Tips on what to wear to a March wedding, including advice on St. Patrick’s day wedding outfits, March wedding colors, styles, and more.
Are you wondering what to wear to a March wedding? Guests may find it difficult to navigate the etiquette of dressing for a wedding in early Spring. It’s still too cool for flouncy summer dresses, but the darker, heavier fabrics of winter and fall can look equally out of place. What are the traditional March wedding colors? And what should you wear if it’s a “theme” wedding, such as St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) or the Spring Equinox (the 20th in 2011)?
Keep the following tips in mind when choosing your outfit for a March wedding, and you’re sure to look pretty and appropriate on the big day.
Choosing the March Wedding Outfit
According to an article in Harper’s Bazaar, Spring wedding colors often include pastels; nude, yellow, mauve, and pink are good colors to look for in a guest dress. Just avoid combining too many of these colors in your outfit, or you may end up looking like an Easter egg. Black is never the best color to wear to a wedding (especially a Spring wedding), unless paired with another vibrant color to lighten the mood of the outfit.
Remember that it’s likely to be cool in March, particularly in the evening, so plan on incorporating a cardigan or jacket into your outfit. Harper’s Bazaar recommends a number of to-the-knee or longer dresses for Spring weddings. If opting for this style, avoid looking too covered-up by adding a short-sleeved bolero or shawl for warmth. These can always be removed at an indoor venue. As for jackets, a lightweight trench will add a sophisticated touch to any outfit, though you will want to avoid cotton twill for formal weddings, as this material tends to connote “casual.”
What to Wear to a “Theme” Wedding: Spring Equinox and St. Patrick’s Day
Is the wedding scheduled for the Spring Equinox, the official start of Spring? The bride and groom must be romantics. Match the mood of this type of wedding by adding some romance to your own outfit: consider a ruffled skirt, cape jacket, hair bow, or ladylike silk gloves. Similar rules apply when deciding what to wear to a “Spring theme” wedding: lighter fabrics, pastel colors, and a touch of romance.
Invited to a St. Patrick’s Day wedding? Don’t worry; unless it says so on the invitation, you don’t have to dress all in green. If you do, you will likely risk being mistaken for a member of the wedding party. Do consider, however, adding a green accessory, such as a shawl or beret. Or you may wish to wear something distinctly Irish, like a Celtic cross necklace or classy Aran cardigan.
A wedding in March can present challenges for guests when in comes to deciding what to wear, particularly if it’s an outdoor venue, as the weather is often difficult to predict. But choosing a March wedding outfit doesn’t have to be complicated. Plan on dressing in layers, choose a pastel-colored dress, and throw in something green for St. Patrick’s Day.
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