Black to Wedding?

[sweetdreamstenasee]

I have an extended family members wedding coming up very soon and I’ll be in my third trimester, I’m getting quite big.

The only formal dress I have that fits is black. Usually in my circle of friends in the city I live wearing black to a wedding is not uncommon and would go without a second glance.

However family member who lives back in suburbs where I grew up is having a very traditional big white wedding, and I’m worried I will look out of place. Love my extended family very much but can imagine them making comment on this.

Money isn’t exactly tight but i’m watching the pennies with baby on the way and it will be costing my husband and I about £200 already to travel to the destination and put money in the card.

I so don’t want to buy another outfit, I really would be wearing it once for this wedding. It seems extra unnecessary given I am pregnant so likely wouldn’t get a second wear, but I wouldn’t want me wearing black to be taken the wrong way. I’m thinking if I pair with bright shoes and make up this will be ok?

Keen to hear thoughts. I’m going see if there’s anything in a charity shop but not holding out too much hope.

I wore black to my own wedding. Wasn't unlucky for me.
Lots of guests wear black now.

I've worn black to several weddings. It is fine. Only MN seems to have weird rules about clothing.

Unless you’re wearing a black veil and look like Queen Victoria in mourning it’s perfectly acceptable to wear a black dress to a wedding. Men don’t have this to deal with if they wear a black suit.

As for bad luck, what exactly does that even mean? Silly superstition.

Bright shoes, bag, fascinator and buttonhole and you will be fine.

I wore black & white to my friend’s wedding & got so many compliments, although my dress was white ( lots of people say you shouldn’t wear white as it takes attention away from the bride). I think if you have colourful shoes & accessories you will be fine.

I wore a black strappy dress to a friend´s wedding but made sure the accessories were bright. Hair decoration, handbag and shoes were gold, turquoise and fucsia. Go ahead.