Red for a wedding?

[PollyIndia]

I've got a wedding in a few weeks. Boyfriend's friends, so I don't know many people. I've got this crimson ruched Norma Kamali dress I want to wear with a cream blazer and sparkly shoes and earrings. Too much? I know bright red can be iffy for a wedding...

Here you go.

Times change. In 2023 most young people only know to avoid white. But just because you are not aware of something, it doesn't mean it didn't hold true in the past.

A simple Google would give you that info.

I wouldn't, you would draw the eye on the wedding photographs too.

I don't think red is a problem (it's not Jane Austen, we're past colour coding clothing aren't we?).
I do think the dress is a bit evening-y and a bit vampy maybe for a wedding. Not a criticism; it's lovely. But if you think it'll fit the look and tone of the wedding then go for it.
I think the blazer kills it, sorry; it's a totally different style.

I’m Jewish, your red dress would be tame at the weddings I attend 😂 you will look fab in your red dress and blazer. Ignore the pretty dress parade!

It's fine op. The only rule is don't wear white. Red is fine. I've work red to a wedding before and seen many others do the same.

Worn not work

But why are people quoting stupid clothing rules from times past then?? Perhaps people should stop harping on about it if it’s not relevant now. Which of course it isn’t.
And I fully know how to google thank you, I never suggested I hadn’t heard of this nonsense, more just stating that it is nonsense and no one chooses the colour of their dress to get a message across to the rest of the wedding guests

All of this concern over dress etiquette is fully redundant at a wedding where the celebrant is wearing a tiger print cape.....

Thanks everyone. I've genuinely found the varied opinions on this thread really interesting. And yes, definitely not a traditional wedding with the tiger print cape element! Lots of tv people and DJs there too, so I just don't think the same style rules will apply as in a church wedding in the Home Counties, for example. I actually only want to wear the dress as I slightly regret buying it and want to feel like I've got some wear out of it! I wore it once for a dinner in Ibiza which was so chilly, I had a blanket over me the whole evening. I'll mull it all over. I have loads of other things I could wear, so I'm definitely not buying anything new - as appealing as the hessian sack from toast is, lol

Sorry I can't give an opinion without seeing your partner's cape...

Joking - much as I'd love to see a photo of the cape - dress is lovely and will look great with that blazer

Gorgeous dress. I think it's fine with blazer for actual wedding and then off for reception. Never knew about the red thing and surely noone cares about silly sayings like that

hahaha, posting a pic of that is very outing if anyone here is from East London, but suffice to say, it is soft to touch, tiger stripes, red lining, down to mid calf and has a hood. I covet it SO MUCH. And thanks raininsummer. I wish MN let you 'like' posts

After all that, I've totally changed my mind and decided to wear a very pale blue jumpsuit with a high neck and super wide legs. and a vintage blue and white striped belt. I'd wear the red if it was my mates, but it's not, and I want to feel comfortable and confident. I'm going to try and wear the red dress as daywear with a white shirt knotted over the top and chunky sandals, just so I feel less regretful about buying it. Thanks everyone for the input, all much appreciated!

This is another one with some funny "mumsy" replies I think 😆

I play in a busy wedding band and we do all sorts of different weddings. This wouldn't have us raise an eyebrow at all.

The ones that do make us wonder, which only crop up very occasionally, are the bridal type ones. Or ones where people aren't wearing any underwear and then dance enthusiastically (you'd be surprised how many of those there are...).

Oh just saw the reply, jumpsuit also sounds lovely!

That's a really good idea for the red dress. Much more interesting than the ubiquitous MN blazer.