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My boyfriend is the best man at his sister's wedding. It is outside at a golf club. What should i wear as his girlfriend attending with him? also, any ideas for the rehersal dinner the night before?
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I've been to 6 weddings and receptions at golf courses. a summer dress is very acceptable. the most important thing to remember though, is since the wedding is outside wear a slip if you are wearing a light colored dress, or everyone will see your undies. also, try not to wear spike heals, more than likely you'll be walking through a lot of grass, you can't look graceful in heels in grass. also, i've seen a lot of people wear sunglasses, i personally think it's a bit tacky looking, but i'm not 100% sure about the etiquette on this.
I've been to 6 weddings and receptions at golf courses. a summer dress is very acceptable. the most important thing to remember though, is since the wedding is outside wear a slip if you are wearing a light colored dress, or everyone will see your undies. also, try not to wear spike heals, more than likely you'll be walking through a lot of grass, you can't look graceful in heels in grass. also, i've seen a lot of people wear sunglasses, i personally think it's a bit tacky looking, but i'm not 100% sure about the etiquette on this.
What is appropriate attire for a summer wedding in California?
derwood
I'm just a guest of the groom, not in any parties or anything. Is it okay to dress down a little? Or are full suits still the standard?
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The etiquette for proper wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding. You'll have to become a little bit of a detective, but fear not. There are clues everywhere.
Start off with the invitation. Is it in flowing engraved black script on a heavy cream paper with formal language? Odds are the wedding will be similarly formal. Does it cheekily ask you to come see them get hitched? Wedding guests should look for a nice casual outfit. And of course, it may tell you directly on the invitation - black tie, casual attire etc.
Think about where the wedding is set â if it's outdoors avoid anything that will get caught in the wind â you won't want a battle of wills between the wind and your modesty! Also, avoid high heeled shoes that will sink in the sand or in the grass. If it's in a hot location avoid the suit and go for a breezy dress to help you keep your cool. Indoors at the country club or fancy restaurant? Make your outfit slightly more tailored and dressy.
Daytime Wedding
for her
â¢a fun floral dress
â¢a skirt and a sweater set with slingback shoes. (H&M has some surprisingly affordable and stylish skirts right now that will work for a daytime wedding)
â¢a light colored suit â try to stay away from black, navy or anything that looks like you're going to the office.
â¢a beautiful hat that coordinates with your outfit.
for him
â¢In the summertime, a light-colored suit, especially linen or seersucker.
â¢Winter weddings call for warmer clothing, including wool suits, a navy blazer with charcoal pants, and perhaps a sweater and tie underneath a blazer.
â¢A dress shirt, tie and dress pants is acceptable, but dress it up with a blazer if you can.
â¢If the invitation says formal, wear a dark suit. Tuxedoes are not appropriate before 6 pm.
Evening Wedding
for her
â¢dress as you would if you were going out to the theater or to dinner.
â¢a cocktail dress â nothing too sexy but something fun to dance in. Black is fine.
â¢a dressy suit or a cocktail suit
â¢wear darker colors and look for something sophisticated
â¢avoid beads or sequins unless the invitation specifically says black tie
for him
â¢a dark suit is always appropriate
â¢If the invitation says casual or semi-formal, you can wear a blazer and slacks with a nice tie.
Black-tie optional
for her
â¢A cocktail dress, perhaps to the floor
for him
â¢If you have a tuxedo, or just like wearing one, by all means do so
â¢Otherwise, wear a dark suit. Dress as formally as you can.
Black tie
for her
â¢a formal dress, usually to the floor
â¢bring out those beaded purses, fancy wraps and formal jewelry that's been waiting for an occasion such as this
â¢black tie weddings almost always involve dancing, so don't wear anything too constricting
for him
â¢a tuxedo is the only appropriate thing to wear. If it says creative black tie, he should still wear a tuxedo, perhaps with a black shirt or collarless white shirt.
DON'T WEAR:
â¢White. (This rule has relaxed some, and you can get away with wearing a printed dress with a white background and some cream colored clothing. Just be careful not to upstage the bride.)
â¢Black to a daytime wedding
â¢Jeans
â¢Anything too sexy or revealing
â¢Anything torn, with holes, stained, too big or too small for you!
â¢Anything sleeveless or strapless to a religious wedding. Bring a wrap to cover your shoulders.
The etiquette for proper wedding guest attire can vary greatly depending on the style of the wedding. You'll have to become a little bit of a detective, but fear not. There are clues everywhere.
Start off with the invitation. Is it in flowing engraved black script on a heavy cream paper with formal language? Odds are the wedding will be similarly formal. Does it cheekily ask you to come see them get hitched? Wedding guests should look for a nice casual outfit. And of course, it may tell you directly on the invitation - black tie, casual attire etc.
Think about where the wedding is set â if it's outdoors avoid anything that will get caught in the wind â you won't want a battle of wills between the wind and your modesty! Also, avoid high heeled shoes that will sink in the sand or in the grass. If it's in a hot location avoid the suit and go for a breezy dress to help you keep your cool. Indoors at the country club or fancy restaurant? Make your outfit slightly more tailored and dressy.
Daytime Wedding
for her
â¢a fun floral dress
â¢a skirt and a sweater set with slingback shoes. (H&M has some surprisingly affordable and stylish skirts right now that will work for a daytime wedding)
â¢a light colored suit â try to stay away from black, navy or anything that looks like you're going to the office.
â¢a beautiful hat that coordinates with your outfit.
for him
â¢In the summertime, a light-colored suit, especially linen or seersucker.
â¢Winter weddings call for warmer clothing, including wool suits, a navy blazer with charcoal pants, and perhaps a sweater and tie underneath a blazer.
â¢A dress shirt, tie and dress pants is acceptable, but dress it up with a blazer if you can.
â¢If the invitation says formal, wear a dark suit. Tuxedoes are not appropriate before 6 pm.
Evening Wedding
for her
â¢dress as you would if you were going out to the theater or to dinner.
â¢a cocktail dress â nothing too sexy but something fun to dance in. Black is fine.
â¢a dressy suit or a cocktail suit
â¢wear darker colors and look for something sophisticated
â¢avoid beads or sequins unless the invitation specifically says black tie
for him
â¢a dark suit is always appropriate
â¢If the invitation says casual or semi-formal, you can wear a blazer and slacks with a nice tie.
Black-tie optional
for her
â¢A cocktail dress, perhaps to the floor
for him
â¢If you have a tuxedo, or just like wearing one, by all means do so
â¢Otherwise, wear a dark suit. Dress as formally as you can.
Black tie
for her
â¢a formal dress, usually to the floor
â¢bring out those beaded purses, fancy wraps and formal jewelry that's been waiting for an occasion such as this
â¢black tie weddings almost always involve dancing, so don't wear anything too constricting
for him
â¢a tuxedo is the only appropriate thing to wear. If it says creative black tie, he should still wear a tuxedo, perhaps with a black shirt or collarless white shirt.
DON'T WEAR:
â¢White. (This rule has relaxed some, and you can get away with wearing a printed dress with a white background and some cream colored clothing. Just be careful not to upstage the bride.)
â¢Black to a daytime wedding
â¢Jeans
â¢Anything too sexy or revealing
â¢Anything torn, with holes, stained, too big or too small for you!
â¢Anything sleeveless or strapless to a religious wedding. Bring a wrap to cover your shoulders.
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