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"Formal Attire" for a Wedding
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on August 15, 2011
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Hi! My hubby and I were invited to the wedding of one of my former students. On the invitation it says "formal attire". I have seen invitations before that say "bla...
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- Hi T., Formal means the same thing as "black tie."
- Ahh what fun. I said casual because in my family casual means slacks, polo type shirt for guys, casual dresses for woman. Apparently not the same in Troy's family, h...
- I say call and ask but I would assume a very nice suit would be okay for hubby and a dress that is not too flashy but classy for you, even a tea length dress but not f...
Wedding Attire
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on February 26, 2010
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I have to go to my SIL's wedding tomorrow. I am pretty trendy but rarly wear dresses which I think is more appropriate for the wedding than pants. I am white and pas...
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- Since you are trendy you probably have a pair of cigerette pants or full leg trousers in your closet most likely black or dark colored. Just wear a top with some spar...
- I often wear pants to a wedding. I have a pair that is a nice, formal, feminine pair that I often get compliments on. If it's not you to wear a dress, then don't. ...
- I don't think it's wrong to wear pants to a wedding but if you want to go the dress route you could go with a simple all one color dress and wear cute tights with desi...
Need Advice on "Coctail" Attire for Men and Gift for Wedding
Asked by C. from Denver
on August 25, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My family and I are attending another family member's wedding this weekend. The invitation says "coctail attire" and the wedding is at 6:30p.m. Does my hus...
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- I am not so up on the attire, but I will give an idea for a gift. When my husband and I attend a wedding where the couple seems to have EVERYTHING that they need beca...
- Hi C., I always say that if you don't know which way to dress always aim towards the dressier option. I would rather be overdressed than underdressed. As for the ...
- Because of the work my husband does, we end up going to lots of formal gatherings with "cocktail attire". Definitely don't worry about nylons- especially this time of ...
Funeral Dress Attire for Kids
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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My husband's grandfather passed away and the family will be attending the funeral. Of course, my husband and I will be dressed in the appropriate dark attire. Howeve...
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- yes you can wear white its ok, I will keep you in my prayes
- Good Morning M., I am sorry for your loss, and will say a prayer for your family. As far as clothing, bright clothing is now acceptable for all. This is truly a time...
- I don't think people go by the 'wearing black to the funeral" rule anymore. I especially think it wouldn't apply to kids. Their simple white dresses sound fine. ...
Another Wedding Attire Question - Groom
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on March 1, 2011
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Ok, let me preface this by stating that this is probably the pettiest question you will read on this site today.
That said, here is my issue.
Yesterday, my fi...
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- Yes, I agree Joan is right. But just to be funny, Maybe you could make a ridiculous bargain to bring the message home to him. What does he hate that would be embarass...
- Haha, I had to google "bolo tie" because I didn't even know what it was! Can you guys find a middle ground...perhaps even no tie, just open collared shirt? It is rea...
- Oh no... is this your first Bridezilla moment? Just kidding... I completely see where you are coming from on this one. Maybe he could wear the traditional tie for ...
Wedding Ettiquette
Asked by L.M. from Houston
on February 17, 2009
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Have the 'rules' changed? Is it okay to wear black to a wedding? The couple getting married is a young, hip couple and the reception is going to be an event. No kid...
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- I agree, the dress sounds fine. As long as the bride and groom haven't specifically stated that they don't want anyone to wear black (or any other color) then you sho...
- L., Black is fine for a wedding. Plus this is Texas you can do away with hose all together.
- Of course it's appropriate to wear black to a wedding. And you don't even have to wear hose. If the dress is sheer though, I would strongly recommend a slip.
To Moms Who Have Had a Wedding...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2010
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I am recently engaged, and now thinking about having a wedding. We cannot afford anything extravagant (big surprise there, huh?) and are looking for creative ways to ...
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- We were on a budget and had a friend do the pictures. I am so disappointed with them and wished we would have spent more and got some professionally done.
- I got married on a Thursday! That cuts down the expenses big time! Don't try to get married on a Saturday afternoon. That's the popular day. Pick any other day and...
- What did you LOVE about your wedding? We loved that it was small with only our closest friends and that we planed it with several events. We spent the whole weekend...
Wedding Planner
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on January 28, 2009
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Hey Girls,
Has anyone out there had good, bad, mediocre experiences with planning a wedding? How much did you spend? What worked , what didn't?
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- WOW! These other mommies sound so ogranized. I used a single sheet of paper and organized my wedding in 6 weeks...A.
- I recommend having a wedding planner for the day of, if possible. It's nice for someone else to make sure the timing of everything is right, gather the right people to...
- I planned our whole wedding 2 1/2 years ago and we had a blast. A wedding binder is a must have! and the first thing in it should be a printed out budget spreadsheet w...
Wedding on a Budget!?
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on January 1, 2010
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We are planning an outdoor wedding for May and we are on a strict budget. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to plan a beautiful unique wedding for cheap. ...
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- We had our wedding outdoors at my parents' lakehouse. I thought I would end up saving a ton of money by this DIY method, but ended up spending a ton more. I know it is...
- I married my husband in my (now our) backyard! All the money that I would have put into rentals and flowers, I just put into sprucing up the yard. We kept everything...
- The gazebo in Addison is on Beltline and it's on a wooded trail but also easily visible from the road. I know someone who got married there and they reserved it throug...
Out of Town Wedding
Asked by S.N. from Detroit
on June 30, 2009
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My husbands brother is getting married out of town(12 hours away)this fall. I sat down today and figured out how much it will cost us to go and I can't see spending th...
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- $1800 is a LOT more than we have ever paid for hotels and travel costs (family of 5) but I also don't know where you are going or what the hotel costs are. Is there...
- hey heidi is there anyone who can stay with the kids so you and hubby can go alone it is his brother and if the two of you can go together that would probley make al...
- Everyone is giving great suggestions, I hopeyou take them and go, for the sake ofyour family. One thing though, is to ask the help of your husband's family, tell them...
