There are some things that I just can’t wrap my head around… like why people would wear jeans and a cut-off t-shirt to a wedding. What barn did you crawl out of and how do you justify in your head that the same outfit you mow your lawn in is appropriate for a wedding ceremony?!
I wasn’t even at the wedding (Jen & Tom were) this happened in last night but, sadly, it went down at my wedding and I’ve seen it at others. Jen said there was actually a guy there who was wearing a hat that said “I Y Bikinis” on it. WOW. The invites even clarified “summer semi-formal” on them!
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I have to say, the invitation said, be comfortable, summer semi-formal. The hat was seen in the middle of the ceremony and I saw a couple other ball caps. I saw 2-3 people wearing jeans. There was also this strange 80's sparkly dress. Overall, everyone was dressed appropriately...just for less traditional weddings (i.e. outdoor) more instruction on whats appropriate is necessary I think!
i totally agree with this. dave and i tried to make our wedding a little less formal, but jeans?! come on, people. it's a WEDDING. i can say that i was highly disappointed in the jeans-clad folk at my ceremony. actually, it's a little disrespectful to the bride and groom.
on another note, why do people think it's okay to come to a wedding to which they WERE NOT invited??? there were three people at my wedding who didn't even get invitations, but they took it upon themselves to come. ummmm, what? seriously, who does these kind of things?
It is called tacky and they have no class!
hahahaha now that's good stuff!! Just when people seem like they can't be any dumber, they just totally redeem themselves
I've worn jeans to a wedding. I obviously do not think it was tacky, classless, or disrespectful in any manner. Kathy would probably agree agree me.
PS. What if my jeans are nicer than your slacks? Still inappropriate? What if my jeans cost more than a dress?
BTW, before you cast too much judgement on me, I wore jeans to a wedding where the entire bridal party was on horseback (they were, yes, in dresses/tux (tops and jeans) and boots). I was a groom (yes. a groom in a wedding). I was one of several who took care of the horses, got them ready, and took care of them after the wedding. Not exactly appropriate to wear a skirt or heels while tacking a horse or riding to wear them down for inexperienced attendants.
OK, my vote is that even if the jeans are nicer/more expensive than slacks, slacks are still more appropriate in a wedding context.
Your scenerio of wearing jeans to a wedding sounds like it was called for given that you were outside, with animals, and WORKING the wedding.
No one else is excused though.
I think it depends on the situation. Some casual weddings are acceptable for jeans, but the invite clearly read semi-formal.
But there's so many situations that can warrant it. What if a guest really wants to support their friend/family and attend the wedding. But something comes up. whatever: work (perhaps they work in manufacturing?), play, car trouble, etc, causes them to be late and they can't get home to change. Do they not attend, or do they come as they are and celebrate with their loved ones?
What's more tacky/disrespectful than jeans at a wedding....how about dirty wripped jeans, a filthy sleeveless undershirt, AND a 64 ounce big gulp at a funeral?
Wow. I haven't been to many weddings yet but I didn't see any jeans... When I get an invitation the first thing I do is shopping for a nice dress! ;)
I thought I left another post, but maybe I didn't. who knows. maybe you deleted it. ;)
Why does it matter what they wear, as long as loved ones come and celebrate and support you on an important day and event in your life?
by that rational, why does it matter if you put on a pair of khakis instead of jeans if you have to put on pants anyway and the visual appearance it makes is SOOO much bettter?
No jeans. I went to a wedding once where a bunch of the WI hick groomsmen wore jeans and cowboy hats in church. The ladies were in formal attire. It was horrible. Trey, of course, said that they weren't real cowboys because real cowboys wouldn't wear hats inside at all, let alone in church!
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