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Wedding Officiant Attire Professionalism and Appropriateness of Attire

#1 pmm

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Hi. I have been asked to perform a wedding ceremony in North Carolina during the month of April.
It will be a mid afternoon outdoor wedding by a waterfront. I am leaning toward wearing a black
dress, with a tan jacket because of the professionalism aspect, but do not know if the black would
be appropriate attire for a wedding. It is going to be a small wedding with no bridesmaids and
the groom and best man will be wearing tan tuxedos. What do you suggest?

#2 Jacqueline

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Unless, it's requested by the couple or based on the custom of the wedding couple, it is safe for a consultant to wear black on the wedding day. Adding another tone (like the tan) is perfect. Black slacks and a nice top is fine as well. All white is the color to stay away from.

#3 Nancy Tucker

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That would certainly be appropriate. Most male officiates wear a black suit.

#4 Etiquette Now

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I agree. The black is fine.

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