Weddding 26 September 2015 at 11:19AM in MoneySaving mums 7 replies 2.4K views

hmc

Hi,sorry, where would I post to ask about what my son and I should wear to a November wedding on a budget ( not my wedding lol) thanks.

Rambosmum

How old is your son? If an teen/ adult then a suit, shirt and tie. These can be picked up cheaply these days- primark has a good range. If you can't stretch to a full suit then smart trousers, shirt, shoes and tie.

As for you - a nice dress and shoes with a shawl/ pashmina/ nice coat.

Piggywiggy

How old is your son? Are you going to wedding and reception or just the reception? How close are you to the couple getting married? Is it in a cold church or a warmer hotel?

hmc

Thanks for the reply
My son will be 11 we are going to the wedding and the reception and the evening do. It's in a mannor house and I don't do dresses lol

DomRavioli

If its a manor house, you should wear a dress or smart suit. Your son should wear a suit as it is ettiquette, you can pick them up super cheap.

duchy

A smart trouser suit would be very acceptable if you don't do dresses for you and a suit for your son. BHS have boy's suits in their sale at the moment

Rambosmum

Yes, smart trousers, low heeled shoes and a nice top - the trousers can be black/ navy/ brown/ or some of the nice patterned ones in the shops at the moment. Avoid cream/ white/ pale colours.

Your son could get away with smart trousers and shirt if he's 11.

Savvy_Sue

If you want to get some ideas, you could book a session with a personal shopper at Debenhams or somewhere like that. You don't have to buy anything on the day although you'll get 20% discount if you do, and when one of my sisters did this she got a voucher for free tea and cake ...

But I'd be heading round the charity shops ...