Evening wedding 'celebration ' - dress code?

[john_p]

My mate got married abroad last week and is having an evening function in the UK to celebrate. Now, if it was a wedding, easy. Suit and shirt, inoffensive tie, job done. But this is some sort of faux wedding, with no marriage and probably more alcohol. So do I wear a suit or do I try some sort of "smart-casual" look ?

I asked my mum, normally the all-knowing on such matters, and she didn't know!

My last resort is Pistonheads. Help me from looking socially inept (more so)

[Sixpackpert]

I'd say, smart-casual TBH. Nice strides, good shirt (not pink!) and nice shoes.

[I.T.B]

Well I would say it would still be suit and shirt as it's still a wedding celebration. Well that's what I would do here in Scotland, full kilt etc....but hey go in a Borat swimming suit, Im sure that'll do

[john_r]

'Smart casual' unless the invite says different.

If in doubt, you can't go wrong with a suit and no tie - just stick a tie in your pocket in case!

[NDA]

john_r said:

'Smart casual' unless the invite says different.

If in doubt, you can't go wrong with a suit and no tie - just stick a tie in your pocket in case!

What he said.

Alternatively dark trousers and decent shirt and jacket.

[hornetrider]

Clown suit.

Mark. My. Words.

[Maxf]

The guy on the left here has it about right... Dark jacket, dark tie...

[Six Fiend]

What bloke?

[I.T.B]

Maxf said:

The guy on the left here has it about right... Dark jacket, dark tie...

[minimoog]

Six Fiend said:

What bloke?

Beat me to it. Classeee broad.

OP - if he's your mate why can't you just ask him?

[john_p]

minimoog said:

Six Fiend said:

What bloke?

Beat me to it. Classeee broad.

OP - if he's your mate why can't you just ask him?

Well, an old mate from uni. We don't speak regularly. I prefer the suit gamble.

[phylet]

hornetrider said:

Clown suit.

Mark. My. Words.

Bang on.

[tigger1]

Maxf said:

The guy on the left here has it about right... Dark jacket, dark tie...

Is it just me who thinks the young lady on the left has the most amazing "fk me" eyes ever?
I noticed as I was zooming in on, ermm...something else (image quality isn't good enough, don't bother)

[minimoog]

tigger1 said:

Is it just me who thinks the young lady on the left has the most amazing "fk me, go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect £200" eyes ever?

EFA


And yes, it is just you.

[SS HSV]

My God

They certainly got the right model for that dress

In all the weddings I have attended (well over 2000) I have NEVER seen anything like that...but wish I had

[tigger1]

minimoog said:

tigger1 said:

Is it just me who thinks the young lady on the left has the most amazing "fk me, go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect £200" eyes ever?

EFA


And yes, it is just you.

Possibly. But I was only looking at her eyes...and she was coming on to me, not the other way around.

[minimoog]

tigger1 said:

Possibly. But I was only looking at her eyes...and she was coming on to me, not the other way around.

Ah well in that case carry on sir. Enjoy the rest of your evening.



Now that you've mentioned it mind...

[H_Kan]

Nice lounge suit and shirt. Take a tie with you and stick it on if most other people are also wearing one, if not then chuck it in the boot/ missus's bag and keep it open neck.

Wouldn't want to go to any wedding celebration wearing anything less formal.

[thehawk]

Maxf said:

The guy on the left here has it about right... Dark jacket, dark tie...

Dear God, give me those puppies and a litre of mildly warm baby oil and I'd be a happy man.

[mft]

If in doubt, always err on the side of being overdressed.

As said above, nicely cut suit +/- tie, depending on other guests.