What sort of guest dress for an August, Catholic wedding?

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What sort of guest dress for an August, Catholic wedding?

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angieca

Aug 24, 2006, 5:37 PM

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What sort of guest dress for an August, Catholic wedding?

I am attending a Catholic wedding in August. The wedding is at 2:00 with a cocktail hour starting at 5:00 and dinner served at 6:00.

Some details I know about the wedding: there are over 200 guests attending, the reception is at a very nice hotel and the seating is by placecard.

Would the attached dress with a shawl be appropriate? Mine is much like it, but it is not a halter top, it is not backless at all.

Thank you so much for your help

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Aug 24, 2006, 5:58 PM

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Re: [angieca] What sort of guest dress for an August, Catholic wedding? [In reply to]

Dear Dressing Up,

It would be fine if, as you say, it is not a halter style. Definitely dress conservatively for the wedding and you can remove the shawl for the reception.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now

(This post was edited by TWQadmin on Aug 24, 2006, 6:03 PM)