Asking guests to wear something specific to a bridal shower?

I would have no idea what that means. Maybe "garden formal"?

Yeah I agree that "garden formal" would be mote understandable. I would be confused if "tea party attire" meant it was a costume party.

Or 'Sunday best' maybe

(I would wear the same to a garden party as I would wear as 'Sunday best')

Or garden party attire

(I would understand what 'tea party' attire was but I think that is just because of the circles I run in)

(I also wouldn't say 'welcome' personally just say xx attire or something)

Sunday best requested sounds good to me.

I'm trying to figure out the same thing myself. in general I don't care what anyone wears, I would just rather they didn't show up in Ripped jeans with printed T-shirts.

most people I know appreciate being giving a idea on what people will be wearing.

Yeah, I wouldn't know what that means either..

Maybe it's a regional thing but I would understand "tea party attire" before I would understand "garden party." We're in Chicago. How about "cocktail attire"?

Will you ask the females to wear a hat? I know that is sometimes done.

Unfortunately no matter what you say people will wear what they want. For my shower I requested "tea dresses and big hats". Those who embraced it went with it. It was fun.

Nichole S. - Think we're gonna go with your suggestion!

Unfortunately I don't think "Sunday best" would bring the idea across any better than "tea party attire".

This is the invite we're considering...

Seriously?! Quadruple post.

Triple post.

Duplicate post.

Cute invitation! Yes, I'd say "Garden Formal." I'd also wear my big ol' sun hat.

I know that for my 50s style bridal party we did a little insert that said

"Please dress to impress in your 50's best!"

A lot of people got really into it and it was tons of fun! a couple of people didnt but it was no biggie, other people attire may seem like it matters now, but the day of when your having fun and chatting no one will even notice =)

We're having a tea party for my bachelorette party - and we're wearing fun hats/fascinators.

If your guests knows what "tea party" attire looks like, then word it that way. Mine do. If not, "Garden party" or "Kentucky Derby-style" might also work.

Lauren that is such a cute little blurb!

Erica - Good point about the Kentucky Derby style. That makes sense to me.

"Tea Party Attire" means one of two things to me:

1.) I should wear a little foofy dress with patent leather shoes, laced socks and matching lace gloves...with a little lacey hat...from when I was 4.

(No joke, I literally had that exact outfit...LOL)

2.) "Alice in Wonderland" attire...a blue dress with a white apron...a crooked hat...you get the idea

Garden Formal or Garden Party Best sounds a little better to me, but no matter what you do, people will wear what they please. My two matrons held my bridal shower at a very classy, swanky restaurant in Pittsburgh and some people still showed up in jeans. At the end of the day, it really doesn't matter though; my bridal shower was fantastic!