Another what to wear (wedding question)

[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

[Crankin]

Yes, my dil's mom said a cocktail dress would be fine. She added that she had been "bullied" into this choice, in a joking way. My DIL appears to be quite traditional. The fact that she still "requires" the whole white wedding thing after being married for 9 months troubles me. I was all for having a really nice party with entertainment, but she wanted the whole thing, even another civil ceremony. This is strictly for her family; we suggested they get married on the beach in San Diego and have the reception at the officer's club, but the answer was that none of her family could afford to come. I know that they are really good for each other, so as I said, I pretty much keep my mouth shut. I just sent her an email asking about the bridesmaids and about whether she would mind a short dress. Of course I will ask her permission about whatever I decide on.
It's going to be bad enough that there will be about 10 people from my side of the family/friends and about 90 of them! And yes, I would love to show up in my bike clothes, but I wouldn't. After all, if it wasn't for Scott (my son) no one else in this family would be riding. But, we are driving there, so we can bring our bikes and ride.
Ah, yes, I thought that was a snake, too. Or a bike glove that was on in a weird way.

[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.

[limewave]

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.

It's okay to wear black to weddings these days. The last wedding I went to, many of the women were wearing cute black cocktail dresses . . . including the Mother of the Groom. And she looked FABULOUS

[jdubble]

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.

actually, i don't think wearing black to an evening wedding is as much of a no-no as it used to be, especially if you accessorize with color. though it being summer, i'd be more inclined to get something more summery/lighter, something like this maybe?

[Crankin]

Taffeta is not my thing... plus, it's way too hot for summer. Anyway, I just got a reply from my DIL and she said the bridesmaids' dresses are short, berry color. She said a cocktail dress is fine, too. I am not sure why her mom got a long dress.
I do know that black is sort of OK for weddings now. The beaded dress I have is too big on me; I got it about 2 months before I started cycling (it's 9 years old). So, I feel I have more choice now. I definitely will not be wearing anything that remotely looks like a "mother of the groom" dress; I want to show off my cycling muscles!

[Biciclista]

yeah!

[Trek420]

I definitely will not be wearing anything that remotely looks like a "mother of the groom" dress; I want to show off my cycling muscles!

Yeah! All I know about wedding fashions is "don't upstage the bride"

[jdubble]

Taffeta is not my thing... plus, it's way too hot for summer.

see i'm a sucker for anything shiny so i'd jump at the opportunity to wear taffeta and i forget that june can be hot when you're not on the west coast. it'd still be cool enough for the jacket here in june.

but definitely show off those muscles!