DO take time to RSVP! And do it by the reply date – otherwise you’re just lazy and rude. The couple has spent a lot of time, money, and energy making plans for the special day, so be considerate.
Yes, you DO have to buy the couple a gift. It doesn’t have to be a silver platter from Tiffany & Co. or the $400 Margaritaville Margarita Machine they registered for. In these T.E.T.’s (tough economic times) check out places like Marshalls and TJ Maxx – they’re brimming with unique, yet affordable, wedding gift treasures!
DO be on time! Ideally we would all always be on time to everything, but life happens and occasionally, so does “lateness.” However, a wedding is just not an event one can be late for. If problems arise and you do happen to arrive late, say during the processional, be respectful and wait until the bride has processed in before you go in. Also, don’t make your “fashionably late” entrance down the center isle – that’s for the bride so use a side isle and slip in quietly.
DON’T try to outdo the bride! It’s her day and when it’s your day you’ll want the guests to respect you just as much. Don’t wear anything too skimpy or revealing. That teeny tiny little painted on dress you looked super cute in at the bar last night is not appropriate to wear to a wedding (even if you did look great in it!) Do NOT – ever-for-any-reason – wear all white (or even off-white) to a wedding. It competes too much with the bride’s wedding gown. Don’t wear red either – some things are just wrong, so take our word and obey – no red. Don’t wear black to a daytime wedding; it will make you look like you’re in mourning instead of celebrating. However, black to an evening wedding is completely appropriate. You have so many color options, these few are just off limits. Period.
NOW ONTO THE FASHION!
Follow the dress code if one is printed on the invitation. If not, here are a few tips:
There are clues everywhere when trying to figure out what will be appropriate to wear to the wedding. Is the invitation on nice heavy paper with formal script writing? Is the wedding in the evening? If so, the wedding will be similarly formal to the invitation. Does the invitation have bright colorful fun graphics and fonts with a cute catchy invite? The wedding will probably be less formal so you can look for something along the lines of the invitation. Think about where the wedding will be – outdoors, tropical, country club, posh downtown restaurant? Dress appropriately for the location.
Try this mocha C. Luce dress for the rehearsal dinner! The style and color make it appropriate for multiple events. Add a splash of color with this chunky bib turquoise necklace. Both dress & necklace available at bevello.
Daytime appropriate:
- a soft flowy dress
- a flirty floral dress
- a skirt and sweater set or nice top
For a daytime outdoor wedding, a bridal luncheon, or wedding shower try something like this adorable polka dot dress by Burlapp. Add a fun chunky bracelet to top off the look. Available at bevello.
Evening appropriate:
- Darker colors
- Cocktail dress
- Little black dress (just not too little)
For a formal evening wedding try something like this BCBGeneration LBD paired with a chunky translucent black necklace. Strappy sky high heels by Dolce Vita. All available at bevello!
Now you’re ready! You’ve got the tips, the rules, and some fabulous examples from your favorite boutique. So make us proud ladies – go forth and conquer! 
Until next time…look fabulous, feel fabulous, be fabulous!
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