I have to go to a Christian white wedding on Saturday. Its my Husband’s co-workers wedding. What should I wear? Its going to be a daytime wedding, invitation is for 3pm to the church and then reception following it.
I am not sure what to wear. Should I wear a Desi dress like shalwar kameez or Sarree..
or should i go for a dress? if a dress then what kind? Maxi dress for casual or some cocktail dress for formal. The invitation doesn’t specify.
I am so confused. This will be my first experience at this type of wedding.
Firstly, Christians do not have anything particular. you can wear that best suits you. Second first find out whether they are punjabi or Goans. punjabi's do not like dresses and short skirts. My suggestion would be to wear a saree or shalwar kameez. That's the best traditional dress to fit in any occassion.
I went to a Christian wedding a few months ago and I wore a dress with tights and a wrap/shawl - most of the other guests were wearing similar without the tights! There was another asian woman attending and she didn't look out of place wearing a gold sari. Wear whatever you're comfortable in and if you really want to fit in (regardless of your outfit) - style your hair with a fascinator
only wear a formal dress (like a cocktail) if you can wear it as is.. you can halalify a sleevless dress on most days but formal non halal dresses arent made to be halalfied.
if you cant wear revealing stuff... and cant find a halal western outfit, then wear a saree... i have had to attend quite a few of the husband's friends weddings and they are all white... sometimes i wear a sari and sometimes i wear a very elegant suit. a decorative tank top inside with beaded neckline, formal dress pants and a tailored pea coat cut blazer with a long necklace chain OR dangly earrings. who says u can only wear a dress or skirt to such occassions?
^ agreed. you can also wear a really chic pant suit with a jacket.
whatever you go with, just don't wear white/offwhite/ivory/anything that comes even close to white!
Thanks for your help ladies.. I went out and bought a teal cocktail dress and wore crop jacket over it.. Worked out well.
Saree was my idea initially however, I am kind of glad I didn't I would have stood out since we were the only non white couple there. Anyhow,
Thanks!!
Funny thing is that Goray people really love our outfits, so you can easily wear a sari or salwar kameez. What you should keep in mind, is to choose a dress with less embroidary. Because the biggest rule is: Don't look better that the bride and don't wear white or ivory! Last three weddings i attended, where my closest friends and they personally wanted me to wear desi style. So first time i wore a teapink/ferozi lehnga with very light kaam, second friend's marriage i wore a maroon A-line Kameez with trouser and the last wedding i attended, i wore a ferozi sharara with delicate embroidary on sharara and dupatta.
In your case i would advise you to pick some light desi formal dress if you want to be an eyecatcher or go for some western dress if you don't want everyones attention ; )
