Is purple or black ok for a wedding

Counting_Pennies_2

Can anyone advise me on this.

I am going to be heavily pregnant when I go to a family wedding this summer.

The only two dresses I think will help me feel half decent are either purple or black.

What is the etiquette on these colours, are either ok?

I am going to try to steer away from the black if I can and wear the dark purple, it all depends on how I feel on the day, but want to know if that colour is also possible.

If I wear the purple I plan to wear a black fascinator instead of a hat as I have a toddler to run about after. Is that ok to wear black headwear?

Thanks

earthmother

Personally, I'd have no objection (but there again my wedding dress was crimson and black ), but I can see that some brides may not be too happy.

If you dress the outfit up with some lighter/brighter accessories, then it won't look so dark.

Perhaps best to have a word with the bride if you think there'll be a problem - although family should understand your predicament

Counting_Pennies_2

Any suggestions for a lighter colour to wear in my hair with the dark purple?

LizD_2

I would suggest cream, it goes with most other colours. To me, black is a no-no at traditional weddings. Having said that, H2b and Best Man are wearing black jackets and grey trousers for our wedding next week, but Moss Bros was a bit limited.

Bendybops19

I think the purple will be fine

Have you thought about maybe wearing a white/cream bead necklace with it, maybe some bracelets? - if you dont want to spend much money get them from somewhere like primark

For your hair, have a look in BHS. Something in cream or white.

Have fun though, dont get stressed out - its more important that you are there on the day rather than whether you are wearing a light or dark colour.

xxxx

earthmother

Depends on the shade of purple - cream will work with lighter shades, but if the shade is particularly dark, I'd be looking for lilacs/lighter shades of purple instead (some greens will work too), otherwise the accessories will stand out rather than blend.


If the dress fabric has a sheen to it, then something with a touch of silver woven in might help lift it - there are lots of lovely scarves, wraps etc around at the moment that are threaded with metallics.

Katie_Pink

Hi,

I'd definitely go for cream with a cream pashmina, shoes, bag and hair thing. I think that would really break up the purply dress.

M&S have a nice smallish satin cream bag that's only £5. Have a look for it, it's very weddingy. I have bought it for when i'm a bridesmaid!

xx

vixarooni

why would you feel bad in other colours?

Celebrate your bump!

Counting_Pennies_2

vixarooni wrote: »

why would you feel bad in other colours?

Celebrate your bump!

They are the only two dresses I have that are maternity and I feel sufficiently smart in (I'm now a stay at home mum!), and I can't afford to buy anything else

Counting_Pennies_2

Thanks to all who have replied, the dress is dark purple so I think I will go for a lilac to go with it, although any other suggestions are gratefully received

Destined_to_be_skint

Fuchsia and turquoise both look great with purple - very summery too.

I personally won't mind if anyone wears black to my wedding (I'm not superstitous) but I did make a faux pas a few years ago by wearing a black evening suit. The bride's mother wasn't happy. Had a red top on though!! I've never understood why men can wear black suits (e.g dinner suits and morning suits) but it's not ok for women. Grrrr.