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Semi-formal? Garden? Formal?

Jazmine, on July 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 17

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Hey everyone! I’m kind of torn about telling people what the dress code is. Few things about the wedding:
1. It’s during the day from 2-5
2. We are only having passed appetizers, alcohol and cake
3. The ceremony takes place outside in a garden
4. We’re getting married in a very nice location

Here are images of the location. I was thinking “garden semi-formal attire,” but my family and guests have started to show me their outfits. It’s like they’re all going for formal! I was thinking more of a Kentucky Derby style ... thoughts?

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Latest activity by Jeanie, on July 16, 2019 at 2:40 AM

Legend June 2019
Melle · on July 14, 2019 at 8:43 AM
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Gorgeous! I'd go with semi formal
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Jazmine · on July 14, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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Thanks girl!!! That was my original thought for sure and only started doubting myself when my guests started buying wayyyyy nicer outfits!!! I swear people are dropping $300+ on theirs and I’m like STOPPPPP lol
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Master May 2019
Cyndy · on July 14, 2019 at 9:15 AM
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I agree that semi formal is what I would say, especially since it’s a daytime wedding.
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Jazmine · on July 14, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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Thanks girl!!! I’m happy that’s what I went with then! I guess if people want to come formal, that’s no skin off my back 🤷🏼‍♀️ I did try!
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Brittany · on July 14, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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Semi-formal, but if people want to dress it up more, thats on them! Gorgeous venue!
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Jazmine · on July 14, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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That’s true! If they want to get dolled up, weddings don’t happen often. That’s completely up to them!

Thanks!!! We are thrilled with it!
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Christine · on July 14, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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I'd say semi-formal and then not sweat it if people dress even nicer - definitely better than if the reverse happen and everyone showed up in jeans!
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Jazmine · on July 14, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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True!!! I don’t mind if they dress nicer, I just feel bad everyone seems to be spending so much to show up lol Good point though! Thanks!
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Courtney · on July 14, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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Semi-formal for sure. But once people realize that it's outside in a garden they may go with that as a starting point.
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Vicky · on July 14, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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It's definitely not formal; formal events only occur after 6 pm. I would say semi-formal. Are you spreading the information via word of mouth?
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Jazmine · on July 14, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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I have semi-formal on the invitations and on the website and have told everyone all about it and that it is semi-formal as well. I was 1000% okay with everything until my mom and a few other guests showed me their outfits and I was like okay pretty but totally formal not semi ... so then I started to doubt myself. Sounds like I was on track though! YAY!
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Kelecia · on July 14, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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Semi formal, I chose this option as well and added a link on my wedding website for inspiration to guests. https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal
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Bianca · on July 15, 2019 at 5:34 AM
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If you look up what semi formal actually means it’s more formal than you’d think. You stated above that you are going for more derby attire. To me, I’d tell guests to wear cocktail attire instead of semi formal.
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Brandi · on July 15, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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Beautiful!!!! I say go semi formal to formal. That way no one is under or over dressed and everyone is comfy. Good luck!!!
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CDickman · on July 15, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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Formal means long dresses for the women’s. Full suits for the guys. Semi formal is more formal short dresses.
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VIP September 2019
CDickman · on July 15, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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Also you mom most liky want to dress up more. Mother of the brides usually do.
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Jeanie · on July 16, 2019 at 2:40 AM
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I love the Kentucky derby style idea! That’s on them. Otherwise stick to what you had in mind and tell people that’s what you’re planning. Some people are going to wear what they want regardless of what you say.
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