Can I wear black to a wedding? - The DIS Discussion Forums

lecach · 06-21-2008, 11:00 AM

The only 2 dresses I have that fit are a black with white polka dots and a maternity dress that is blue. The maternity dress is not flattering but fits okay. But I just don't know if the black is okay. Is it? It's a 2:00 Catholic wedding. In N.C.

Help!

horseshowmom · 06-21-2008, 11:04 AM

YES!! I posted a similar question recently and got a resounding vote of approval. In fact, I attended a wedding a couple of weeks ago, and there were quite a few women there in a black dress (including the mother of the bride and the groom's mother). A friend of mine had been to a wedding the weekend before and said that she saw lots of women in black dresses there too (she had wanted to wear one, but her DH talked her out of it - I think she gave him a hard time over it when they got there!

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Todd&Copper · 06-21-2008, 11:05 AM

I personally wouldn't b/c it is an afternoon wedding (I would and have to an evening one), but since it has polka dots, it may be alright. Do you have a nice skirt and blouse you can wear? Or a nice blouse and pants (NOT capris - EW!).

Aliceacc · 06-21-2008, 11:06 AM

In NY it would be fine, but that's probably a regional thing.

momto2girls · 06-21-2008, 11:27 AM

Sure!

DawnCt1 · 06-21-2008, 11:33 AM

Yes!

Ohiodislover · 06-21-2008, 11:35 AM

You will be fine. The majority of guests wore black to the past several weddings I've attended.

Mickey&Donald · 06-21-2008, 11:48 AM

Absolutely fine. Those old rules for colors at weddings are out the window, EXCEPT it's still not okay to wear white, unless you're the bride.

I'm wearing a black sundress to a wedding in a couple of weeks, but brightening it up with aqua and turquoise jewelry and metallic shoes.

mjkacmom · 06-21-2008, 11:49 AM

Here in NJ, almost all of the women wear black!

breezy1077 · 06-21-2008, 11:50 AM

veraletta · 06-21-2008, 12:26 PM

Why not wear it, if you like it wear it.

Aimeedyan · 06-21-2008, 12:31 PM

Yes - IMO, black is almost always appropriate.

krcit · 06-21-2008, 12:54 PM

Sure. I'm in NY and we always wear black to weddings. The polka dots make it sound a bit more casual so I think it would be good for an afternoon wedding. It didn't bother me that my MIL wore black to my wedding(making a statement, maybe, lol) but it burned me up that my cousins fiance wore an off the shoulder white dress. I got her back though. I wore my wedding dress to her wedding a few months later......................just kidding!!!

Snowy-girls · 06-21-2008, 01:22 PM

If it was all black then i would say no,but being as though it has white polka dots on it-YES deffinatley

.x.

MinnieMe87 · 06-21-2008, 01:23 PM

I would!

06-21-2008, 11:00 AM	#1
lecach Will not get out of bed unless the time on the clock is even Has a bacon gifting MIL Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Durham, NC USA Posts: 2,141	Can I wear black to a wedding? The only 2 dresses I have that fit are a black with white polka dots and a maternity dress that is blue. The maternity dress is not flattering but fits okay. But I just don't know if the black is okay. Is it? It's a 2:00 Catholic wedding. In N.C. Help! __________________ My son (who is now 5 years old) got BACON for Christmas from my MIL! In 2008 AND 2009 Moving to Charlotte/Concord as soon as our house sells - DH is going to be working for the Carolina Panthers! POFQ - March 2009 40th Birthday ExtravaganzaMarriott Grande Vista - FREE (using Marriott points)! - May 10-17, 2008POFQ - 5 timesPOR - 1 time (3/2004)Offsite at Fairfield Inn & Suites (5/2002)**Offsite for first trip (1994)

06-21-2008, 11:06 AM	#4
Aliceacc We had a wonderful time, but did have our moments! Pretty much down to my hips on one side, but nice and perky on the other Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6,430	In NY it would be fine, but that's probably a regional thing. __________________ DH: me: DS (11):: : , DD (10): DD (7): August '08: Poly, August '09: Poly Wishing we could continue the trend.

06-21-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
DawnCt1 I had to wonder what "holiday" he thought we would be celebrating with a tree?Answer: Arbor Day Personally I have always wanted to be a super hero Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 29,135	Yes! __________________ DawnCt

06-21-2008, 11:48 AM	#8
Mickey&Donald Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas. Emo-Boy was killing my buzz Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bicoastal Posts: 2,161	Absolutely fine. Those old rules for colors at weddings are out the window, EXCEPT it's still not okay to wear white, unless you're the bride. I'm wearing a black sundress to a wedding in a couple of weeks, but brightening it up with aqua and turquoise jewelry and metallic shoes. __________________ DLR '79-'08 (too many times to count!). DLP '96. WDW '00, '03, '06, '07, '08

06-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#9
mjkacmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,896	Here in NJ, almost all of the women wear black! __________________ Me DH dd14 ds12 dd9 ds7 dd7

06-21-2008, 11:04 AM	#2
horseshowmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 7,141	YES!! I posted a similar question recently and got a resounding vote of approval. In fact, I attended a wedding a couple of weeks ago, and there were quite a few women there in a black dress (including the mother of the bride and the groom's mother). A friend of mine had been to a wedding the weekend before and said that she saw lots of women in black dresses there too (she had wanted to wear one, but her DH talked her out of it - I think she gave him a hard time over it when they got there! ).

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06-21-2008, 11:05 AM	#3
Todd&Copper Sweet Chicken, that is one that ALWAYS gets my goat! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Old Line State Posts: 4,985	I personally wouldn't b/c it is an afternoon wedding (I would and have to an evening one), but since it has polka dots, it may be alright. Do you have a nice skirt and blouse you can wear? Or a nice blouse and pants (NOT capris - EW!).

06-21-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
momto2girls DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The midwest Posts: 1,929	Sure!

06-21-2008, 11:35 AM	#7
Ohiodislover DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,842	You will be fine. The majority of guests wore black to the past several weddings I've attended.

06-21-2008, 11:50 AM	#10
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06-21-2008, 12:26 PM	#11
veraletta DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: proctorville Posts: 982	Why not wear it, if you like it wear it.

06-21-2008, 12:31 PM	#12
Aimeedyan Why get all excited about something as silly as a fake celebrity? Or getting a tag? Jello is not meant to be chunky Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 15,558	Yes - IMO, black is almost always appropriate. __________________ 1982 & 1990 ~ trips as a child ~1997 ~ Caribbean Beach ~ 2002 ~ Vacation Home ~ 2003 ~ Stayed with Family ~ 2004 ~ Port Orleans Riverside ~2006 ~ Pop Century & Disney's Vero Beach ~ 2007 ~ Wilderness Lodge & Yacht Club ~ 2008 ~ Carnival Cruise & All Star Music ~ 2009 ~ All Star Sports & Downtown Hotel ~ 2009 ~ All Star Music, Comfort Inn & Boardwalk Villas

06-21-2008, 12:54 PM	#13
krcit DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,074	Sure. I'm in NY and we always wear black to weddings. The polka dots make it sound a bit more casual so I think it would be good for an afternoon wedding. It didn't bother me that my MIL wore black to my wedding(making a statement, maybe, lol) but it burned me up that my cousins fiance wore an off the shoulder white dress. I got her back though. I wore my wedding dress to her wedding a few months later......................just kidding!!! __________________

06-21-2008, 01:22 PM	#14
Snowy-girls Did you speak to a 'human being'? As you can see, all I have is a load of gobble-de-gook writing Join Date: May 2007 Location: London,Uk Posts: 9,057	If it was all black then i would say no,but being as though it has white polka dots on it-YES deffinatley .x. __________________ Michelle.x. Sweet Kitty Dreams La-La+Smudge I Miss You Both.11:3:94-20:5:08.x.x.29:4:93-17:3:09 My DIS I.C.E BUDDY is Kerry-The Fetherstons A Trip Full Of First's,Suprise's,Tears+Memories To Last A Lifetime-2009 Trippie----On Hold For Now NOV90-Sheraton Anaheim CaliforniaSEP93-Quality Inn I-DriveSEP95-Holiday Inn I-DriveSEP97-Castle Inn+Suites AnaheimSEP98-Best Western AnaheimAUG03-Quality Inn I-DriveApr/May04-Holiday Inn I-DriveApr09-Embassy Suites I-Drive SouthApr11-Quality Inn Plaza+Pop.

06-21-2008, 01:23 PM	#15
MinnieMe87 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Too far from the Mouse! Posts: 2,198	I would! __________________

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