What does a cord sponsor in a wedding wear?

Question

My husband & I will be the cord sponsors for our niece's wedding. In the Philippines, secondary sponsors (cord, veil, candle) wear gowns like the bridesmaids and maid of honor, like a part of the wedding entourage. Now I don't know if it's the same here in the US as it's my first time to do it here. What should I wear? I really need help, wedding is already this Saturday.

Answer 1

i have no idea what a cord sponsor is.

i think you will get better, more informed answers if you explain a little better.

good luck!

Answer 2

I would ask the bride to be if she has any particular dress she would like you to wear.  I would assume that since the wedding is this Saturday (and it's Friday morning) that she really doesn't have much of a preference, because if she did, she would've told you LONG before now.  So, I would wear something nice and conservative.  If it's an evening wedding, your husband should wear a suit and tie, and you should wear a nice dress.  

edit:  I'm with the first person, I'm a bridal consultant, I sell wedding dresses and have never heard of a cord sponsor either.