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What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: Bgolly Date: September 18, 2018, 1:26 pm
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My DH and I have been invited to a Persian wedding this October.
The bride immigrated to Canada as a child. The groom will be
coming to Canada from Iran after the wedding. I've gone online
and most websites say that in the case of a Persian wedding,
guest attire is usually quite formal and colorful. I was
wondering if anyone has any first hand experiences at such a
wedding. The invitation says formal attire and the entire
function will be taking place in a high end hotel. I don't want
to look ridiculous in a gown if I'm the only one wearing one but
I also don't want to under dress in a dress that is too simple.
Of course my DH will wear a suit and tie.
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: Pattycake Date: September 18, 2018, 1:28 pm
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Ask the bride, or her parents. They will surely be able to
advise you!
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: NyaChan Date: September 18, 2018, 1:38 pm
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I have been to Persian weddings - they are often fairly
glamorous. That said, if you wear a nice dress - something
nicer than what you’d wear to dinner or cocktail hour for a work
event you should be fine. Most that I’ve seen had gown-style
outfits with nice updos and distinct jewelry. I also agree with
what was suggested about asking the person who invited you.
They won’t mind giving you an idea of what level of formality
they expect and it’d suck if they ended up throwing a more
low-key affair than is otherwise done and you show up dressed
for a gala :D
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: STiG Date: September 18, 2018, 2:11 pm
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If the invitation says 'Formal', traditionally that's tuxedos
for men and long gowns for women so you may want to confirm with
the bride or her parents. DH's suit may not be formal enough.
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: frog24 Date: September 18, 2018, 2:48 pm
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While your asking about what to wear, see if there's a way to
find out if the wedding will start on time as stated in the
invitation, or if culturally weddings start late.
My friend's wedding invitation said the ceremony began "by the
will of G-d" at 4pm. I arrived at 3:55 to find I was one of a
hand full of guests present who did not belong to the culture.
The bride and her family arrived at 5:45, the groom's side of
the family at 6:30, and the wedding started at 7-ish once
everyone got settled. We were crazy hungry by the time the
ceremony was over (8:30-ish). I wish someone had told us that
traditional weddings often run really late.
This might not be the case for your wedding, but it's best to
find out if it is. (And ensure you've eaten before you go.) ;)
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: Model Date: September 18, 2018, 3:42 pm
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[quote author=STiG link=topic=689.msg14045#msg14045
date=1537297863]
If the invitation says 'Formal', traditionally that's tuxedos
for men and long gowns for women so you may want to confirm with
the bride or her parents. DH's suit may not be formal enough.
[/quote]
I believe tuxedos are for "Black Tie" invitations. Formal
Attire usually means a suit and tie.
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: Bgolly Date: September 18, 2018, 4:33 pm
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Thanks for all the input! For the record I am almost 48 so I
don't want to look like a delusional older lady. I wear a size
2/4 but I don't want to look like I'm trying to recapture my
youth or revisit prom night. I call it the 1848 syndrome. 18
from the back but 48 at the front. LOL
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: AmandaElizabeth Date: October 5, 2018, 11:58 pm
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My experience has been, you cannot wear too much bling at a
middle eastern wedding. My mothers single strand of pearls and
a nice but simple dress did not cut the mustard
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: Bgolly Date: October 6, 2018, 11:03 pm
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I will find something with bling for sure!
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Re: What to wear to a Persian wedding
By: DaDancingPsych Date: October 8, 2018, 10:34 am
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I would definitely contact the family for advice. Another
helpful option might be to speak with the event planner at the
hotel. He/She is likely to be familiar with the plans and may
have experience with this culture. It may be another way to help
you make the right selection. Otherwise, I am useless! (But I
want to attend a blingy, colorful wedding!!!)
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