Is this outfit too much for an Irish church wedding in May?

[ahsurelookit]

Another wedding guest one sorry!!

I am part of the grooms family. I will be doing one church reading and will be in a few pictures. I bought this and loved it. But now I am thinking it is too much? I am a size 14, 5'6'' tall, my bum/ bust measurements are equal and my waist is defined. I'm 36

Irish church wedding in May

https://www.coastfashion.com/product/coast-one-shoulder-ruffle-crepe-midi-dress_bcc09391?colour=red

Are you Irish?
it’s fine 😁

My MIL wore black but she was a thundering bitch.

People saying it's bad manners - no, it's simply not an issue as many, many posters have told you. We're not saying go ahead and wear something that is OTT or bad manners, We're saying it isn't bad manners. Simple. Why would red be showy-offy? It's just a bright colour. Some people are strange and are not listening to the people tbe OP is actually asking!
The person who said gypsy-ish is just showing themselves up really.

I don’t think it’s too much. I’ve not been to a wedding in Ireland, but my understanding is it’s much like Scotland, and I’ve been to weddings there. I even saw a guest in a ballgown once!

That being said, I have voted no, because I don’t think red is the best colour, but if your heart is set on it, go for it!! No one will bat an eyelid!

As a catholic, trust me, the shoulders are a non issue!!

Oh I've had a good laugh reading this thread 😅

I'm Irish, living in Ireland. Mid 30s so have been to many weddings in recent years, including my own. There is absolutely nothing 'wrong' with this dress - not the shoulders, colour, cut, "showy-ness", it's perfectly appropriate 💃🏻 enjoy!

It’s definitely not too much for a wedding in a Catholic Church in Ireland, it’s all good - have fun!

Can you spot the English?

I'll take posters' word that it's suitable for an Irish wedding but it's not revealing so nothing wrong there. It's not my taste at all, tbh, it's hideous but I'm not wearing it. Should I be invited to an Irish wedding I'm sure I could find something flamboyant but it wouldn't be that. I'm Scottish if that's relevant.

Was at an Irish catholic wedding at the weekend, still buzzing we had a brilliant day! That dress is totally fine, us irish know how to glam up and party at a wedding - go for it you will fit right in.

It’s a beautiful dress and Irish wedding are fabulous. Ask your family and see what they say?

There is nothing ‘gypsy wedding’ about an Irish wedding. Think more Philip Treacy hats and Zimmerman dresses!

Thanks everyone! I've been out this evening and just caught up on the messages.

Ah sure look it, it'll grand and anyway who'll be looking at me, lol

No I was just having a bit of a dip in confidence.

Tomorrow is St Patrick's day so I'll be flat out but I'll post a pic of me in it on Wednesday.

As I said I know I'll be in a few pictures and want to look nice.

We have a crazy big sibling set so we will be no means be matching. Well we haven't been told to. No one did at my wedding.

The bridesmaids are wearing sage. Everything else I loved was in green but felt I should steer away.

This☝

I'm not trying to be goading here... but as you say "An Irish church wedding" are the family gypsy? As if so, then not at all, it would be an absolutely lovely dress to wear to such a grand occasion.

However, if the wedding is not a gypsy one, I'd say no, it's not appropriate.

What!?!

Why on earth would you think Irish church wedding = gypsy???

The dress is appropriate in Ireland for an Irish church wedding btw.

Because of the dress OP posted mainly. And because all the non gypsy, Irish Catholic weddings I've been to, it would look out of place. However, the Gypsy weddings I've been to, it wouldn't look put of place at all. So that's why I asked.

Each individual style/culture/location of wedding, has it's different styles of attire.

Are you actually Irish. This dress is completely fine to wear to any Irish wedding whether it is “old moneyed” family or a traveller wedding. It is not short, it isn’t too low cut and most importantly it’s not white. I’m completely baffled by some of the answers on this thread.

Who on earth would read “Irish church wedding” and then jump to conclusions that it must be a travellers wedding. Honest to god, I have read it all now.

Have you been to a wedding in Ireland? Because I have been to at least 30 of them and the dress is completely fine.

I wasn't jumping to conclusions though, I was asking a question, to gauge more information in order to make a levelled conclusion.

I am Scottish/Irish. Born in Ireland and raised there until my teens, then Scotland.

I don't have any gypsy family, but have grown up with many, very close gypsy friends. As a result, I've attended many gypsy, and non gypsy weddings in Ireland.

Have you been to many Irish Catholic weddings in Ireland…because that seems very surprising?

I thought gypsies were Romany and not Irish Travellers.

I have been to many, both as a guest and a bridesmaid. Both gypsy and non.

At a gypsy wedding, that would be an absolutely gorgeous dress to wear, and OP would get many compliments! At an non gypsy wedding, she could possibly stand out in the wrong way. So whilst it being a gorgeous dress, it might not fit the bill, and OP might feel a bit like she might have chose something slightly more reserved, as much as it is a gorgeous dress.

Again, just my experience. And I might not be hitting the nark in my responses.

Well it is completely bizarre that you haven’t seen people at all sorts of weddings in showy dresses.

Irish travellers tend not to call themselves gypsies by the way: in order to distinguish themselves from the Roma. Just in case you insult someone at your next Irish traveller wedding.

I was meaning Irish travellers when I said gypsies, but from MN experience, it's more the norm to say gypsies when speaking about Irish travellers. And my Irish traveller friends support this.

Been to many Irish weddings.

Edited for typos