Fashion

[LuvParis]

Fox Hollow is pretty nice. I went to an afternoon wedding and reception there about 7-8 years ago. I wore a nice black long skirt, a gold sweater and heels. Most of the ladies wore dresses, in either long or tea length. The men were in suits. It was October. No one was in evening attire.

[Lucky Charm]

I've been there for a winter wedding (big snowstorm the next day!). I'd say it's pretty formal.

Nice large room for the reception with a sweet little upper separate room for the bride and her girls to check makeup and get out of the fray of the crowd. Had a little terrace to that so you could step outside and get some fresh air.

ETA: I didn't read initially that it was at noontime.

[FanOfRipka]

Black is fine...in fact most guests will wear black. A pair of dressy pants and a nice top, a cocktail or maxi dress will be fine. Are you sure it is in the lobby, not in the catering hall attached. If they are having a cocktail hour, then a reception it probably is and it will be more formal. The Fox Hollow does nice weddings. I have been to quite a few there.

[KathyPet]

On 6/17/2014 k9buddy said: Matelassé Dress The formal venue and invitations tell me that while a long dress wouldn't be appropriate, cocktail is definitely the way to go. Talbots has some very nice choices. I particularly like the metelasse dress.

ITA agree. Talbots is having a 30% off everything sale right now. I would definitely look,at the metelasse dress. Comes in several,colors. Perfect for a occasion like this. I think cocktail attire before 5 PM is too dressy.

[K9buddy]

I love the Chardonnay color with a neutral shoe. Very elegant. I am of the opinion as well that cocktail attire would be perfectly acceptable in view of the venue as well as the formal invitations.

[magicmoodz]

On 6/17/2014 KathyPet said:

On 6/17/2014 k9buddy said: Matelassé Dress The formal venue and invitations tell me that while a long dress wouldn't be appropriate, cocktail is definitely the way to go. Talbots has some very nice choices. I particularly like the metelasse dress.

ITA agree. Talbots is having a 30% off everything sale right now. I would definitely look,at the metelasse dress. Comes in several,colors. Perfect for a occasion like this. I think cocktail attire before 5 PM is too dressy.

That dress has my name on it! In Chardonnay, please!

dperry--that would be a perfect dress for a daytime wedding.

[glitzandglam]

Since the wedding is at noon and the reception is in the afternoon, I would choose a fantastically nice cocktail dress. Not a lot of sequins or anything like that, but something that's flattering and fits really well. Pretty shoes; you can get away with sandals in Sept in NY.

It's definitely too early in the day to wear a full-length dress unless the dress was more casual, which doesn't seem appropriate for that venue. I'm from the Northeast and have been to lots of weddings--time of day really drives what's considered appropriate wedding attire.

[glitzandglam]

On 6/17/2014 k9buddy said: Matelassé Dress The formal venue and invitations tell me that while a long dress wouldn't be appropriate, cocktail is definitely the way to go. Talbots has some very nice choices. I particularly like the metelasse dress.

I didn't see your response before responding, but totally in agreement. That's way too early in the day for a long dress.

[Magny]

A222259 is lovely, & a LTS!

[circles]

I just went to the Talbot site to see that dress.....its beautiful...would be a lovely dress for an afternoon wedding.....and you could use it for many other occasions...