Dress codes???

View Quoted Comment No but if that's all you had I wouldn't fight ya lol. Just really don't want the jeans

View Quoted Comment Thats sad. I would never want someone to feel what they have isn't good enough. I'm more using it as a guide so they don't come under or over dressed. Since its a small group it would stand out. I really want everyone to be comfortable and have a good time. And not feel like omg I'm out of place ya know? I know they will asked us what should they wear though. So I wanted to find an easy way to let them know so we don't get the they same questions asked over and over lol

I received an invite that stated cocktail attire for a NYE wedding. It chapped my spurs a bit being told a dress code but I overlooked it. Despite that being in the invite there were still several people who showed up in jeans and a couple in baseball hats. Ultimately you can set the tone with the invite and people will either follow it or not.

If guests are unsure what to wear, they will ask. Otherwise, you just note the time and venue.

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If it was a 3 pm wedding then it was not truly black tie. Your wedding is not a black tie event either.

The only dress codes that belong on an invitation are black tie and white tie. In these cases it's more than a dress code. It indicates the level of hosting that will be provided according to a set of criteria. The criteria are numerous but include after six, white glove service, valet parking, live bands, multi course dinner and etc.

Otherwise, dress codes don't belong on an invitation. The message that you're sending is that you don't think your guests know how to dress.

View Quoted Comment I'm very aware my wedding will not be a black tie event..thanks

View Quoted Comment And yet, black tie optional is a valid dress category recognized by every etiquette site out there. Curious isn't it.

If you going for a look for your wedding then yes u can put

If you want your wedding to look a way then yes put attire on your invitations. It's your wedding and style. For a 2pm wedding the dress code should be dressy and casual. Your friends and family know u and know how to dress for your wedding

Now I'm worried my invites aren't fancy enough..

State that is semi formal. That way it's not evening gowns, but it's cocktail dresses and suits. My family has done lots of semi formal weddings. I'm the only one going formal.

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I agree - I have rec'd invites on with this and I always think: "Is it black tie or not? Just tell me!!!"

View Quoted Comment Let's see them

I think unless the wedding was really formal or really informal you do not really need to adress this on the invitations, because I think most people assume weddings are some what formal.

View Quoted Comment This is just off of basic invite.. It's a seal and send

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I'm not sure the level of formality you are going for with these invites but, I get a casual vibe. A laidback rustic feel almost. I'd probably wear a cocktail dress that runs more casual. FH would probably wear khakis and a nice polo shirt.

View Quoted Comment I'm getting that vibe too. I would wear a nice cocktail dress but have my fh where nice slacks and a button up ( dress shirt)

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I am getting an informal vibe too - I had seal and sends as well! If that were me I would wear a sweater dress, tights and nice shoes and my hubby would wear dress pants and a button up shirt with a cashmere sweater over it. Plus is it at a ranch? If it is like a barn or anything, that is not black tie.