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

[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.

 

[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.

 

[jblazing]

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.

 

[knezz]

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".

 

[Joffrey]

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.

 

[bowtielover]

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

 

[BareSolid]

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

 

[Scoundrel]

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.

 

[saxmachine777]

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.

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

 

[bjan]

Originally Posted by saxmachine777

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?

 

[gracerace]

Maybe it is not very good

 

[rajesh06]

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).

 

[O'Higgins]

No. As others have said, it isn't your day.

 

[glowell222]

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

 

[MrDaniels]

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.