Have you ever..

sweetjess2011

been to a wedding where they ask that all guest wear a certain color. For example all black or all white. Do you like the idea, or do you think its rude to tell people what color to wear?

lyar915

I actually thought about it and decided against it. Telling people what to wear and people still wearing what they want anyway would be problematic. Can u imagine everyone wearing all white and a person shows up in red? LOL! 

lil01

Nope. And I'm not doing it for my wedding. However, we only asked the MOB & MOG to wear grey (one of our colors is silver) and they both got their dresses with no problem.

I'm not really thinking of the rude part, it just seems like more unnecessary stress added to the plate.

BlissPhilly

I considered it...I saw a wedding featured in Essence where all the guest wore black even the BMs so the bride really stood out and it the overall look of it was so "classy"...I mentioned the idea to Groomzilla and he SHOT it down...lol...

If I can find the pictures from that wedding I'll post it...

sweetjess2011

I really like the way they look especially in pics.It takes me back to R Kelly's video on the yacht (all white party) that looked so pretty to me.  I havent passed the idea to FI yet but im thinking he will be ok with it. Like lil01 said there will probably be that 1 person that doesnt follow directions lol

Carla1019

I have been to all white engagement parties but not weddings.  Personally, I wouldn't do it. Let your guests wear what they feel comfortable in. Some people go shopping just to find that perfect outfit. If you select a color this could be an inconvenience.

msktn95

My cousin was married in 2008 and she wanted everyone in the family to wear red or grey.  I wouldn't do it. I have seen pics of other weddings where everyone wore white. It was nice.

A&M_Abyss

only for destination weddings never for an actual one. i personally don't like it

2010Bride2be

Rude, I wouldnt do it.

BlissPhilly

I found it !

http://www1.essence.com/relationships/men/articles/bridal_bliss_andre_and_latoya

sweetjess2011

Thanks BlissPhilly for the pics

BlissPhilly

You're welcome...I know for me seeing it visually was totally different than how I would have imagined...Groomzilla never looked at the pictures before he SHOT it down...lol...anywhoo

kiyamurph

Unless my name is Puff Daddy (I refuse to call that fool Diddy) I won't ask anyone to wear a specific color because I don't feel like I have that much clout.  Plus I know that there would be plenty of people who won't follow directions.  I'd rather have people where what feels comfortable for them.

eagles347

I went to one wedding where they asked everyone to wear black or silver. Most people did...I'm almost certain not everyone did. It isn't my cup of tea, but for a small, intimate wedding...I would think it would be okay.

marinabreeze

It does look nice in pictures, I will admit.  That picture of all-black was nice, and then thinking back to R. Kelly's all-white video (and those white parties back in my hometown of Detroit), I think it looks sweet and classy.

However, I can't see myself doing that for a wedding.  It does seem kind of rude.  I'm not into telling grown folks what to wear.  Also, I don't want to put extra expectations on guests attending my wedding.  They're already sacrificing time and money to see me marry the man I love, I think it's a little too much to ask to tell them they must wear a specific color.  And for practicality's sake, I feel like it would be just one more thing to worry about and I don't need the stress, because like some PPs said, you know there's going to be someone who won't follow directions :-). 

miss2mrscj

I received a invite just last month asking the guest to wear lavender and white. I wouldn't do it because like lyar915 said could you imagine someone not following directions...LOL