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Beginner October 2020

Black tie

Sarah, on March 16, 2020 at 5:01 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8
Is there a proper way to write black tie affair, on the RSVP or on the invitation it self? We dont have a website and are not planning to have one. Word of mouth, is it tacky to write it?

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Latest activity by Judith, on March 16, 2020 at 12:31 PM
  • Dierdra
    Super August 2021
    Dierdra ·
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    No most people will list as Black Tie or Formal and will also post it on their wedding website.

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  • Eshell
    Devoted July 2021
    Eshell ·
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    We have it on our website
    ALSao
    It’s on our invitation bottom far RIGHT at the corner I’m BOLD to be easily read !
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  • Chandra
    Master May 2019
    Chandra ·
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    I believe black tie affairs are the one exception to it being ok to list attire on invites.
    Just as long as you're having a true black tie wedding with all the bits that are involved.
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  • Lena
    Devoted May 2021
    Lena ·
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    As long as you're having an actual black tie event I've seen them listed at the bottom of the invites.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
    MrsD ·
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    Black Tie is the only attire that's acceptable to put on an invite because it doesn't refer to attire specifically, but more the entire wedding itself so the guest knows what to expect (valet, live band, top shelf open bar, multi course plated meal, coat check, favors, seating chart, ushers, etc.). I would just do a small website since they are free and easy to set up. I would expect one for a black tie wedding.

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  • M
    Expert October 2021
    Megan ·
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    Agreed with PPs. Are you planning on hosting a black tie wedding? (Valet parking, top shelf bar, multi-course plated meal, etc.)

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  • Molly
    VIP September 2020
    Molly ·
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    If you don't want it on your invite and you are not doing a wedding website you can include an information card in the invite. I am doing this for my elderly guests who don't go online. It has information about the food being served, dress code, local hotels, contact info, etc.

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    Judith ·
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    Traditionally, the only time the manner of dress is put on an invitation is when it is black tie, or white tie. And the in not only indicates formality of dress, but the level of service you are providing. So put it on the invitation, usually bottom right. Some of the older stationery companies like Eating that are not discount and informal invitations only, have examples showing proper notation, on their website.
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