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Dress code in invitations

BlushPrincess, on March 19, 2019 at 10:58 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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Hi brides,

English isn't my first language so I would need some assistance with the part describing the dress code in my invitations.

I would like the guests to dress formal and elegant, but not look like the Oscars. How should I describe the dress code?

Also - is anyone adding info to not wear white to their invitations? It's common sense for most guests, but I have been waiting so long for my day and I just don't want anyone to steal away my attention.

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Latest activity by Gloria, on March 19, 2019 at 12:09 PM

Legend November 2019
Caytlyn · on March 19, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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There should be no mention of dress code in your invitation. Your invitation and venue should set the formality for the event. If you really must, you can mention it on your wedding website.
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Champion June 2019
Gen · on March 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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I would describe your dress code as "semi-formal"! That is the look we are going for too, and that is how we described it as well. But I do not think you need to put attire information on an invitation directly. Usually the formality of the event is conveyed by how fancy the invitations are. You could list this information on your website, or maybe details card if you are having one.
I would not tell people to not wear white... at a wedding, this rule is pretty much implied. If someone actually does show up in white, they are going to be embarrassing themselves!
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VIP June 2020
Jessica · on March 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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So my invitations say...
"you are kindly invited to the wedding of
Jessica (last name) and James (last name)
on June 6, 2020
four forty five in the evening
(insert address) "
Then I put
"formal reception with buffet style dinner and dancing to follow"
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on March 19, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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I would just put "Semi-Formal Attire" on your wedding website, it doesn't need to be on the invitations. Guests know not to wear white.
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Beginner June 2019
BlushPrincess · on March 19, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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These are good points - thanks ladies!
I thought that putting info about the dress code is a must for the invitations. So it might be easier to leave this info off .

I will send my invitations only for the wedding reception, because my ceremony will take place in a very small family circle only a couple of days ahead.
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Super March 2019
Gloria · on March 19, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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On our wedding invitations we add black tie optional
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