Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:55     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:52     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
I’d be offended if someone wore black at my wedding. It’s the color of sadness and mourning.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:52     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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
Post 01/12/2026 09:49     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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
Post 01/12/2026 09:49     Subject: Re:Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
All of the weddings I have been to recently have had guests wearing black. I think it's totally fine.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:47     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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
Post 01/12/2026 09:45     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:44     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
Not really. I would wear something else.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:43     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 09:42     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
Anonymous wrote:It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.


This.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 08:44     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
yes
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 08:43     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
It's fine. I like the jewelry idea.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 08:40     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
I think given the date and time you might look at other color options.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 08:39     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
Navy, emerald green, blush pink, rose, or even a rich aubergine would be better than black.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 08:37     Subject: Appropriate to wear black to a wedding?
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!