Dress codes???

I believe attire can be noted on the invitations and/or website. If the attire is important, I would definitely suggest on the invitations.

You don’t note dress code on the invites unless it is a black tie event, and that requires a lot of specific hosting. The formality of your venue and invitations will let guests know how to dress.

Also keep in mind that different dress codes will mean different things to different people. I would never wear jeans to a wedding, but if someone told me the dress code for an event was dressy casual I’d wear a nice pair of jeans with heels and a dressy top.

I agree with the previous posters, don't tell people what type wear.

The formality of your invites will let guests know. Are they very formally written, is it a black tie event? With inner envelopes and the like? You can also put on your website "semi-formal reception to follow" or something similar.

Side note: Who the heck shows up to a 2pm wedding in a ball gown?

You don't need to tell guests what to wear. They'll figure it out, if they have questions they'll contact you to ask.

I’m having a semi-formal event. I’m only noting what people should wear because the Country club says “suit jacket required” at the entrance, and I’m letting my guests know that is NOT required for the wedding. (I checked with the venue).

i’m also putting this on the website NOT the invites

People will gauge the formality of the wedding from your invitations. You don't specify unless its black tie

View Quoted Comment We could play a game of Show Me Your Invite and I'll Tell You What I'd Wear and you'll find most people are intuitive. A 2pm with cocktails to follow wedding? If it's inside, I'd dress like I do for an interview. If it's outside I'd wear a summer dress. (Well, if it's summer.)

As pps have already mentioned your guests will dress to the level of formality indicated by your invitations. You should not include a dress code on the invite (or website) unless it is black tie or something mandated by your venue. For example, if you are getting married at a Golf and Country Club that prohibits jeans you can make a small note on the bottom stating "The venue requires that guests do not wear denim". This is the only time it is acceptable. Adults know how to dress themselves.

Also, do not include a dress code on your website. If you would like, you can make mention of the terrain if you are having an outdoor wedding. For example, you can write "please note our ceremony will take place outdoors on a grassy terrain". People are then free to use this information as they choose.

View Quoted Comment I was just being funny sheesh lol

It is never polite to include any dress code other than black or white tie on an invitation, and those convey a lot more information than what to wear. It is presumptive of you to tell your guests what to wear. It treats them like they are all stupid. Yes, someone will probably come inappropriately dressed, but guess what? They aren't going to dress up because of a few words of direction from you.

You can include information on your website that gives guests helpful information such as:

The ceremony and reception will be on soft lawn. we encourage you to choose safe footwear.

I went to a wedding that was after 5pm and some people had on khaki shorts. So I'm like do you note it's formal or casual because everyone does just seem to dress how they want lol

You shouldn't put dress code your invites unless you are hosting a black/white tie event (which is not what it sounds like you are doing), much like you shouldn't ever put registry/gift information or anything about "Adults only".

I would be prepared for guests potentially coming dressed more casually than they would if you were hosting an evening dinner reception. However, as long as your invitations and your venue reflect a certain level of formality then your guests should be able to figure it out (at least not to wear ripped jeans and a tshirt). As a guest I'd probably dress like I would for an after work mixer or networking event (pencil skirt or dark pants, nice blouse, or a semi casual dark dress) depending on the venue location.

***Disclaimer: My wedding website doesn't explicitly state dress code, but it does say something along the lines of "Please join us for a sunset cocktail cruise around the harbor". I'm hoping it's a not so subtle hint about dress code... specifically to bring a jacket if someone is going to get cold out on the water***

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Doesn't matter, these are people, not props. You should not tell people how to dress no matter what the circumstance is. If they show up improperly dressed that will reflect poorly on them not you.

View Quoted Comment I've seen it done before. It was black tie for a 3pm wedding in May and everyone dressed however they wanted to and thought maybe because black tie didn't fit the timing. So that's why I was thinking should I let them know even though it's early but at a beautiful chapel. I hope they get the hint

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I second this. pick invitations and stationary that reflect the level of formality you're going for, it will set the feel for the guests as they receive your invitation. if you pick an elegant template for your invites they'll get an idea of what you're going for, at least. also, dont be afraid to talk about the venue if they ask... tell them what its like, so they get an idea of what they're walking into. but your best friend will be your stationary

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Watch for it in the wording and format of your invites too! if they "sound" more formal, people will assume it is by feel.

for example:

"At 2 pm on June 1, 2018"

and

"At Two O'Clock in the Afternoon on the First of June, Two Thousand and Eighteen"

have two TOTALLY different feels in formality. these two are opposites for sure, and there are happy mediums in writing - look for this too when you pick invites and i'm sure you can get the feel of the formality you're expecting without having to spell it out. good luck