Is it bad to wear black to a summer wedding?

Thumpette

Hi All,

I am off to a wedding in Ireland in a few weeks and I am trying to avoid having to buy something new for it if possible- financially not a good plan!

Anyway I have 3 dresses I could wear, one is kind of pinky paisley that has some kind of silk lining and then has like a chiffon-y top layer that comes down in jagged edges. It is nice and summery but I think it might be a bit granny-ish

I also have a emerald-y green knee length yoke- but I have worn it to other events where the people at the wedding were at- so I dont wanna look like a scab!

My favorite dress is a black floaty halterneck style, which is the most flattering. It comes to just below the knee again. I think it might look a bit wintery tho- and also is it considered bad luck or bad manners or something to wear black to a wedding? Thanks

kizzyf

My personal feeling is that it's a no-no to wear a black dress to a wedding. It's meant to be a joyous occasion so wear something bright. I think it looks bad and I don't understand why guests do it. If you really think the other dresses don't suit then wear the black but brighten it up with accessories ie bag, shoes and fascinator.

aoibhebree

I'd wear the black, I've often seen people wear black to summer weddings and it looks fine!

MysticalSoul

Black is ok IMHO. In some cultures, they wear black for weddings and white for funerals - the exact opposite of what we have. Anyhow, personally, I would think it would depend on what type of material it is. Chiffron, for instance, would be ok, whereas some of the heavier materials would not be.

Wotzit

I've seen black worn at loads of summer weddings and wouldn't think twice about wearing it myself. It's all about what your comfortable in and if it suits your figure (and your wallet!) then work away. You can always brighten it up with accessories - tons of colour options to go beautifully with black - deep pink/purple/jade green

kizzyr

kizzyf wrote: »

My personal feeling is that it's a no-no to wear a black dress to a wedding. It's meant to be a joyous occasion so wear something bright. I think it looks bad and I don't understand why guests do it. If you really think the other dresses don't suit then wear the black but brighten it up with accessories ie bag, shoes and fascinator.

Can't wear black as its depressing, can't wear green as its bad luck, can't wear white or cream cause the bride will be upset, can't wear dresses from Coast or Karen Millen or Monsoon.....................
Do brides really forget that they are inviting friends to witness them get married to the man they love i.e. the important part of the day?:mad:
OP wear whatever dress you think you look best in and is most comfortable on. I've worn black to weddings, both summer and winter and been complimented on how I looked. No one thought I looked depressing. I've also worn green and the bride and groom are still married years later so no bad luck was caused there.

jenizzle

I'm wearing black to a July wedding... and I'm a bridesmaid :rolleyes:;)

kizzyr

jenizzle wrote: »

I'm wearing black to a July wedding... and I'm a bridesmaid :rolleyes:;)

and you will look fantastic;)

miaowsky

OP wear whatever you like! At the end of the day you're helping them celebrate a fantastic day. Personally I adore bright colours but I wouldn't be annoyed at others who wear black

nicola09

How about wearing the black with a brightly coloured wrap, that way you have your shoulders covered for church and you overcome the all black thing! two birds with one stone imo!

Thumpette

Thanks everyone

dlambirl

OP.... wear what YOU want not what you think other people think you should wear.

putoch

Bit late now (like 2 years!) but i think go with the black esp if you love it you will feel more comfy and confident in it.
Plus that means you can wear ANY colour jewellery , handbag and shoes.
Go with some gorg Lime Green killer heels and jewellery , or somethink like that and it would brighten your whole look up!!

hope this helps anyone else sitting on the fence anyways.

Michellenman

putoch wrote: »

Bit late now (like 2 years!) but i think go with the black esp if you love it you will feel more comfy and confident in it.
Plus that means you can wear ANY colour jewellery , handbag and shoes.
Go with some gorg Lime Green killer heels and jewellery , or somethink like that and it would brighten your whole look up!!

hope this helps anyone else sitting on the fence anyways.

The last post here was like 2 days ago?

Go with black. The last two weddings I've been have had the bridesmaids in black and everything. I don't think it really matters anymore.

CathyMoran

Wearing black is fine in my opinion - the only colours that you should not wear are white/cream/gold/off white as you may clash with the bride.

putoch

Wops! i looked at the date Thumpette had signed up as if it were the date she had entered her question!! Duh :pac:

Harris

My now ex husband insisted on inviting an ex GF to our June wedding. (It must have been an early warning sign!) She arrived late, just as I was about to walk down the aisle and paraded down ahead of me wearing.....ALL BLACK. Head to toe, hat, dress, shoes, gloves etc.
The only think I could bring myself to say to her later at the reception was "Oh are you in mourning!!" She had always been a piece of work but this was her best performance yet.

Anyway since then I view black as a complete no no, unless it's a really wintery wedding

Michellenman

Harris wrote: »

My now ex husband insisted on inviting an ex GF to our June wedding. (It must have been an early warning sign!) She arrived late, just as I was about to walk down the aisle and paraded down ahead of me wearing.....ALL BLACK. Head to toe, hat, dress, shoes, gloves etc.
The only think I could bring myself to say was "Oh are you in mourning!!"

Anyway since then I view black as a complete no no, unless it's a really wintery wedding

She sounds like a massive bitch.

There's different ways to wear black, if you're planning on wearing it the way she did to your wedding then it's a big no no, otherwise I see no problem with it. She was obviously quite bitter.

Ham Sandwich

Wear the black if its the most flattering, then team it with plenty of brightness, shoes cardie bag etc

Energizer-Bunny

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I'v a wedding in a few weeks and was thinking of wearing the black dress above? If so would I need to put colour with it? I have a turquoise ribbon and matching shoes?

Or will I just wear something different? I have another dress that I wouldnt mind wearing which is equally as nice imo. (..and that is not black!l)

Thanks!:)