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Savvy October 2023

Putting attire on invite/details card?

littlemisssunshine, on January 24, 2023 at 8:15 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

Difficult conundrum...would it be inappropriate/overbearing if we put something in the details for the reception asking people to NOT dress in all black? I am asking because my FH will be in all black, our ushers will at least have black shirts (maybe vests too, haven't figured that fully out yet), and the dress I'm looking at is black as well. I know black is a very common color to have in the closet...

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Latest activity by Michelle, on January 26, 2023 at 6:08 PM
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    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    While I understand you don't want others in black, it wouldn't be appropriate to dictate what your guests wear. Black is a very popular color especially for men to wear to a wedding.
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  • Erin
    Super May 2022
    Erin ·
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    Same question was recently asked by another user. I suggest perusing the answers on here:


    https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/dress-code-on-invitations/ab6cc4e1ea5f0101.html

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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    No, you don't get to tell people what to wear at the reception other than the bridal party.

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    Lady ·
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    No, dont' tell people what to wear. Black is super common and wont take away from your H at all. They know who the groom is.

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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    This would be very inappropriate and overbearing. Black is the most common color of formal wear. If my husband and I were invited to a wedding where the invitation asked guests to not dress in black, we would decline.

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    Savvy October 2023
    littlemisssunshine ·
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    Thanks everyone. I've been invited to weddings in the past where it was requested to not wear certain colors, wasn't sure about how that works. First time planning a wedding and all....

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  • Michelle
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    Michelle Online ·
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    It’s inappropriate to say anything to guests about what to wear or not wear. They are not props for pictures. The exception is when the venue requires guests to wear black tie attire to enter the venue.
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