When you get a wedding invitation from a family member or a friend, you probably feel happy and excited about the couple’s decision to celebrate the fact they have found each other. However, a few moments after that you probably wonder how to dress for a wedding reception. Yes, even though you are neither in the spotlight as a bride in a wedding dress, nor the most important guest, if you are not dressed appropriately you will stand out on wedding photographs like a sore thumb. We guess that is not the impression you want to leave on the loving couple or other guests. So, here are some useful tips to dress neither not fancy enough nor too fancy for the wedding party.
Invitation is a guide! Not only you will get the information where and when and who is going to get married, but also invitation will indicate what kind of reception it is going to be. In case it is a formal wedding reception, you cannot avoid wearing ball gown or a full-length elegant dress. But, in case of an outdoor wedding reception, think about more casual clothing. Of course, never go too casual, unless it is specified that you should wear t-shirt and jeans. It is a wedding party and even laid-back venues and more open-minded couples require a high degree of decorum.Always keep the weather in your mind, because it is important to choose appropriate season clothing. Checking the weather report is recommended, because you will get the information whether to bring an umbrella or to wear a coat.
Too loud colors and too wild paters should also be avoided, but it is also considered very bad taste to wear white. Never try to outshine the bride, because she is the one to be the princess! Your wedding day was or will be the day to get all the attention and care.