Wedding Etiquette

Ok this little conversation arose between the members of my family some days ago. In the next few months I have three weddings to go to. Of course, the next step is finding the correct outfit.

My sister and I both vioced our desire for one more little black dress each which we stumbled along in our travels.

My mother then said that we werent supposed to wear black, and we asked why not. My mum didnt exactly know.

So here are my questions to you, Does anyone know why you cant wear black? Or is it an outdated tradition. Also ive seen many weddigs latley which people have been wearing black, including bridesmaids. Do you think we should be able to wear black?

It doesnt matter if we dont, the only problem is its hard to find a decent dress in a different colour this time of year, but we will continue to search.

As far as I am aware the only remaining no-no's for women involve co-ordinating your outfit around the bride and bridesmaid(s) colours. Since it is black that you would like to wear, there is almost no chance of clashing with thier colours so I would think it would be fine. I've been to weddings where ladies have worn black and they didnt offend anyone or look out of place at all. Providing that it doesnt look like a funeral dress or something that your REALLY should not wear in the presence of god (i.e. tarty etc..) then there is nothing more understated and complimentary that a black number.

i think it also depends on the blackness, i think if its quite stylish then its alright..

but bridesmaid shouldnt really wear black becoz they wear same things and it would really look like a funeral..

Youd be surprised! I was very impressed with the wedding in Spiderman2 the bridesmaids wore black... it was the best part of the movie.

I was wearing a black silk suit for my wedding, I didn't think there was anything wrong with that.

On women I'd think an entire black ensemble would like a bit funeral-ish at a wedding, but not just a black dress, with say another colour hat.

ahhh... *must see spiderman 2* hehe have you got a picture of it?

well i aint been to many weddings but, the bridemaids tend to wear pink. so long as you dont "out-do" the bride then its ok

I've got to go to a wedding in September and my mum won't even consider letting me near something black. I've got a brilliant black dress as it is, and there are a lot more in the shops but it's just not allowed according to her.
But I know what you mean about not being able to find anything else. Last winter it was all black dresses in the shops.
I'm sure with your great fashion sense you'll be able to find something a bit brighter

And hitting the shopping trail again is a bad thing?
I'm actually quite miffed that if I wear this dress I've got things that will perfectly match for all my accessories (maybe need a new pair of shoes, but that's probably optional)