Appropriate Cruise Wedding Attire? Help!

[MissManners]

So I have been googling this all evening and asked my DF who had no idea, and really I just need some help! I am leaving tomorrow morning for a cruise wedding and have nothing to wear. I was wondering whether it would be appropriate to wear dressy shorts, heels, and a nice top??? Or do I need to wear a dress? I have been ripping my closet apart but because we have been to so many weddings over the past year and I don't want to keep getting photographed in the same dresses! I know in most circumstances shorts are not appropriate for a wedding, but are shorts a definite no-no for a cruise wedding??? Any last minute input is much appreciated, I leave in 7 hours!!!! Also, the wedding is a second marriage for both people, and we are not sailing, if that makes any difference!

 

[mebbradley]

Honestly, I think dressy shorts and a nice top with heels or a nicer sundress work fine!

I've actually worn dressy shorts and a nice top with flats to a church wedding in july. It was hot and I was only going for the ceremony.

 

[Evi]

I think it all depends on how formal the couple is making it. You should be able to get your vibe from the invitation as well as what time of day it is. If it were at a park or something maybe. But I woulnd't wear shorts to a wedding just because I don't want pictures in something I've worn before its just doesn't seem like a good enough of an excuse to dress down. Not trying to be harsh but if it was your wedding would you care? I think I would. I'd feel like said person couldn't be bothered. Especially if I'd seen you more dressed up at a friends wedding. But this is all my opinion. In the end I think you should go in what you feel is most appropriate. You know your friends best and what sort of expectations they will or will not have.

 

[MissManners]

I think it all depends on how formal the couple is making it. You should be able to get your vibe from the invitation as well as what time of day it is. If it were at a park or something maybe. But I woulnd't wear shorts to a wedding just because I don't want pictures in something I've worn before its just doesn't seem like a good enough of an excuse to dress down. Not trying to be harsh but if it was your wedding would you care? I think I would. I'd feel like said person couldn't be bothered. Especially if I'd seen you more dressed up at a friends wedding. But this is all my opinion. In the end I think you should go in what you feel is most appropriate. You know your friends best and what sort of expectations they will or will not have.

My question is more whether wearing shorts is seen as "dressing down" as you call it. Perhaps I should not have even mentioned the dress situation. The invitation was a mock passport with no response card, and no indication of what attire would be appropriate, which is why I'm asking. For the most part my friends who have gotten married have had very traditional, formal weddings, so I don't think a comparison can be made between them.

 

[MrsDuck]

I'd wear a cute little sundress--formal enough for a cruise wedding but won't make you look out of place if everyone dresses very casually. Have fun!

 

[sambycat]

At this juncture, I would wear some sort of sun dress or day dress. The options you describe might be fine and many people do a "less formal" feel for a destination wedding. I would have tried to ask before today but a sundered or simple dress you can wear flats or heels and vary Tge hair do/accessories to be more relaxed or more formal. If I knew the groom were wearing say a Hawaiian shirt, khakis, I'd totally do dressy walking shorts or something.

Have a great time! The most important thing is just to show up!!

 

[librarygeek]

So maybe I'm the only one clueless here, but what exactly are "dressy" shorts? Khaki's? Any shorts that I can picture are super casual.

But I agree that a sundress or even a skirt with a nice top would be fine. I just can't see shorts being a good idea for a wedding (unless you know that it's that casual). Personally when I was on a cruise I wore more dresses and skirts than I normally do. A casual dress will not look out of place at all and is probably your safest bet.

 

[sambycat]

City shorts or walking shorts. To the knee, usually cuffed, creased like trousers, usually of trouser type material. They are work appropriate.

 

[lpizzuro123]

Don't think I would wear city shorts to a wedding. A casual sundress sounds like a better idea.

Linda

 

[MissManners]

Went with a dress, didn't want to chance it! Thanks for all your input!

 

[dizkid13]

alright I know I am digging up an old thread but I was wondering if it is appropriate for a guy to wear shorts to a "not compleatly formal" wedding. I am attending a wedding in the World in July, and I am concerned about the heat and wearing pants. From what we have been told the wedding seems to be non traditional and on the casual side. so please let me know what you guys would do.

 

[sambycat]

IMHO, unless we were SPECIFICALLY told shorts were ok for a guy(or gal) (beach wedding?), no way I would let my hubs wear shorts ever!!!lots of things ate non-traditional but that doesn't mean super casual. I wound err on the side of linen/khaki comfortable (but nice) pants and maybe a "Hawaiian" style shirt (tommy Bahamas shirt/short sleeves) if that seems right? If we were told specifically shorts were ok, it would still be a snazzy outfit- Dockers and a button up shirt might actually be more comfortable in comparison!

-also, if it's a cruise wedding, there are venues that don't allow shorts typically that get pulled into (especially) day time wedding receptions.

 

[tric8783]

alright I know I am digging up an old thread but I was wondering if it is appropriate for a guy to wear shorts to a "not compleatly formal" wedding. I am attending a wedding in the World in July, and I am concerned about the heat and wearing pants. From what we have been told the wedding seems to be non traditional and on the casual side. so please let me know what you guys would do.

We had our wedding on the beach in May, it was about 95 degrees that day and I would have seriously been pissed if anyone showed up in shorts. Unless the invitations specifically says "casual attire requested" you need to wear nice pants and shirt. Assuming you'll be in A/C most of the day/night, and the couple is accounting for the heat somehow I'm sure. We had children at our wedding and one of them came in shorts and I was P.O.'ed when I saw him while I walking down the aisle (not nice ones either, normal shorts and sneakers like he was going to a flipping park) it doesnt sound like thats what youre looking to do, BUT I would definitely wear nice slacks and a nice shirt.