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Post Wedding Celebration Guest Question

I'm attending a post wedding celebration.  The couple had a super small destination wedding.

The invitation stated "casual attire- it's a luau."  My question is do you thinks it's appropriate to wear a white sarong type sundress (I'm in Florida).  I plan to add a lot of fun red coral jewelry, shoes, and will likely be wearing a non-white sweater/shawl most of the time (it's supposed to be high 70s which is cold for me!).  It's not bridal AT ALL. 

On one hand I want to look fun and festive because I know she's excited about the theme (so this is my best option) but I absolutely don't want to offend anyone.

I know the bride wouldn't care at all (she is super laid back, easy going) but I wouldn't want to offend her family or friends by wearing white.  What are your thoughts?

Re: Post Wedding Celebration Guest Question

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    [QUOTE]I'm attending a post wedding celebration.  The couple had a super small destination wedding. The invitation stated "casual attire- it's a luau."  My question is do you thinks it's appropriate to wear a white sarong type sundress (I'm in Florida).  I plan to add a lot of fun red coral jewelry, shoes, and will likely be wearing a non-white sweater/shawl most of the time (it's supposed to be high 70s which is cold for me!).  It's not bridal AT ALL.  On one hand I want to look fun and festive because I know she's excited about the theme (so this is my best option) but I absolutely don't want to offend anyone. I know the bride wouldn't care at all (she is super laid back, easy going) but I wouldn't want to offend her family or friends by wearing white.  What are your thoughts?
    Posted by Kappabrewer[/QUOTE]

    This isn't a wedding so go ahead and wear your white sundress.
  • I still probably wouldn't wear white.  It's still a celebration of the bride and groom.  My rule of thumb, is if it even occurs to you that someone might be offended by it, chances are, it probbaly will.  Pick something else.

  • Agree with cmg, I probably wouldn't. Even if you ask the bride, other people may not know that, and side-eye your decision.
    Just my $.02!
  • In this area of the country, people will definitely side-eye you if you wear something white to a wedding related event.  We don't wear white to wedding or bridal showers, we don't wear white to the ceremony, and we don't wear white - even with a shrug/shawl or whatever - to a wedding celebration.
  • Ditto PP. Although it's not a wedding it's still a wedding event. Don't wear white.
     
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  • I feel like wearing a white dress, no matter the accessories or laid back bride, is not appropriate at a wedding celebration. Since this is a more casual affair, I don't think that you should have trouble finding an alternative solid colored sundress that you can dress up with jewelry, etc. Sounds like it will be a fun night!
  • I wouldnt wear it either.
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  • Do you know what the bride will be wearing? Chances are, she will be in a short white sundress. I absolutely would not wear that dress.
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