I am having a pink and brown wedding. I wanted to know what you think about an idea I had for the guests attire. I thought it would be a good idea to put a bottom note on the invitation (or reception card...I'm not sure which one it would go on) for the guests to please wear white, pink or brown. Is this asking to much or does this sound like a good idea? I just thought the guests could add to the flare of the event. Any ideas or advice would be great!! Thanks!!
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Re: [future_ponder] pink and brown attire for guests
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Dear Pink and Brown,
Theme weddings are popular. But, no attire notation should be mentioned on the invitation unless it is formal/black tie. And, this would only be mentioned on a wedding/reception invitation.
All other attire requests are mentioned on an enclosure.
I think it may be fun. This is just an opinion though :)
Re: [future_ponder] pink and brown attire for guests
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I don't agree that this will be fun for your guests, sorry Rebecca.
I don't know any men who own a brown suit and all of the men I have ever known have told me that brown is not a color they would ever choose. Brown has got negative connotation in the business world (read the book "Dress for Success). And, in some cultures, brown is frowed upon. So, unless all of your male guests work for UPS and will be wearing their uniforms, you may have a lot of uncomfortable, maybe even irritated, male guests. And - as a woman - I'm not sure I'd be too happy bring limited to just 2 color choices (I'd never wear white to a wedding unless I was the bride).
Now consider; What if everyone does not comply? How will you feel? How will the guests feel who have gone to great lengths to comply when they see not everyone went out of their way? Plus, this may cause some additional financial concerns for some guests if they don't have those colors in their wardrobe.
Although you can certainly plan a pink and brown themed wedding with your bridal party and decorations in matching colors, I would really think about asking your guests to dress in any particular attire too.
Just an opinion - Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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