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Few events are happier than a wedding and when you look at the guests around you, chances are that you'll be blinded by the vivid and vibrant shades of colour that many of the guests in attendance are donning.
Of course, tradition would have it that some colours are generally considered taboo. Like white for example. Everyone knows that if the bride's gown is white, then you should steer clear of it. But what about black?
Many associate wearing an all-black outfit with funerals and mourning, but perhaps that's a concept that is outdated by now?
A reader recently wrote in to ask if it's ok for her to wear a stylish black suit to her son's wedding. We, in turn, decided to ask what our Facebook fans what they thought about the idea…
Here's what they had to say:
Laura: My advice: Ask the bride
Brigitta: Agree with Laura - ask the bride. If it's a nice evening function and she adds a bit of colour or bling like a scarf in the wedding colour etc it should be fine.
Angie: This isn't the 1800's. As long as nothing scary is popping out and you don't act as tho you're at a funeral, wear whatever you feel nice in. Unless the bride is a raging control freak, a smart black outfit should suit her just fine.
Mariska: Absolutely fine as long as the bride is happy with the choice and provided that it is paired with nice colourful/bling accessories
Suraya: If it's done with a bit of colour.....why not!
Debbie: If the bride and mum are comfortable who cares! I wore black at all three of my daughters weddings without an issue!
Lynette: Gosh, why on earth does she want to wear black! How depressing for a celebratory occasion. Surely there must be a colour besides black she feels comfortable in.
Megan: My mom wore a beautiful black suit to my wedding and my husband and I both loved it... She looked stunning.
Angie: I'd rather have happy, comfortable guests than a perfectly planned colour scheme. Who's going to scream "OH MY SOUL did you see Angie's mom so totally didn't wear the same colour as the organza overlays! I'm so going to remember that hideous black lace for the rest of my life!
Lindiwe: Black is for funerals, I don't think its a good idea.
Lize: Totally appropriate if the bride is happy with that. None of the family was allowed to wear black to my wedding as my wedding dress was black.
Jackie: Not a good choice, her future daughter in law might think she is mourning instead of celebrating their wedding.
Melanie-ann: If it's an evening wedding, then black is perfectly acceptable.
What are your thoughts on this? Is wearing black to a wedding ok, especially if you're the bride or groom's mother? Share your thoughts below.
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Of course, tradition would have it that some colours are generally considered taboo. Like white for example. Everyone knows that if the bride's gown is white, then you should steer clear of it. But what about black?
Many associate wearing an all-black outfit with funerals and mourning, but perhaps that's a concept that is outdated by now?
A reader recently wrote in to ask if it's ok for her to wear a stylish black suit to her son's wedding. We, in turn, decided to ask what our Facebook fans what they thought about the idea…
Here's what they had to say:
Laura: My advice: Ask the bride
Brigitta: Agree with Laura - ask the bride. If it's a nice evening function and she adds a bit of colour or bling like a scarf in the wedding colour etc it should be fine.
Angie: This isn't the 1800's. As long as nothing scary is popping out and you don't act as tho you're at a funeral, wear whatever you feel nice in. Unless the bride is a raging control freak, a smart black outfit should suit her just fine.
Mariska: Absolutely fine as long as the bride is happy with the choice and provided that it is paired with nice colourful/bling accessories
Suraya: If it's done with a bit of colour.....why not!
Debbie: If the bride and mum are comfortable who cares! I wore black at all three of my daughters weddings without an issue!
Lynette: Gosh, why on earth does she want to wear black! How depressing for a celebratory occasion. Surely there must be a colour besides black she feels comfortable in.
Megan: My mom wore a beautiful black suit to my wedding and my husband and I both loved it... She looked stunning.
Angie: I'd rather have happy, comfortable guests than a perfectly planned colour scheme. Who's going to scream "OH MY SOUL did you see Angie's mom so totally didn't wear the same colour as the organza overlays! I'm so going to remember that hideous black lace for the rest of my life!
Lindiwe: Black is for funerals, I don't think its a good idea.
Lize: Totally appropriate if the bride is happy with that. None of the family was allowed to wear black to my wedding as my wedding dress was black.
Jackie: Not a good choice, her future daughter in law might think she is mourning instead of celebrating their wedding.
Melanie-ann: If it's an evening wedding, then black is perfectly acceptable.
What are your thoughts on this? Is wearing black to a wedding ok, especially if you're the bride or groom's mother? Share your thoughts below.
Follow Women24 on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
