We are going to a wedding (another one) this coming weekend. We were originally told that the event would be a combo indoors and outdoors. Latest correspondence is that this is totally an outdoor event. Highs during the day forecast to be 78 or so. Evening 54.
I had my clothes all picked out…a Kamarov dress with a nice pashmini wrap. BUT I’m thinking I’m going to be cold once the sun goes down about 7:45 ish. Any suggestions on what to wear when the wedding couple plans an event for temps in the 50’s for part of the event?
I should add…the ceremony is at the top of a ski slope so it will be chilly there and potentially windy.
Do you know what parts are indoors and what parts are outdoors? In weather like you describe I would expect the ceremony and maybe cocktails to be outside, but then have dinner inside. If the whole thing is outside they should have heaters. I would wear what you are planning on and throw the fleece in the car just in case. In it’s that cold, you won’t be the only one with a fleece jacket on.
So are you team “fashionable” or “non-fashionable” thread? LOL.
No real advice but we went to a wedding on the beach in February once (fortunately only the ceremony) and it was COLD and WINDY. I wore (along with just about all the other guests my age) a trenchcoat. It was survival really. I hate being cold! The pictures are hilarious really–the bride and groom and their party in flip flops and the guests in over coats.
Another outdoor wedding I went to I kept changing what I was going to wear until the final minutes. Turns out the temp was set to drop that evening. I finally ended up in pants with a fancy top and brought a black puffy jacket (one step up from fleece) with me to cover all bases. By the end I had people offering to buy it from me.
I’m guessing it will be a lot colder and windier at the top of the ski slopes so temps may dip a lot faster. I’d suggest heavier stockings, enclosed shoes, (or go to pants), and bring a decent jacket (even if fleece) to stash on a chair or somewhere–leaving it in the car won’t do you any good at the top of the ski slope!
All this is based on me of course–I get cold at 70 degrees.
Wear pumps or flats (instead of sandals). At least a bit more warmth for the feet. Bring a second pashmina to throw over your lap when sitting which will help to keep the legs and feet warm.
Yes to bringing extra layers and I’d expect there would be heaters as someone mentioned.
We attended a partially outdoor wedding in April ( Midwest) and I wore a jumpsuit which was perfect for the day.
My niece’s (small for covid) wedding was Memorial Day week-end 2021 in Philly. It was an unseasonably cold day (low 50’s) and the reception was outside (due to covid.) All the guests were freezing, even with a few heaters in the tent. Most people ended up wearing their coats and fortunately the bride and groom had picked up inexpensive fleece blankets at Ikea for the women. Agree with Gouf, bring a tote with extra sweater/pashmina/foldable puffy coat or even a lightweight fleece blanket. Trust me, it’s not fun to be cold and those who aren’t prepared will suffer! Better safe than sorry!
Maybe the strategy is to dress for the colder weather from the start. Better to be a little warm for a couple of hours than cold and windy when it gets evening?
I mean I don’t even own one of these but what about pants/pant suit instead of a dress???
Do a bit of sleuthing. Google “ski slope weddings” and look at the pix to see what people are wearing to the particular venue. In any case prepare for the cold weather unless the cold doesn’t bother you much.
What I learned from our chilly wedding experience is that it really doesn’t matter what you wear, and if you’re cold, bundle up!! (see photo of guests hovering around the ineffective heater!!)
I hate to be cold so I’d layer. Maybe black opaque tights under black dress slacks with a cami under a nice blouse and jacket. Maybe go monochromatic and then dress it up with jewelry?
Comfortable shoes. Do you have a closed toe low wedge or block heel?
Definitely bring a coat or blankets in case that’s not enough. I hope you enjoy it!
