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Guest Attire for Fall Camp Wedding

Shannon, on February 1, 2022 at 5:33 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 5

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We're getting married October 28, 2023 at a girl scout camp. It, of course, is in the woods. Although it has an outdoor cathedral, we are not utilizing it because it is likely to be cold and it is up a fairly steep, rocky hill. We are opting to have our ceremony inside the dining hall in front of a huge stone fireplace. Our reception will also be in that dining hall. We plan to have a bonfire outside as well. My dress is not traditional. It is a coffee and gold colored trumpet style gown. We don't know what Chris will be wearing yet, but it won't be back overly formal. I am working on a wedding website and am considering what I want to suggest for guest attire. I don't especially care what people wear. However, I would like people not to show up in jeans and sweatshirts because it is out of camp. For men, I am just fine with a nice pair of jeans and a button-down or a sweater. What I would suggest for women is a little more tricky. I'm not sure what I would expect to wear to a wedding like this. I do know that I will be suggesting that women wear either flats or chunky heels because of the event being in the woods and having to walk over roots and rocks. Any suggestions for attire and wording?

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Latest activity by Shannon, on February 1, 2022 at 10:52 PM

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Bird · on February 1, 2022 at 7:36 PM
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I would suggest writing “dressy casual” on your invitation. Then on your website, state that portions of the wedding will be outside on grass so women should wear flats or wedges.

I wrote this exact thing For my wedding and most women showed up in a cocktail dress. We got one girl in a jumpsuit. Most men wore khakis and a button down and nice loafers. One guy came in shorts and sneakers.
Good luck!
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Rosie · on February 1, 2022 at 8:03 PM
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I would say something like:
Dress Code:
Smart casual - button downs and khakis, (no blazer or tie required) dresses or jumpsuits.
Please note that our venue is a girl scout camp, we'd recommend wedges, chunky heels or flats to more easily navigate the ground, which is uneven in spots.
We just kept ours personal and conversational as well as phrasing them as helpful suggestions rather than a strict code - I think we included something like "It may grow cooler once the suns sets, so consider bringing a jacket, wrap or cardigan if you get cold easily like the bride!"
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Jessa · on February 1, 2022 at 8:54 PM
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I agree with the dressy casual and leave it at that. Then you can word of mouth anything else.
I would be aware that suggesting just a dress or pantsuit for women would not be appropriate. Someone might want to wear dressy pants and a blouse or sweater. Or a skirt etc... If men can wear a nice pair of jeans and a top, why can't women do the same?
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Rosie · on February 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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I agree. When we noted the items on our website, we were careful not to say 'buttondowns for men' and 'jumpsuit or dress for women' - the options are for whoever wants to wear them - in the event one of our male guests wants to wear a jumpsuit or a dress, he'd be wholly welcome, and we already know at least some of the women will be in pantsuits because we know their personal style.
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