About Helen Joan Casper Expertise I can answer questions regarding do-it-yourself wedding creations (garters, pillows, favors, centerpieces, flower arrangements, etc), wedding traditions, wedding etiquette, engagement and wedding ring questions, proposal questions, reception menu questions, cake decorating/wedding cake questions, do-it-yourself reception questions, vegetarian/vegan reception questions, incorporating children in a ceremony, writing your own ceremony, writing vows, choosing readings, attire questions (wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, tuxedo rental), invitation questions, and have extensive knowledge in hotel/lodging questions as well as wedding consumer advocacy and vendor questions.
Experience I have over 4 years experience in the retail industry, over 3 years experience in the hotel & lodging industry, and I've created an online wedding encyclopedia.
Publications AppleBride online wedding encyclopedia as well as numerous wedding message boards and communities. I am also a highly rated expert here at AllExperts in role-playing games, console video games, childbirth, and doulas. I've been an expert here since 2000. Awards and Honors I have been nominated for Volunteer of the Month here on AllExperts numerous times and am considered "best of the best" in every category.
Awards and Honors I have been nominated for Volunteer of the Month here on AllExperts numerous times and am considered "best of the best" in every category.
Weddings - Wedding attire for an October Florida wedding
Expert: Helen Joan Casper - 9/22/2008
Question Hello. I've been invited to a wedding in October in Hollywood Florida at 5 in the afternoon (inside a hotel). I have no idea what to wear. I'd like to wear a dress....just not sure about the length, color, etc...any suggestions? Thanks
Answer Having lived in Fort Lauderdale, I can tell you that it is still quite warm in October. =) Inside a hotel, however, there will be air conditioning. I recommend wearing cocktail dress- mid-calf or knee length and in a earth tone to match the season. Spaghetti straps with a shawl would be appropriate as would short or cap sleeves. Floor-length would also be perfectly appropriate- just be sure it doesn't sweep the ground as anyone wearing a train other than the bride or bridal party is considered tacky. You want to stick with dressier fabrics like jacquard, silk, charmeuse, chiffon, and the like. No cotton for a fall, evening wedding!
