What should I wear to a "circus" themed wedding?

Question

On the invitation, it said "dress creatively."

Nothing's coming to mind...any suggestions?

Answer 1

If you're bringing a date, you could go as a lion tamer and he could be a lion.

Otherwise, there's always the clown.  Check out some Cirque du Soleil videos for some creative ideas that might be a tad more elegant than your standard floppy shoes and puffy pants.

Answer 2

You could dress up like a clown, or one of those trapeze ladies in a pink ballet suit with a tutu. You could also be the animal trainer or if you want to be more conservative, how about the snack seller- popcorn or cotton candy lady!

Answer 3

Oh dear. That would scare me because one, I hate circus, and two, I'm kind of prim and proper when it comes to weddings.

I would just go in a funky dress, but still something kind of formal, maybe more fashion forward?

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However, those are the kinds of dresses I would wear to a normal wedding (I'm into fashion).

But yeah, umm, don't go like a clown.

Answer 4

Hmmm I know Greta. A VERY colorful dress, blue shoes, and the glasses with the nose and mustache. It's a bonus if you can do a trick too.

Answer 5

hahahahahahahaha!!!!!

that is just TOO funny!!  unless they both work for the circus and it is their life's work that is just crazy..  but as far as dressing for the event, I would try to do something where I dressed with my date..  like a shared theme in your costumes..  one if you is a lion or bear or poodle and the other is the trainer?  2 acrobats?  clowns?

Answer 6

Really? That's kinda fun...umm..

Dress like one of the Cirque Du Soleil people...colorful and tight outfit with a Mardi Gras face mask.  

Answer 7

PLEASE tell me this is a joke! Maybe call and ask the bride and groom what they had in mind. I would wear a solid color dress in a bright, cheery color. No way I'm showing up to a wedding in a costume. Good luck with that one!

Answer 8

go as the bearded lady

Answer 9

Dress very nice, maybe in something colorful or with big bold print or polka dots.. and a red clown nose

Answer 10

I'd go as a zebra - zebra top, mohawk your hair by using clips or little ponytails.  Oh wait, that was my Halloween costume last year....

But if that is what they are looking for then I say go all out!  Ringmaster, lion tamer, lion!, tightrope walker or bare back rider.

Answer 11

you should go as a lion tamer it could be for a bo or girl or you can can go in a tutu

Answer 12

Dress as a clown - theres nothing that says circus like a clown.  Just don't dress up like a clown in a white dress.

Answer 13

just a colorful print dress I would think, nothing too over the top!