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Michelle
Champion December 2022

Including dress code on the details card of your invitation packet?

Michelle, on September 25, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 25

Old school etiquette* says it is taboo unless it’s required by the venue for entry, similar to Black/White Tie for the Oscars, and some older generations will be offended. What are your thoughts as a guest? Would you appreciate this information or is it overstepping? * Etiquette being the unwavering...
Old school etiquette* says it is taboo unless it’s required by the venue for entry, similar to Black/White Tie for the Oscars, and some older generations will be offended. What are your thoughts as a guest? Would you appreciate this information or is it overstepping?



* Etiquette being the unwavering navigation system for social situations without offending or confusing anyone as long as humans interact with each other as opposed to tradition which can be tossed out at will if it doesn’t work for you
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  • A.B.
    Dedicated November 2021
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    I wouldn't be offended if the level of formality were included in the invite. Makes planning what to wear easy.

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  • A.B.
    Dedicated November 2021
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    Also yes to this. If you're hosting black tie, please make sure the guests know so they don't feel awkward. I've never been to a black tie event but I would be super embarrassed showing up looking inappropriate because I didn't know.

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  • Megan
    Dedicated February 2023
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    We’re listing it on either our invitation or details card. We are black tie optional (controversial I know!) but we are meeting most requirements for a black tie wedding (6:30 PM on a Saturday, valet, full open bar, multi-course plated meal, the only thing we aren’t having is a band). We want to convey the formality of the event, but also not request full tuxes unless people choose to wear that!
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  • Micah
    Dedicated April 2022
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    My wedding is themed (think Gatsby/Jazz Era). So I am going to include the dress code and some websites they can do to for their outfits. I would appreciate it as a guest
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  • Micah
    Dedicated April 2022
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    Agreed. That's what we are doing. We are having a White Tie/Themed wedding.
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