AboutHelen 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.
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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 Hi,
I have a 2pm wedding to go to on Sept. 1, 2007. My husband is one of the groomsmen and is wearing a Tux. The invititation says "Formal Reception". Can I were a shiny print dress that is black & silver that hits me just below the knee? Or, do you think the print (almost an abstract/asymetrical checker board pattern) is too wild?
Thanks for your help.
Answer Given that it is an afternoon wedding in the summer, I don't see that as being too wild- especially with it only being black and silver. However, without seeing the dress it is hard to judge. Normally, summer weddings are open to more fun dressing combinations and afternoon weddings are fine for cocktail dresses.
However, the most important thing is that you are comfortable. If either you or your husband thinks it's too wild, you may look for something a bit more conservative.
Please let me know if I can help you further or with anything else.
