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Festival attire for a wedding...

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 16:37

We're going to a wedding soon, and really looking forward to it, but I have no clue at all what to wear!

They've asked for festival attire, but having never been to a festival in my life - and not many weddings either - I really don't know what to wear. Especially for keeping warm etc at an outdoor all day venue, and assume I'll need to wear very sensible shoes/boots.

What would you wear if you were asked to wear that to a wedding?

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drpet49 · 23/04/2023 16:38

Festival attire? Anything goes then. Just wear shorts and a t shirt OP.

TulipTuesday · 23/04/2023 16:39

Floral maxi dress, pretty low sandals or white trainers, boho style jewellery and a flower headband if I was feeling brave, would be the style I’d go for I think

Greensleevevssnotnose · 23/04/2023 16:39

Maxi dress flipflops denim jacket

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Alighttouchonthetiller · 23/04/2023 16:42

Wellies and an anorak. I hope the toilet facilities aren't 'festival themed' too.

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 16:44

Alighttouchonthetiller · 23/04/2023 16:42

Wellies and an anorak. I hope the toilet facilities aren't 'festival themed' too.

I used to have some amazing wellies a few years ago... wonder where they are

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Original poster
SocialLite · 23/04/2023 16:44

Greensleevevssnotnose · 23/04/2023 16:39

Maxi dress flipflops denim jacket

I do at least have a denim jacket!

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Whataretheodds · 23/04/2023 16:54

I'd wear hot pants, wellies, a feather cape and face jewels

Whataretheodds · 23/04/2023 16:55

Definitely get yourself some extravagant headgear and/or face jewels/glitter

ManonDe · 23/04/2023 16:57

We have had a simialr invitation with a similar dress theme!

I was planning maxi dress and a floral headband.

Staid DH has no idea and is a bit alarmed with the concept. I might see if I can get some sort of paisley shirt for him.

The DCs will have glitter facepainting and tshirts.

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 16:57

Whataretheodds · 23/04/2023 16:54

I'd wear hot pants, wellies, a feather cape and face jewels

Definitely no one will want to see me in hot pants... I wish! 🤣

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 17:00

ManonDe · 23/04/2023 16:57

We have had a simialr invitation with a similar dress theme!

I was planning maxi dress and a floral headband.

Staid DH has no idea and is a bit alarmed with the concept. I might see if I can get some sort of paisley shirt for him.

The DCs will have glitter facepainting and tshirts.

My DH lives in tracksuit trousers and t shirts, and has a suit for weddings etc, so he's another issue!

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ManonDe · 23/04/2023 17:02

I wonder if it is the same wedding... festival town and just a delightful gorgeous young couple. I am really looking forward to it. :)

gogohmm · 23/04/2023 17:02

3/4 length floral dress and trainers/wellies (depending on weather) too long and the dress ends up in the almost inevitable mud. Cross body bag for belongings and a waterproof jacket just in case. I would wear leggings under my dress if not that warm, shorts if warm (chub rub)

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 17:04

ManonDe · 23/04/2023 17:02

I wonder if it is the same wedding... festival town and just a delightful gorgeous young couple. I am really looking forward to it. :)

Maybe! If you see someone with mad hair looking confused- give me a wave! 😂

I don't actually know the couple well, so that makes it harder to work out what to wear... I'm terrified I'll either be over or under dressed!

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 17:06

gogohmm · 23/04/2023 17:02

3/4 length floral dress and trainers/wellies (depending on weather) too long and the dress ends up in the almost inevitable mud. Cross body bag for belongings and a waterproof jacket just in case. I would wear leggings under my dress if not that warm, shorts if warm (chub rub)

I only really have formal things that sort of length. I do have a dress I could maybe put a knot in to shorten it, not sure how that would go.

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gogohmm · 23/04/2023 17:06

But remember anything goes really. For men if really hot shorts and favourite band t shirt is fine, if not so warm decent jeans - pub attire basically

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SocialLite · 23/04/2023 17:10

gogohmm · 23/04/2023 17:06

But remember anything goes really. For men if really hot shorts and favourite band t shirt is fine, if not so warm decent jeans - pub attire basically

My DH doesn't have jeans, band t-shirts etc unfortunately

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NancyJoan · 23/04/2023 17:18

I would wear a long, loose dress w flat shoes. A denim or khaki canvas jacket if chilly. Straw hat if v sunny. DH could wear a print shirt and cotton trousers, shorts, or even jeans.

DarkHollowTree · 23/04/2023 18:49

Funny hat and tutu for DH!

Scottishskifun · 23/04/2023 18:55

I would go with a floaty dress with a denim jacket or lighter summer jacket and either sandals or trainers. Primark have a good selection at the moment.

Men I would say t-shirt and jeans or chinos and a casual ish shirt

McP13 · 26/05/2023 20:22

What about this with either wellies and a denim jacket or a pair of white trainers

Festival attire for a wedding...
Napmum · 26/05/2023 20:34

Wow, that is so vague. We had a festival wedding and asked for festival attire. But we said you could warrant what you like but if you wanted a dress code: men colourful, collared shirt and jeans (if your parntr is concerned go for chinos) and women wedges or flats, flowery or colourful dress.

Google Boho wedding guests for ideas, but a nice headband like a gold woven one would work well.

Also, the best option is to ask the bride many did ask me, and I was happy to go into detail

Obviouspretzel · 26/05/2023 20:40

Napmum · 26/05/2023 20:34

Wow, that is so vague. We had a festival wedding and asked for festival attire. But we said you could warrant what you like but if you wanted a dress code: men colourful, collared shirt and jeans (if your parntr is concerned go for chinos) and women wedges or flats, flowery or colourful dress.

Google Boho wedding guests for ideas, but a nice headband like a gold woven one would work well.

Also, the best option is to ask the bride many did ask me, and I was happy to go into detail

Good job you specified for them as that is not what I would associate a man wearing at a festival.

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SocialLite · 26/05/2023 23:22

Exactly @Obviouspretzel ! I'm really worried that whatever we choose we'll be either over or under dressed

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scrivette · 27/05/2023 07:36

My festival dresses are short and tight that roll down very small to fit into my bags, which I wear with chunky white trainers lots of bracelets and a crossover bag. Anything goes at a festival!

However I would imagine they mean floaty dresses, flowers in hair, sandals.

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