Re: Italian wedding and Sari
Ya i could do that...
i havent worn that many saris so if i want to get the blouse made here in UK, how do i place an order? Do i go to the ready made clothes shop who sell saris and ask them for the blouse?
Oh me feeling dumb @the mo - sorry!
when u buy a saree u get a matching unstitched blouse... u just ask the shop if they have a tailor who can stitch up the blouse for u.
don't forget to buy a matching petticoat as well...
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Aaahhh...i see...i knew that!
Oh man...so many things to do and get! Why oh Why?? :o
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i’ve never been to an italian wedding …i’ve been to a gora wedding though and i’ve seen people wear black. i thought they didnt mind.
oh and if its the color of mourning then what does it tell u about the grooms that always wear black 
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Good point! I have been to a gora wedding and i wore black - in fact there are alot of people who i’ve seen wearing black!
Isnt black supposed to be classed at elegant?
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traditionally ladies dont wear black to a wedding .. the italians are more traditional then americans .. so b on the safe side
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traditionally ladies dont wear black to a wedding .. the italians are more traditional then americans .. so b on the safe side
Yeah ur right...i better ask her! Be safe than sorry!
If anyone knows of good UK websites for saris,please let me know!
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italians are traditional and they associate white with weddings and black with funerals
Im stumped with grooms wearing black.
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black is ok for weddings now i think... i don't know about traditional italians but ive been to loads of gora weddings and worn the "little black dress" and its been fine!
thats a very pretty sari and jewellery too :)
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^depends where the ceremony is being held, if its in a church then black is not worn, if its being held somewhere else then i suppose you can get away with it.
Also depends on what you are invited to. If its just the reception then it should be okay but if its the ceremony and the reception than i suppose you'll have to be respectful towards their likings and not wear something that might come as offensive.
Its probably safe to ask them before hand if they have any obligations.
I always find that out first before planning my outfit.
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try navy blue wid dis necklace or try glass white if u dnt like to wear black colour.
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We havent been given the invitations as yet but verbally i know that we will be attending the reception cuz they are jst getting married at a registry office…
Ok, so crystal white sounds nice! But then some are saying white are for the brides - on this occasion the bride is wearing golden dress…hehehe…so i guess i could wear it…
but then even tho i am not the bride, i dont want attract any unnecessary attention esp away from my friend…hmmm! LOST!
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I don’t think it’s a bad idea to wear black, esp if it’s an indoor/nighttime wedding. i think the rule is if it’s an outdoor wedding in the daytime, light colors would look nice (pale pink, cream, beige, etc) and if its at night indoors, then darker colors would be appropriate (maroon etc)…
Also, considering she’s wearing a black SARI, i dont think the guests might get offended..because she’s wearing a cultural dress and they might figure that in our culture black is not for mourning. Think abt it, if a gora came to our wedding dressed in white (because in our culture, white is typically a mourning color) would we get offended?
There was a pretty in-depth discussion on what would be appropriate to wear to a non-desi wedding… In the end though, it’s a good idea to just ask the bride (if she’s the one who invited u) if it would be alright 
Here is the link to the discussion:
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Its not exactly true that you can't wear black to a gora wedding. That used to be a no-no but not so much anymore. However, if it is actually IN Italy then I don't really know the rules, this just goes for U.S. weddings. In other words, you can wear black to a wedding in the U.S. Just don't ever wear white, that is reserved for the bride only. Also, you're not supposed to wear things that call a ton of attention to yourself because you're not supposed to "outshine the bride" (though you are, of course, supposed to look nice). Just a few thoughts...
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Ok, so crystal white sounds nice! But then some are saying white are for the brides - on this occasion the bride is wearing golden dress...hehehe...so i guess i could wear it...
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I still don't think you should wear white. Its just one of those things thats "not done," if you know what I mean. You can wear other neutral tones, though (like beige).
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Ok Italian wedding rules:
1- no black - it's for funerals, it's like you are saying attending their wedding is like going to a funeral - don't
2-no white - absolutely under no circumstance - it's for the bride to wear. No guests can wear white or any color too similar in a full on ensemble (white or cream portions like a top or a skirt, or a blouse would be ok but full white dress or sari is a big no no). Even if she is wearing cream or golden color it's still not a good idea to wear full white. It's like wearing a red lehengha with a dupatta on your head - you would be competing with the bride - don't
3-purple - best if you don't, but not an absolute no. In general purple, black and gold are the colors used in funeral processions. FYI- never wear purple to an opera or theatre in Italy, you will run the risk of being refused entrance.
5- these rules are for women. Men usually wear dark suits (blue, black, grey). Other colors on men are thought to look odd.
4- wearing a sari would be perfectly appropriate for desi guest, altough I would advise you to choose an appropriate color :-)
Where is the wedding being held?
btw, I really like your jewelry! It would look stunning with any solid color sari.
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Ok Italian wedding rules:
1- no black - it's for funerals, it's like you are saying attending their wedding is like going to a funeral - don't 2-no white - absolutely under no circumstance - it's for the bride to wear. No guests can wear white or any color too similar in a full on ensemble (white or cream portions like a top or a skirt, or a blouse would be ok but full white dress or sari is a big no no). Even if she is wearing cream or golden color it's still not a good idea to wear full white. It's like wearing a red lehengha with a dupatta on your head - you would be competing with the bride - don't 3-purple - best if you don't, but not an absolute no. In general purple, black and gold are the colors used in funeral processions. FYI- never wear purple to an opera or theatre in Italy, you will run the risk of being refused entrance. 5- these rules are for women. Men usually wear dark suits (blue, black, grey). Other colors on men are thought to look odd. 4- wearing a sari would be perfectly appropriate for desi guest, altough I would advise you to choose an appropriate color :-)
Where is the wedding being held?
btw, I really like your jewelry! It would look stunning with any solid color sari.
Hehe thanks for those tips Shalubar - The wedding is going to be in Italy next month - I have chosen my sari today - its yellow but not bright with bit of sequins on pallu - its gonna be a summery wedding so i chose that and i got it for a great deal - hust provided my sizes to the derzi for the blouse...whoo hoo i cant wait for the final result..
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Wog is like calling us indians/pakistanis Desis A collective term for italians/greeks/meds
Italians associate the color black with mourning so not black Its a nice sari would look very cute in light blue
Its not Wog
Its Wop meaning Without official papers
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The term is Wog, search Wiki for it.
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These days people do wear black without a problem, but it would still look better to wear something with some color.