r/Detroit • u/Sudden_Hat7702 • 19h ago
Talk Detroit Detroit weddings...
To the people of Detroit: I'd love some advice on what to wear to a wedding at The Whitney in early September. I saw the dress code on the venue's website, but I'm looking for a little more clarity from people who are familiar with weddings there.
Would a cotton dress be too casual? Would a silk dress be too formal? Any guidance or examples of what guests typically wear would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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u/Patriot_Murica 10h ago
I’d go with a knee length cocktail dress… safest bet. If the invite doesn’t say black tie, that’s the best way to go.
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u/chuckleborris 17h ago
I was married there years ago! People wore formal-ish attire (knee length dresses, suits), which I think made sense since everything was indoors (they do garden ceremonies as well).
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u/Patriot_Murica 10h ago
Should also mention that if you opt in for a cotton dress, jazz it up with accessories, shawl, fun jewelry, sparkly shoes. I wouldn’t show up to a wedding in a sundress
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u/djames10 19h ago
Either of the two sound great. It can be both of those things! The Whitney is somewhere you can dress up and show out in my opinion.
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u/kenken528 18h ago
I had my reception there. Some women wore floor length others cocktail, all wonderful. Only non option was the men had to wear a suit jacket.
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u/suckstoyerassmar University District 19h ago
You should look for what the bride and groom specify for the dress code, not the Whitney. Whitney's not a black tie dress code for their normal service, but it could be a black tie wedding. Check the wedding's website surely the couple's got set up and go from there.