Celebration of Life clothing etiquette?

Question

My grandpa passed away last week, but he is not having a funeral, it's like a memorial, or "celebration of life" (Thats what he wanted)...My little sister is limited on clothing and she asked me if we are supposed to wear black and I didn't know how to answer her...So what do you all think? Also, I am extremely pregnant and I have a very nice maternity dress and it is dark brown with cream polka dots (tiny ones...) Would this be okay to wear? I hadn't thought about it, but she asked me about it so I thought I would find out the proper clothing etiquette. Thank you!

Answer 1

Several of my "former" family members and also I (when my times comes are having a "celebration of life".  You do not have to wear black or brown.  It is a celebration.  You do not want to wear a low cut red or pink dress, of course it is conservative but it does not call for the usual "conservative dark colors".   The idea is that they are passing on to a better place and it is a "celebration" instead of "mourning" or "grieving".  It is a time of remembering good things and good times.  Your dress will be fine.  It may start as a sad occasion but should end up to be exactly as your Grandfather would have wanted it to be....a "celebration".  

Peace & Love :)

Answer 2

It wouldn't be a celebration of life if you all wear black because it will look depressing ... wear w/e you want. If you don't wanna wear light colors I don't blame you but browns and tans are good.

Earthy colors.

Answer 3

I would think that if its a celebration of life you could wear anything that is clean, pressed and decent.  Maybe go the extra step and do your hair nice, etc. but the emphasis is not mourning, its life so your presence is the focus, not your attire.

Answer 4

A celebration of life suggests you do NOT wear black to such an event.

Answer 5

Dress respectively, but it's not a burial, so you do not need to dress in black.  Brown actually is perfect.

Sorry for your loss.

Answer 6

Your brown dress would be appropriate. You don't have to wear black since this isn't a traditional funeral, but you should still dress conservatively. This isn't the time to wear a flashy red cocktail dress. Stick to darker colors.