
Chilled
in Wisconsin
Dear
Chilled in Wisconsin,
No
worries. It is no longer considered a faux pas and is more and more
common for all weddings. Nylons are fine if the shoes are closed-toe.
Sincerely,
The Polite One
Will it be the Eton or Tux?
Dear
Polite One,
Rebecca,
my oldest son is getting married next month. He asked that his younger 3-year-old
brother be the ring bearer.
We
are at an impasse as to what the ring bearer should wear. They would like
for him to wear a tux and I am strongly against it. I have suggested that
he wear a white Eton suit. They think it would be too girlish. I
keep trying to explain that his little brother would look like a little old man
in a tux.
Do
you have any suggestions as to how I should resolve this? It would be
simple to just let him wear a tux, but I feel so strongly about this. As a
rule, the groom's mother does not have a lot (if any) say about the wedding but
my husband and I are paying for a small portion of the wedding and therefore
thought that I could at least have some input on this. I cannot seem to
make them understand that a ring bearer generally does not wear a tux. HELP.
Thanks!
Mary
Dear
Mary,
Unfortunately,
neither family should have any say these days as parents are no longer
financially responsible for their children’s weddings. Anything either of
you give is a gift to do what they please. So, it is positive and
negative for both the couple and parents.
The
Eaton is a classic and does come in black, although during warmer weather it
should be white. This may help change their minds. Another aspect
is that the tux is evening formal attire. None of the men should wear a
tux if this is scheduled during the day. Other than that, it is their
choice to do what they wish to do. It is probably best to let this one
pass. It may help to know that many are now dressing their young
attendants in tuxes and not the classic Eaton.
Three
years old is a bit young for this though. Many young children scream and
jump under the nearest dress when the ceremony begins. I have witnessed
more children being dragged up the aisle by the bride’s ankle than children
walking on their own. They may want to rethink the addition of children
in the wedding, especially if they are not inviting others.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
Church Wedding. Private Club Reception. What to Wear?
Dear
Polite One
What
do you consider proper dress for female guests at a formal 7:00 p.m. wedding at
a church with reception at a private club?
Thanks,
Carolyn
Dear
Carolyn,
Typically,
this is cocktail attire: the little black dress or its equivalent. A
cover-up is required for the wedding since it is in a church.
This
information should never be included on the invitation but may be included on
an enclosure.
Sincerely,
The
Polite One
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