Attire wording

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this the site I used.

I just added the attire request to my web site. Good idea!

I'm not going to make everyone wear uniforms or anything ( how frickin hilarious would that be!) but I just want them to consider the occasion for which they are dressing. Khakis &button up shirt= fine. Cargo shorts and concert t-shirt(saw this at last wedding I attended)= ridiculous.

Im still trying to figure out a way to invite people to dress in Renaissance garb for our wedding. Of course no one "has to" But a good majority of my friends already have the clothes and it would be lots of fun for people to join in. My mom even asked me if I could make her something to wear.

Thanks, SmiEmi! That is very helpful!

I had the same question about how to word it, and I just did my invites and put Dressy casual but thats because I know the people we are inviting are going to be confused with "cocktail attire" or "Semi-Formal", where as everyone knows "dressy casual" means slacks and a button up w/collar, and a pretty/flowing dress for the ladies.

I put ours as Dress Casual too...

Ohhh lord I am so confused on this as well.. I think ill put it on my website but Ill tell you what if someone shows up in jeans or... a swim suit (yes someone showed up in a swim suit with a tshirt and soffee shorts to my brothers wedding) i might be tempted to ask them to leave... Im sure my brother didnt notice at his own wedding but everyone else sure did

I'm in the putting it on the website camp.

I was extremely explicit. I told women it was not recommended they wear high heels due to the hardwood floors in the house and that the garden for lunch has grass, dirt and gravel paths. I told men that a tie and possibly a jacket was requested for the ceremony, although they may remove them for lunch. And I told women to dress as formally as they feel comfortable because while it is a small wedding, it is not casual and we'd appreciate them dressing in formal daytime wear.

I'm constantly shocked at what people wear to weddings, especially if it is in a church. Tube tops shouldn't be worn anywhere, but especially not to a wedding. I've seen guys show up in outfits that would be more appropriate to paint the house in. I did a country western wedding where everyone was invited to wear jeans and boots, but that's different. It was a theme. You put so much time and money into having a nice wedding, and your friends and family treat it as if it's just another day and nothing special. Put it on the website, and have your bridesmaids, mothers, etc...tell everyone they know that's coming to the wedding what is expected. Everybody should have one dress or suit in their closet for weddings or funerals or any other occasion that you might need to dress up, even if you dig ditches for a living. Don't let it ruin your day if somebody shows up in shorts and a tube top. Some people just really have no clue.

I put "semi-formal attire requested" and hopefully the message is clear.

For me personally, the only time I might include a "dress code" in a wedding invitation is if it were formal. (men in tuxedoes, women in evening gowns) Or, in the event above where there is a renaissance theme, and the bride and groom want guests to participate fully - lots of fun ways to do that.

Otherwise, this is all pretty basic, isn't? Evening wedding pretty much means semi-formal (suit/tie for men, dressy dress or dressy pantsuit for women). Afternoon wedding pretty much is cocktail attire (still suit/tie for men, nice dress or dressy pantsuit for women). And for those weddings that are informal (beach, perhaps), pretty much guys can wear nice slacks/nice shirt, women nice dress or slacks and blouse.

I've been shocked in the past at what people have worn to weddings, yes. But truly, is writing something in the invitations going to change that? I do agree with an explanation on a website, though. I like that touch!

I'm letting my guests wear what they want. Their the ones who have to feel uncomfortable if they are under or overdressed. Plus not everyone can afford semi formal clothing.

Ours is Black-tie Optional, however, it sounds like you should go with Semi-Formal or Cocktail attire.

People around here certainly wear jeans if you dont specify, so I know for our crowd, this is important.

I disagree...everyone can afford semi-formal attire. If they don't have a suit or dress or can not afford to buy a new one they can always go to a consignment shop and pick one up very reasonably...or if all else fails borrow one. I personally feel that it is rude and shows a lack of respect for someone to attend a formal event and not be properly attired especially if it's a Church Wedding. Not only that ...I know a for a fact that both my daughter and I would be very embarrassed if one or more of my family members came inappropriately dressed and for that reason my daughters invitations state " Semi-formal attire requested".

Since our wedding is light and not super formal out wedding website says Ladies- break out your cute summer sun dress and guys dress pants and a collar but no ties required

Put "Proper Dinner Attire requested" or "Dinner Attire, please" in the invitation. That will spell "jeans are out of the question" for everybody. Good luck!

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I did not indicate attire on the invitation for my recent wedding and many had a hard time understanding what was appropriate. Our wedding reception was held in a barn and that tripped a lot of people up... even though it was still a wedding, receptions in barns is a pretty common trend right now, and I indicated attire suggestions on our website.

Even after asking and me telling them something similar to "cocktail attire", i still had one couple show up in jeans as if it was a hoedown. Just because they heard "barn" and nothing else.

I'm attending a wedding in Hawaii in a few weeks, and I totally would have assumed island wedding attire (sundress and cork wedges?) for the celebration if "semi-formal attire" wasn't noted on the invitation!