is it ok for guests to wear black to a wedding?

binkyboo_2

I am going to a wedding in august. it starts mid afternoon and goes on into the evening.
I am currently trying to slim down and have a dress in my wardrobe that i love and feel amazing and confident in which doesn't happen often! The only problem is that it is black.
do any of you brides see this being an issue? I thought if i got a coloured cardigan or bolero and some coloured accessories to go with it then i would be ok but other people are telling me that back is a big no no

what do you think?

chillin_nutta

My bridesmaids wore black - my wedding dress was cream and black - me personally I wouldn't find any problems with this, most of my guests ended up coming in black prom dresses - or such like....

Personal preference i guess hon...

I like the idea of a coloured cardi or bolero type thing.. it's injecting some colour could also have some funky coloured shoes and accessories?

xx

shop-to-drop

I think absolutely you should wear it. With bright or patterned accessories will be lovely. Polka dot scarf perhaps. I would definitely recommend wearing it as you'll feel good in it with accessories the black will be hardly noticed. Think black is often worn by guests these days anyway.

mookybargirl

I wore a mainly black dress with red flowers and a huge black hat to a wedding earlier in the year. The bride had even seen my dress while we were out shopping and encouraged me to buy it. PM if you want and I'll send you a pic of the outfit I wore.

The wedding I went to the year before, a friend wore a black dress with a white belt and looked great. If in doubt, look through photographer websites and you'll not have to look far to come across photos with someone wearing a black outfit.

mshelsbels

Absolutely.....I've been to dozens of weddings (ex registrar) where loads of women wear black. Its very elegant and classy looking and gives you an air of confidence!

Go for it!!

H x

ps....Ivory or white accessories look especially fab - monochrome is timeless!

binkyboo_2

thanks for that advice. I think if i can fit into it then i'm gonna go for it and get some coloured jewellery, a handbag and cardigan to wear. i'd love to see pictures of guests wearing black for some inspiration i will try and find a piccie of my dress if i have one somewhere.

mookybargirl

Check out the thread by Jem on this forum
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1680299

Look in their wedding pics and you'll see a woman in black and white

jumpingjackd

As MOB I have found a lovely black suit, but have been told I'm not wearing it by everyone except my daughter who is encouraging me to get some bright accessories to go with it. Im now looking for something else although Im not a pastel shades person. However, as a guest I would have no hesitation in wearing it nor would object to anyone else. I have seen lots of guests in black.

gibboelli

I'm a bride and I'm gonna be wearing black! All black! :P And we're asking that all guests wear black to the wedding. Make it a real gothic wedding

sarahh112

Hi I am going to a wedding wearing a black dress, and then my friend is borrowing the dress to wear it to my wedding in August.

I'm sure your friend wouldn't mind what you wear as long as you are comfortable wearing it - they will just be glad to have you there. If you aren't sure you could always ask her if she minds.

sunshinejoclaire

I can't see that it would bother the bride to be honest - I knwo it wouldn't me lol