what would be appropriate to wear to a wedding reception in Texas at about 6 at night?
Kerrie A asked:
i am planning on wearing a dress to my cousins wedding, but it worries me that at the reception i’ll be wearing a dress and three inch heels when I would rather be wearing something a little more comfortable? is it ok to drop from formal to casual for a reception since there is a dance?
i am planning on wearing a dress to my cousins wedding, but it worries me that at the reception i’ll be wearing a dress and three inch heels when I would rather be wearing something a little more comfortable? is it ok to drop from formal to casual for a reception since there is a dance?
Put a pair of comfy shoes like cute flip-flops in your purse for the reception or have them waiting in your car. You can change into them after pics and the ceremony. I wouldn’t think it was ok to change into like jeans and a tee though. You should keep the same clothes on I think.
A note about TX since I live here….if you are not familiar with the weather you should know that unlike other places I’ve lived it doesn’t that much cooler at night once summer hits full swing so if you are banking on that I wouldn’t.
I guess that would depend on the reception. If it is a formal reception then dress is required. If it is an informal then something more casual (but not everyday jeans & t-shirt) would be okay. Check with the bride or groom.
I grew up in Texas, and it really depends on whether you are in a small town or a big city. In Dallas, for example, people would think absolutely nothing of dancing in 5″ heels. It’s a pretty dressy place. If you are going to be in a city, I’d stay in the dress.
You usually don’t change unless it specifies in the invite that the reception will be casual.
If you can pull it off you might try just changing the shoes. there are some really cute ballerina flats out now. A lot of wedding guests change between the ceremony and the reception but if there is a dance you might want to stay in a dress or skirt. if your outfit has a slightly full skirt then that will look good with the flats.
Your best cowboy hat, spurs, and six-shooter.
If you will have a car in the parkinglot then you can just bring a more casual outfit to change in to and leave it in the car, just in case.
Uh, no but you could wear a shoe with less heel and be more comfortable. I always wind up taking my shoes off at such affairs and no one minds so do that but it would be very bad form for you to duck into the bathroom and come back out in a t-shirt, jeans and sneakers at a formal affair.
The dress should remain but see about finding different shoes for the reception. I’ve been to several weddings where the Bride has given her bridesmaids slippers dyed to match their dresses to wear at the reception so they can be comfortable and have a great time dancing!
GOOD LUCK & CONGRATS!!!
Ask the bride or groom or find out what everyone else is doing for the reception part. If nothing else…make sure the dress is comfy and kick the heels off
NO! Imagine if it was your wedding! I’d kick someone out for showing up in blue jeans to my wedding/reception, its a formal occassion, find a coctail dress, low heel strappy shoes….
Why not just wear more comfortable shoes in the first place? There are plenty of pretty, dressy flats and low-heeled shoes out there.