Another what to wear (wedding question)

[Biciclista]

are the bridesmaids wearing long dresses?
I actually picked out a dress on line and had my daughter in law approve it before I bought it (I did NOT want to get in trouble with her)
It was a cotton shift and it was short. (and they got married on the hottest day of the year). It looked great since I'm fit.
So do some internet cruising and consult with the bride. I'll bet you don't have to wear a stupid long dress. This is my other son with the ring bearer in this photo

[limewave]

You could also find a long dress that you could hem to cocktail length. I've done that with 2 of my bridesmaids dresses, and I love them.

[Crankin]

I know that the bridesmaids are wearing their own style of dress in matching colors. I guess I will IM my DIL now.
This whole thing is getting on my nerves. And, my other son is getting engaged this weekend, too! (at least he is slightly normal)

[kenyonchris]

I hate to hijack the thread but would the ring bearer be a SNAKE???

[spokewench]

I don't see anything wrong with a shorter (it sounds like you like tailored clothing) dress. If you are worried about it not being appropriate for the bride's family; have her check it out before the wedding.

[Biciclista]

our son's wife was terrified that we'd come to the wedding in bike gear!

[sfa]

It sounds to me like the bride's mother is going overboard and will be overdressed for the occasion. 6:00 on Friday is perfect for after-work cocktail attire. Since the men are wearing suits and not tuxes, a long/formal dress would be out of place. I'd just get the nice cocktail dress you had planned on and not worry about it.

Sarah

[bmccasland]

Early evening, a coctail length dress is entirely appropriate as far as I know, but I'm a biologist.

our son's wife was terrified that we'd come to the wedding in bike gear!

Well there is the Tuxedo Jersey.... And we all know that TE has some lovely lady's jerseys, then you could wear a biking skirt to make it more formal ....

I hate to hijack the thread but would the ring bearer be a SNAKE???

What she asked!

[Zen]

No matter what the length, you can't go wrong with sequins.













Yes, I'm kidding.

[Crankin]

That's good, Zen. I have a great short length beaded cocktail dress, but it's black. Almost everything I have is black, but I know that's a no-no.
OK, enough of this wedding stuff. I have to go to the grocery store.

[Becky]

What limewave said!

I don't see anything wrong with a shorter dress, but that's just my opinion.