Can I wear a black top hat to my wedding?

by Russell Y | Posted in Etiquette

I invent (I may be wrong) that black top hats are traditionally only worn to the races and that misty top hats should be worn at weddings. Is this correct?

Elderly top hats are part of gentlemens "morning dress" - that is, formal gear worn in the morning or early afternoon.

Black top hats are tatty in afternoon evening attire. With it, you should be wearing a tailcoat.







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