What to Wear to a Fall Wedding and Etiquette

It is officially not wedding season anymore, but at least on my calendar there are still plenty of weddings in the next upcoming months. My major was Hospitality Administration where my emphasis was event planning and I interned at a wedding planning company. I learned a few etiquette tips along the way that I always still remember and also some good wedding fashion rules to live by as well. In the spring and summer weddings there is always a nice floral dress with some strappy heels or wedges that can be easy to throw on. In the fall that is a little more different. You want to be dressy, but not too cold at the same time. I have rounded up some of my picks for any weddings you have this fall. I will be going to one in November and will most likely wear a combination of one of these.

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Embellished Sheath Dress: This dress brings a little color and embellishment. You can never go wrong with a sheath dress and especially one in this color.
Burgundy Curve Hem Dress: Such a great color for fall and my favorite color this season. It looks even better on a dress and the length is great for all of the dancing.
Wide Leg Jumpsuit: A jumpsuit is the perfect updated look to wear to a wedding. This one is so classic being black and with a great necklace and heels it would also be so comfortable for dancing all night.
Lace Body Con Dress: I love the lace, sheer material, and the hint of fringe that this dress combines . All of thesedetails are great for an upcoming wedding.
Lace Fit and Flare Dress : A lace cocktail dress is always in style for weddings. This one comes in black and 9 other colors as well to fit everyone’s personality.
Medallion Flippy Shirtdress: If you are going to a more casual wedding then this is the perfect dress for you to wear. It is flowy and girly with the medallion print.
Florablock Sheath Dress: I always enjoy fun dresses, and this one will make a statement during the wedding. I love the deeper floral colors and the unexpected pop of color.

 

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We have always heard of certain etiquette rules about weddings through the years and it is always nice to get a refresher. There have been lots of changes over the last decade in the form of costs and who pays for what that is not as traditional as it has been in the past. There are also of course new trends that are popping up. These below are the rules that I do not see changing anytime soon and are some that everyone should follow.
 
  • Don’t wear white to a wedding: This is a no-brainer and probably the number one fashion rule at all weddings. I actually even extend this to include no cream as well. You never want to outshine the bride so avoid this color all together. Yes, this includes mother of the brides too. It is her big day, so I would just pick a different color. Of course flower girls are different and if you want your bridesmaids to wear cream then that is up to the bride. Only stick to that color palette if the bride tells you basically.
  • Don’t invite someone to any of the bride festivities if they aren’t invited to the wedding: I would hope you wouldn’t invite someone to your wedding shower or bachelorette party and not invite them to your wedding. How awkward and rude. If they are invited to any of your pre-wedding festivities they are invited to your wedding, period. This is common courtesy and half of the time you are talking about the wedding anyway. This is the place where you are generally given your gifts and a more intimate setting as well.
  • Always address invitations accordingly: It goes without saying if your name or family is not implied on the invitation, then you can’t assume you are invited. Always properly address the invitations and make known if the kids are invited as well by addressing it with “family”. If the kids are over 18 they should get their own invitation or sent to their own place if they do not live there. If the guests are single please be specific on whether they can bring a date by addressing on the invitation “and guest”.
  • Don’t Assume on Invitations: Assuming you can bring a date if you are single when the invitation does not say “and guest” is very awkward. Do not assume anything. If you do not see “and guest” then no you are not allowed to bring your boyfriend or even a friend. I have gotten the “and guest” on invitations only a couple of times and I am single, but I would not bring someone to just come with me. Weddings are really expensive and just because they are being courteous with the plus one also be courteous of who you bring too. This also goes for children that are invited to weddings as well. Some invitations might not address “family” or they might even say “no children” on the wedding invitation. Please respect their decision and plan accordingly.
  • Always send thank you cards, and in a timely manner: I am very old-fashioned when it comes to handwritten cards. I always try to write one whether it is for a sweet little gesture or a gift. When it comes to wedding showers and weddings this is very important. Guests are typically very generous when it comes to weddings and between getting something off of their registry or perhaps money, they would like a thank you as well. This is just common courtesy. With the rush of honeymoon, getting settled back in and getting back to your regular schedules, the common courtesy is within 3 months if possible to send thank you notes out.
  • Be mindful with your phone/social media: My ultimate pet peeve and one that I will tell my bridesmaids never to do when I get married one day is to post a picture of me on social media before my future husband sees me walking down the aisle. This happens so many times when all of the bridesmaids are getting ready and they are in their robes. Your future hubby could be looking on social media too and I am still old-fashioned in I don’t want him to see me that day until I walk down the aisle. Sure you are going to take lots of pictures getting ready together just post them at a later time. This also goes to taking too many pictures period. Yes, this is a wonderful day to celebrate with your friends and family but actually enjoy the moment instead of snapping everything or having to post everything. This goes for when the bride is walking down the aisle as well. I want to see the bride walking down, not i-phones everywhere taking pics or snapping her every move. That is what the photographer is there hired to do. Some weddings these days do have certain hashtags that they want their guests to use at their reception. Again just be mindful when taking and also posting pictures, and don’t post any of the bride until after the groom sees her.
  • Have fun, but don’t get too too rowdy: I love weddings and especially the entertainment and being with friends and family during this time. If there is an open bar be mindful of that. I have heard some very interesting stories of people getting way too drunk at weddings. Trust me I have been there, but please don’t do anything too embarrassing. This is the brides day and it is all about her and everyone is having a great time. Of course be classy about it and be very mindful of the bride’s dress too. You wouldn’t want to drunkenly spill red wine on her dress and accidently throw up. Trust me I know it has probably happened before. Have a blast, drink but be smart too 🙂





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