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.
Question My daughter is getting married in July. It is scheduled for 11am in our church. I have spent countless hours shopping for a dress that I like, and have found two. One is WHITE, the other BLACK. Both are short--the white falls just at the knee and the black falls just below. My concern is that white is not appropriate for a MOB even though I would accent it with accessories that tie in with bridal party colors. My concern for the black dress is that it may be too formal(evening look) for a morning wedding. I prefer the white dress, but don't want to do anything taboo. Please help!
Answer Personally, I recommend that you take your daughter with you to try to find a dress that is in a more traditional color- especially if she's having a more traditional wedding. Not only will this be a good bonding experience, but she can help you choose something that's more in-line with what she envisioned.
If you accent the white dress enough where it doesn't appear as though you are wearing a bridal dress yourself (such as a jacket, shawl, etc that adds considerably to the look of the dress), this would be more appropriate than the black. Wearing black to a daytime wedding, unless it's a Black & White wedding, can actually be considered as a "silent protest" to the marriage.
Please let me know if I can help you further or with anything else.
