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What is Appropriate to Wear to an Evening Wedding
How Do You Know What Is Appropriate To Wear To An Evening Wedding?
Deciding what to wear to any wedding is difficult. Choosing what
is appropriate to wear to an evening wedding can seem even more
challenging!
Before you stress and run out to buy something new, keep in mind
that dressing appropriately for an evening wedding doesn't have to
be hard. The following article will provide a list of suggestions
and ideas so that when the time comes, you will know what is
appropriate to wear to an evening wedding.
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First, by looking at your invitation, you'll be able to know right
away if the event is black tie. Black tie events usually mean that
the dress code is very formal. When someone indicates that their
evening wedding is “black tie preferred or recommended”, they are
suggesting that men either wear tuxedos or very nice suits and
that women wear cocktail dresses. Black tie events are considered
very formal and you should look as though you are attending a very
high class, upscale event if you are invited to a black tie
evening wedding.
If the dress code is spelled out in the invitation, that's easy.
But how do you know what is appropriate to wear to an evening
wedding if it's not listed on your invitation? There are a
few ways to make determine what to wear if the invitation doesn't
mention anything about attire.
First of all, determine how well you know the people getting
married. For example, if you are great friends with the bride, it
is not out of line to call her and ask her what is appropriate to
wear to her evening wedding. The bride and groom will both know
what their theme for the night is and they will have an idea as to
how they expect their guests to dress. If you're unsure, just
call!
If you do not feel comfortable calling the happy couple, then you
may want to do some sleuthing to determine if the evening wedding
has a theme. Usually, this will be obvious from the invitation.
Many evening weddings have themes to them, and if you know what
the theme is, it will better enable you to determine what is
appropriate to wear to the evening wedding. For example, if the
evening wedding has an “on the beach” theme, then despite the fact
that it's in the evening, the dress code is likely to be more
casual than a traditional wedding.
Lastly, if you're all out of ideas and cannot figure out what the
anticipated attire is for the evening, the best way to make sure
you are dressed appropriately is to use common sense.
Is the wedding inside or outside? Is it during the fall or the
summer? Inside evening weddings are usually very easy to dress for
– you can simply wear a dress and not have to worry about being
cold or the wind shifting your dress out of place.
If the evening wedding is outdoors, this takes some additional
planning. Generally speaking, evening weddings tend to be slightly
more dressy than day or theme weddings. To that end, it's probably
a good idea to plan to wear a dress (if you're a woman) and a suit
(if you're a man). Wearing a dress outside can get chilly during
an evening wedding, so be sure to bring a shawl or a jacket that
will be dressy enough to wear over your dress the entire night, if
necessary.
Determining what is appropriate to wear to an evening wedding does
not have to be stressful. Take the time to do some research on the
wedding itself, specifically the location, the time of year, and
the time of night that the wedding will be held. With all of this
information under your belt, you'll be sure to select the most
appropriate outfit for the night!
About the Author
Adrienne Turner is a freelance writer from Southern California, currently living
in Oslo, Norway. Adrienne writes on a variety of topics including health,
medical science and fitness. In addition to writing, Adrienne enjoys
international travel, diving, yoga and cooking. She is currently working on her
first novel. She is a new contributor to http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com.
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