I've seen some awful clashing outfits and celebrants in white etc... is it rude to ask them to wear a particular colour or style? I don't know if I'm taking it way too far haha. But I want everything to look good! It is my wedding day, after all :)
Keira M
Question Asked: 18/05/2017 Wedding Date: 7/04/2018
As a celebrant, I always ask my couples what colour they are wearing, their bridesmaids and the mothers. I never want to clash or match the bridal party.
I also think it is important to adjust my style to suit the couple I am marrying. I have a vast selection of outfits that I can wear, so I wont be offended at all if someone asks me to wear something in particular.
Happy to wear a costume if you want!
Much love,
Celebrant Emily x
Answered by: 42 Experts
Central Coast and surrounds
Hello,
Definitely! I have worn an outfit colour requested by my couple on several occasions.
Brisbane / Sunshine Coast / Gold Coast / Toowoomba
Hi Keira,
I think you said it best- 'It is my wedding day, after all :)'
Just keep in mind that a celebrant my not have the particual outfit/ colour you request, and may take this into account with pricing.
Having said this, any good celebrant will be consious of ensuring they fit with the style/ aesthetic of your ceremony.
Enjoy your day :)
Sydney, Macarthur, Wollondilly, Wollongong and South Coast, Southern Highlands and Goulburn
Hi Keira
Why not?
I always ask my bride her colours and ask her what colour she would like me to wear so as not to take the attention away from the bridal party or clash. Brides are appreciative of this.
Yarra Valley and all of Melbourne
Hello Keira,
Most Celebrants are only too happy to comply to a colour request. As to style, unless you are having a themed Wedding I don't like your luck there. I personally have outfits that suite my body shape in most colours that would compliment bridal parties and that is one of the questions I always ask my brides for that particular reason -- I want to blend in with the bridal party not standout like a sore thumb.
Hope you pick a Celebrant that is obliging.
Hunter Valley
Hi Keira
I would not mind as a Marriage Celebrant to be asked to wear a specific colour or style (except nude). I usually wear black as it is elegant and neutral and would not contrast with bridesmaids. I think it is a good idea if you are having a particular theme. Best wishes Helen Pickering CMC
Melbourne and surrounds, Yarra Valley and surrounds
Hey Keira,
Funny enough I just asked a bride that question 10 minutes ago.
I think it should be the celebrant who invites that question, however if they don't then of course you can tell them!
As you said, it's your wedding day! You've organised the theme for everything else, why wouldn't you want the celebrant to also fit in :)
Have a great ceremony!
@petethecelebrant
Sydney and Northern Beaches
It is certainly not rude to ask your celebrant to respect the style of your wedding. They are in many of the photos and a bad celebrant outfit can ruin a photo. Most celebrant, as i, will take time to do their hair, makeup and make the dress fit the style you want. Even if it's a fun one, or you have a theme. I have done some bohemian style and cocktail style as well as formal. A good celebrant will also keep in mind the colour of your bridesmaids so she does not clash. Most celebrants pride ourselves on getting this right. I hope you find a celebrant that will do that for you. PS: feel free to contact me if you require more information about dress code.
Yes absolutely, blending in is very important. You want your celebrant to blend in but not override the theme with regards to the colour scheme. A celebrant should appear like a natural part of the bridal party.
Warmest regards
Lyndall
Perth & Surrounding Areas
Hi Keira, As I am a full time Celebant, I for one would want to dress in a colour to suit the wedding and as I come from the fashion industry in my previous job running my own businesses, I know how important dress is for the special day. I understand fully how important the finer details are. All the best, Jane Silich :) WA)
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