How to Dress for an Amish Wedding

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Amish people traditionally dress very simply - even for their weddings - as a way to express their faith and humility.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Plan for the groom and his newehockers (which means side sitters, or wedding party) to wear black suits.
Step 2

Fasten all of the coats with hooks and eyes, instead of buttons, as is the Amish way.
Step 3

Expect all of the men to wear bow ties for the special occasion, even though this is unusual for Amish men.
Step 4

Select high-top black shoes for the groom.
Step 5

Ask all of the men to wear black hats with a 3 1/2-inch brim.

Step 1

Expect the bride to wear a new blue dress. This is the most popular color for an Amish wedding dress.
Step 2

Be creative with the shade of blue. The whole spectrum is acceptable - from sky blue to midnight blue to navy.
Step 3

Help the bride make her own dress, which should be in a simple style without a train or trim. The dress should be mid-calf length.
Step 4

Understand that after the wedding, the bride will wear the dress for church on Sundays. She will also be buried in this dress.
Step 5

Suggest that the bride make her attendants' dresses.
Step 6

Remember that all of the women in the wedding will wear aprons and caps.
Step 7

Realize that the bride's cap will be black instead of the usual white, to signify the special occasion.
Step 8

Remind the bride to wear high-top black shoes like the groom's.

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