Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?

[Anonymous]

I know the consensus is that it’s fine for an evening wedding. The wedding in question is on Valentine’s Day at 4:30pm, and while the venue is upscale, the wedding itself is fairly casual (the ceremony will be held at the same location.)

I have a black A line dress with sleeves, thick material and wintery. I was going to dress it up with red or pink jewelry for the “holiday”.

What are the rules on wearing black? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Navy, emerald green, blush pink, rose, or even a rich aubergine would be better than black.

[Anonymous]

I think given the date and time you might look at other color options.

[Anonymous]

It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.

[Anonymous]

yes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.

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Another +1 to this. Black is the new "appropriate for everything" color. My bridesmaids wore black.

[Anonymous]

Not really. I would wear something else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.

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Another +1 to this. Black is the new "appropriate for everything" color. My bridesmaids wore black.

Hmm. That's unusual and I think guests should check with the couple to ask if they can wear black.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.

This.

Another +1 to this. Black is the new "appropriate for everything" color. My bridesmaids wore black.

Hmm. That's unusual and I think guests should check with the couple to ask if they can wear black.

Totally disagree. Are you 95 years old?

I would be completely upset as a bride to have guests checking colors with me. Who has time for that?

[Anonymous]

All of the weddings I have been to recently have had guests wearing black. I think it's totally fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Navy, emerald green, blush pink, rose, or even a rich aubergine would be better than black.

But most people don't have dresses in navy, emerald green, blush pink, rose, and a rich aubergine (especially warm ones with sleeves for winter). Most do have a black dress. I like the idea of dressing it up with splashes of red and pink.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know the consensus is that it’s fine for an evening wedding. The wedding in question is on Valentine’s Day at 4:30pm, and while the venue is upscale, the wedding itself is fairly casual (the ceremony will be held at the same location.)

I have a black A line dress with sleeves, thick material and wintery. I was going to dress it up with red or pink jewelry for the “holiday”.

What are the rules on wearing black? Thanks!

Not at 4:30pm. If it was 5:30 or 6:00pm it would be ok.

[Anonymous]

I’d be offended if someone wore black at my wedding. It’s the color of sadness and mourning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.

This.

Another +1 to this. Black is the new "appropriate for everything" color. My bridesmaids wore black.

Not new--when did you get married? My wedding was in 1996 and my bridesmaids wore black.