Friday night wedding at Oheka

wc0143 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:32 AM

Friday night wedding at Oheka

Invite was Black Tie, has since been changed to Optional (because tacky people complained ) ...

Can I wear something short or do I have to go full length dress?

I'm scouring bluefly (not that I want to spend $$ on a dress) ...

usuk2004 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:34 AM

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I've worn a cocktail dress when DH has on a tux before. I think it's okay.

LFitzy79 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:34 AM

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I would go full length, or tea length...I don't think it's necessary, just more appropriate...

eta: people actually had the nerve to complain???? how crazy

wc0143 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:36 AM

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Posted by LFitzy79

eta: people actually had the nerve to complain???? how crazy

I KNOW!!!!

nov04LIbride Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:36 AM

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I think you can go short! I got the dress in my avatar pic at Marshall's for $19.99! They have tons right now, short and long.

hbradio Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:38 AM

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I cant believe people actually complained - thats so rude!!!!!

August2004 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:41 AM

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I'd go full length, but I always wear a full length dress to an evening wedding.

wc0143 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 10:43 AM

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Posted by hbradio

I cant believe people actually complained - thats so rude!!!!!

I'm wondering if it's really been changed or it was just told to the complainers so they show up not black tie and look foolish!!

I mean really!! One of the complainers was like 'They don't make tuxes in my size'

Jax430 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:08 AM

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Posted by teach2be

I'd go full length, but I always wear a full length dress to an evening wedding.

Same here.

palebride Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:14 AM

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If it's optional - show up in jeans and cowboy boots like my uncle did

wc0143 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:15 AM

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Posted by palebride

If it's optional - show up in jeans and cowboy boots like my uncle did

Nah, I'd still have to go shopping!!!

MonkeyLuv Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:15 AM

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MrsERod Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:16 AM

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Posted by Jax430

Posted by teach2be

I'd go full length, but I always wear a full length dress to an evening wedding.

Same here.

ditto

wc0143 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:19 AM

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Posted by MonkeyLuv

what about a tube top?

Since we missed the e-party because of another wedding and I missed her shower because of a birthday party, I'd like us to be the perfect guests at the wedding ... so Jolly Green tuxedo and I guess I'm buying a dress (again, unless I can magically lose 40lbs or so in less than a month to fit into a slinky size four I have in a closet).

palebride Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:21 AM

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If you had asked me sooner - I have tons of dresses close to your new size, which is my old size.
I don't have cowboy boots or tube tops though - so you're out of luck!

nferrandi Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:22 AM

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I just went to a black tie wedding last weekend where all of the men were in tuxes and I was actually very suprised to see most of the women in short dresses. Short is definitely fine.
And honestly, I may be in the minority here, but I don't think it's so bad for people to gripe a little about an added $150 expense/inconvenience.
I think black tie optional is fine, but I am one of those people that thinks black tie is just kind of rude. And I can point you to 100 wedding guests that agree.

wc0143 Posted: Jun 23, 2005 11:25 AM

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I can understand gripes (I mean, I am about having to buy a dress) but not to the father of the groom when you are a family member IMO.

Especially since the groom was 'It's all bride's idea' and I'm guessing everyone made her feel bad enough that she caved ...