Which Color is or is not Taboo for Wedding Attire?

Learn what formally taboo colors are now proper to wear for a wedding and the one color that is not in this informative wedding etiquette article.

The Mother of the Bride wants to wear the lacy white skirt-suit she bought especially for her daughter’s wedding. Is it appropriate? Hmmm... How about that spicy red number the Groom’s cousin yearns to don? Hold onto your cummerbunds, we’re diving into the wedding attire info pool.

Wearing White

Some still consider wearing white to a wedding as an insult to the bride, as if stealing the spotlight. But it just isn't so. A little white here and there is not an issue. It is an issue if the outfit appears to be wedding attire.

Wearing Black

Wearing black, especially as the mother of the groom, was once viewed as a symbol of her disapproval. It was also viewed as a faux pas for wedding guests to wear black before 6 pm. Luckily, this is not the case today. Black attire is viewed as trendy, cool, and stylish. In fact, many couples request that their guests dress in only black and white to create a more chic and unified appearance.

There’s a Reason Stop-Signs are Red

Red is the only taboo color for today's wedding guests. It stops and steals the show and is viewed as insulting.

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Comments

Bride Doesn’t Wants Alcohol or Dances at Reception

Dear Polite One, I've always dreamt that my wedding reception would be alcohol and dance-free - except for the first dance of the bride and groom. When running the idea past a few people they seemed shocked that I've taken out both of these elements and are making me doubt my idea . The wedding will be in the evening, and then dinner. Is there a steadfast rule that there must be alcohol and dance at a wedding? Isn't a nice dinner enough? And what things could be added to make it fun for the guests? Thank you, Visitor from Yorkton Saskatchewan Dear Yorkton Saskatchewan, People typically expect alcohol with their dinner at evening wedding receptions . So, it would probably be better if this were held earlier in the day. Dancing isn’t that important. However, it is better to skip all dances, rather than just the one dance with you. That may seem awkward. The only hard and fast rule is that we, as hosts, offer our guests wha...

Do I wear nylons with strappy sandals for a fall evening wedding?

Dear Polite One, From what I have read on your site, I should wear a cocktail (little black dress or equivalent) to a fall evening wedding at a golf country club. Do, I need to wear nylons with my strappy sandals? Wedding Newbie in Wisconsin Dear Wedding Newbie in Wisconsin, Bravo on doing your attire homework! You are absolutely correct about your attire choice. Nylons aren't nearly as popular or expected due to our love of sandals. Strappy sandals look splendid with nice dresses, even in the winter. FYI: It is a faux pas to wear nylons with open-toed shoes. Sincerely, The Polite One More by The Polite One How to dress for a wedding as "the second wife"? How to Dress for Formal Wedding in New York ? What to wear to a formal evening wedding in Napa?

How to list all the parents on the wedding program?

Dear Polite One, How do I list the groom's divorced parents and a remarried mother on the wedding program? The template is a bell, so we are centered at the top followed by the date (centered). Then I have centered the word "Parents", and on the left side I have my parents then on the right side I have the groom's parents. Example Parents Mr. & Mrs. Brides Parents Mr. & Mrs. Mother of the groom & husband Mr. Father of the groo...

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