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Is it ok to wear a tuxedo to an evening wedding?

knezz

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Is it ok to wear a tuxedo to an evening wedding as a guest?

I'm not sure what the wedding party will be wearing but they won't be wearing casual wear.
 

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funny this comes up. I have an evening wedding to attend in a couple of months, myself.

And - the answer is no.

Unless the invitation specifically specifies black tie for the guests, black tie is for participants only: groom, groomsmen, fathers of bride and groom, ushers.

Wear a dark suit and a wedding tie and you'll be fine.
 

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Originally Posted by Thomas
funny this comes up. I have an evening wedding to attend in a couple of months, myself.

And - the answer is no.

Unless the invitation specifically specifies black tie for the guests, black tie is for participants only: groom, groomsmen, fathers of bride and groom, ushers.

Wear a dark suit and a wedding tie and you'll be fine.


Agree. It's not your day, and you are not in the wedding party, so you don't want to stand out too much by wearing a tux.
 

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Thank you.

You both answered as I would have.

Someone mentioned that it would show respect in one taking time out to dress. My thoughts are "it's about the couple getting married".
 

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To beat a dead horse: unless they say it's black tie don't wear it. You don't want to be the one asshole in a money suit.
 

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Yes but make sure it is a tux and not a morning coat or anything like that.
 

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Yes, as long as the tie is not a clip-on and you bring a woman in a black dress.
 

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Yes, as long as you're not the only one. I used to think it was silly to out dress the groom, but in reality, you really don't want to do that.
 

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Originally Posted by Jodum5
To beat a dead horse: unless they say it's black tie don't wear it. You don't want to be the one asshole in a money suit.

moneysuit.jpg


If anyone shows up looking like this, I sincerely hope he's the only one.
 

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Originally Posted by saxmachine777
moneysuit.jpg


If anyone shows up looking like this, I sincerely hope he's the only one.


+1, because how embarassing would it be if there were two of you wearing the same thing?
 

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Originally Posted by knezz
Is it ok to wear a tuxedo to an evening wedding as a guest?

I'm not sure what the wedding party will be wearing but they won't be wearing casual wear.


I think it is OK so long as it is in an "upscale venue" where all the guests will be in suits (minimum).
 

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If the invitation said something along the lines of "black tie invited", then jump in. Otherwise, what everyone else said.
 

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Originally Posted by O'Higgins
No. As others have said, it isn't your day.


And you will also have the risk of being confused for a waiter.
 

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