Weddings Black Shirt

[Marijn]

Is it bad form to wear a black shirt at a wedding? The whole suit is black except for the tie which is vibrant blue which looks better against black than white.

[Whickerman]

Sounds great - go for it!

[B00]

Personally I'd say no, no and NO!

Can you imagine the wedding photos? You'd stick out like a sore thumb in your black shirt- the bride will never forgive you for overshadowing her on her big day.

Stick to the white shirt and grin and bear it.

[snug]

Get some sense of occasion, it is not your day so don't try to hijack it. Dress as you would like your guests to be dressed if it was your big day.
Or there again you could be remembered as the pr1ck in the black shirt.

[dot.hawkes]

Or are you the groom?

[SilentSnow]

i think a white or cream shirt is in order, if for no other reason than to prevent you looking like a magician.

[Romeo]

I wouldn't. Certain etiquette should be observed sometimes. I once saw a woman at a funeral where all were in black or mourning and there she was in a shocking dayglo orange.

Your black suit sounds fine, notafish, as does the vibrant blue tie, but I would suggest a vibrant blue shirt which would match the tie and go well with the black suit. Well, that's what I'd wear, but it's up 2 U.

[Romeo]

Just want to add - I like snug's answer.

[Marijn]

Thanks to some of you for your kind answers.
My question was about what my young son should wear. I personally will be wearing a dress. I do feel offended at the insult directed at my young boy. But thanks again to the carefully considered replies.

[mandimoo]

snigger!

[snug]

If you had made it clear in the first place that is was a child who would be so attired, you may have got different answers.

[Romeo]

I thought you were asking about yourself. Be more honest in future.

[taliesin238]

No nothing wrong with it at all - you go for it, I love a man in black suits!!

[Marijn]

Question not dishonest, just to the point.( Didn't feel need to include whole life history).
Subject closed now, as wedding was yesterday.