What to wear?!

[Lyle1]

I'm of the opinion that, what ever you wear, you can't "outshine" the bride or groom because it's their day and ALL the brides and grooms I have seen have been positively radient. No way you can outshine 'em.

I agree, I think worrying about outshining the bridal party is mostly nonsense; how you act at the wedding is much more important. I do however, think it is out of place for guests to wear long white dresses to weddings (which I've seen), but most of us on this forum would not do that. If you are better dressed that other guests, don't worry about it; that you took the time to dress well is a compliment to the bride and groom. Wearing the black jacket is the equivalent to wearing a nice black suit, which is very appropriate for an evening wedding.

[biblemonkey]

Bear in mind, guys, that I was not worried about outshining the bride or groom. They'll be fine. I was worried about out dressing the other guests to the point where it might be distracting. I have it figured out now. Thanks for your help.

Hugh

[BCAC]

Bear in mind, guys, that I was not worried about outshining the bride or groom. They'll be fine. I was worried about out dressing the other guests to the point where it might be distracting. I have it figured out now. Thanks for your help.

Hugh

Jeez, why should you take into account the fact that other guests may not know how to (or perhaps won't make the effort to) dress well for the occaision? Buck 'em! It's THEIR problem, not yours. You should wear your black jacket and your tank with the appropriate accessories and to hell with anyone who doesn't have the dress sense to do likewise (or trousered equivalent). Have a great time there.

[flyingshamrock]

The only way to outshine anyone at the wedding would be if your significant other donned a white dress. I've been to a plethora of weddings and that is usually the only thing that would tick a bride off. No one else really cares