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Wedding attire help needed over here!

Ok here are the facts:

Wedding is in Ohio next Saturday (read: BRRRRR). Hubby is a groomsman and they are wearing tuxes. Invitations say "formal". Ceremony is in afternoon followed by a break and evening reception.

SOOO MIL and I are totally at a loss as to what to wear. A dress, obviously, but that's all I've got. I kinda want to wear a long black dress (anyone who remembers my "what do I wear to the opera??" fiasco may recall this) since I'll be freezing my Floridian tail off, but I don't want to be the only one other than the bridesmaids in a long dress. It seems like formal doesn't mean what it used to, especially with the ceremony in the afternoon!!! The other question is whether it's totally psycho to wear a less formal dress to the ceremony and then change for the reception.

DH can't really ask the groom because he's clueless as far as these things go, and I don't want to bother the bride!

So, vote and explain:

 

[Poll]

Re: Wedding attire help needed over here!

  • I said long dress all day.  I went to a Black Tie Optional wedding a few months ago and was one of the only people in a formal dress, so I know what you mean about formal no longer meaning formal.  However, being that I get so cold, I would be much happier in a long dress, and I would also rather be over dressed rather than under dressed.  Plus, packing one less thing (well more because of shoes and accessories) is always a plus.
  • I said long dress all day - you can really dress up or dress down a long dress so I'd just bring accessories for both and change if you feel out of place.  You will be super glad to have a long dress anyway!  I lived in Ohio for 4 years and people do wear long dresses or skirts to church in the winter, I don't think you'll feel out of place at all.  

    Alternatively, those full wool skirts that go just below the knees are super cute and can also be dressed up or down.

    ~Margaret (and Nick)~
    Post-Wedding Life Blog!
    A10 Siggy Challenge: Next Vacation Destination: San Francisco!
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  • I said long dress all day but formal to me means long dress or really awesome dressy short dress. SO since you'll be cold go with long. Plus DH is in a tux
  • I would be freezing too and I'm from Wisconsin!!  I voted for the long dress all day.  That way you could at least wear some layers underneath if you wanted to stay warm!
    ~Melissa~
    Shmel's Blog
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