Get your glad rags on.
As a guest, I always have an internal debate as to what I should wear at a wedding. Obviously I like to start with the most important part… the shoes (as I know they will fit.) I will then base my outfit around them for colour and style.
But sometimes buying the right outfit can be quite a difficult decision to make. It is always important to think about the season the wedding is booked for, especially if the ceremony is going to be an outside event! Unfortunately the UK weather cannot be guaranteed, so layering is always going to be a good idea. Shivering guests might not look good on the wedding photos!
Then you need to think about other practical things such as can you dance in it? Will it clash with the bridal party? And finally that you won’t be out dressing the mother of the bride, or worse wearing the same outfit (I’ve seen this happen!).
“A final thought for those poor people who insist on wearing amazing shoes that my mum calls ’the car to the bar shoes’.”
So here is another thing to think about when you are planning your wedding, a dress code. Over the last few years it has become more commonplace to add a dress code to your invitation. It not only sets the tone for your wedding day, but it is also very helpful as a guide for your guests.
You might already have an idea about a theme for your wedding, it could be anything from Hawaiian beach party , Steam punk, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Peaky Blinders or simply Black and white. There are, however, other dress codes that you can ask for which give more flexibility to your guests.
Some popular dress codes include:
Formal. This would include wearing morning suits, tuxedos,evening gowns or ball gowns. Hats and headwear are also part of the formal dress code.
Semi formal. This could include wearing sports jackets and smart trousers (ties are optional), cocktail dresses or matching trouser suits, but no need to wear hats.
Casual wear. This can be described as any comfortable relaxed clothing
A final thought for those poor people who insist on wearing amazing shoes that my mum calls “The car to the bar shoes”.
At a Summer wedding I attended a few years ago, the bride had an excellent idea for the tired feet of the guests in heels. As the evening drew on and the band started to play, a basket of flip flops were left out and all the guests were invited to slip into something more comfortable. My heart skipped a beat as I shoved my heels into my coat pocket and slipped on the most comfortable footwear ever. It definitely did the job, as the dance floor was packed all night!