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Married at the courthouse?

mima — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:47:18 GMT

A family member is getting married at the courthouse. I am invited. Never been to this type at all. Is wearing jeans and a nicer top ok? She is inviting family from both sides. Is she overdoing? The only wedding I've seen at the courthouse was on tv where they only had a couple people show up. LOL She is having quite a few. Thanks!

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brii — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:42:55 GMT

I probably wouldn't wear jeans.

I would just go with a nice top and black pants. Are they doing anything after the ceremony?

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lulu2 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:43:26 GMT

I would not wear jeans. It's a wedding regardless of where it is.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:48:28 GMT

No , IMO jeans and top are not ok.This IS a WEDDING afterall. Can you wear a nice top with nice dress pants or a nice dress. You can be casual but dress it up just a bit.

One of my sons was married in the court house and it was a lovely wedding. Sadly he is no longer with us,but I am happy his wedding was just what they both wanted and very special to all of us attending.

My other son is a Mayor and he marries many people in the courthouse.He tries to make every one of them special.

Enjoy the wedding, I bet it will turn out to be the best you ever attended

Congratulations to the Bride and Groom,I hope they have a Blessed life together .

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mima — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:45:32 GMT

Ok, glad I asked! I will go shopping. I don't have any slacks that fit (gained weight). Thank you!!!

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Mj12 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:45:47 GMT

Hi @mima - I would definitely not wear jeans or anything casual. I would probably wear a dress or pants suit. Hope you have a good time!

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:45:48 GMT

We were married in the judge's chambers. We both wore jeans and shirts/blouses, as did both of our witnesses. There wasn't enough space for more than 8-10 people in the enclosed room.

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mima — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:50:22 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
We were married in the judge's chambers. We both wore jeans and shirts/blouses, as did both of our witnesses. There wasn't enough space for more than 8-10 people in the enclosed room.

Now I'm confused on what to wear. LOL

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brii — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:52:37 GMT

@mima wrote:
Ok, glad I asked! I will go shopping. I don't have any slacks that fit (gained weight). Thank you!!!

If you have time to order from QVC, Isaac's 24/7 pants are so nice. They're very slimming and so comfortable.

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151949 — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:53:13 GMT

I would wear appropriate business type clothing. In other words a dress or a skirt & Blouse or dress pants and a pretty blouse. It is a wedding after all.

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betteb — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:00:17 GMT

Mima, maybe I'm a bit old fashioned, but IMO, jeans are never appropriate at any type of court proceeding.

Go shopping, treat yourself to a nice pair of slacks, wear a nice top, some lipstick, a little jewelry. You will be glad you did.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:00:47 GMT

What's the bride wearing? I have only been to 1 at the courthouse. A friend of mine got married for the 2nd time chose to get married at the courthouse. She wore a nice dress, he had on nice slacks, shirt so I wore a skirt, blouse.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:05:17 GMT

@mima wrote:
@deepwaterdotter wrote:
We were married in the judge's chambers. We both wore jeans and shirts/blouses, as did both of our witnesses. There wasn't enough space for more than 8-10 people in the enclosed room.

Now I'm confused on what to wear. LOL

We had to go directly to our factory jobs after the ceremony, thus our reason for very casual dress. Looks like most posters feel a more dressy appearance would be appropriate.

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tansy — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:08:14 GMT

I was married at the courthouse in the early 70s. The ceremony was held in the judge's chamber and held 15 or so people. The bride may need to call the court to see how many people can be accommodated.

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Sushismom — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:13:08 GMT

My nephew got married at a courthouse (a very beautiful one). We dressed as for a "regular" wedding. There were six of us present.

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millieshops — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:18:18 GMT

I've been to just two courthouse weddings -- my own (!) and one other. I didn't wear jeans to either - and I don't remember seeing any at either wedding. I would not choose to wear jeans unless for some reason they had been specified --and I love my jeans.

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Suziepeach — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:20:56 GMT

I think something casual, business dress would be nice.. nice pair of pants/top and or a sweater.. OP, title immediately made me think of Carrie and Big getting married..

Much happiness and good luck to the happy couple!!

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jaxs mom — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:31:45 GMT

I would not wear jeans and a top unless you know the people getting married are likely dressing the same.

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DiAnne — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:54:34 GMT

I don't think jeans are ever appropriate at a wedding. This is a major event for them and you should be respectful of that.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:04:27 GMT

I would ask what kind of wedding they are having. I'm down at the courthouse a lot for work so I've seen quite a few courthouse weddings. They are all very, very informal as far as weddings go.

None of the brides are ever in a wedding gown or any type of formal attire. Most of them are in some type of dress that I would wear to work. But I have seen some in jeans and even shorts. It just all depends.

I'd personally wear a pair of nice pants and a nice top and possibly blazer.