Skip to main content

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Just Said Yes October 2026

Semi-formal or cocktail?

Amanda, on April 20, 2026 at 3:43 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

Saved

Reply

Flag
Hide content

I'm trying to decide whether to say our wedding is semi-formal or cocktail attire. It's an outdoor ceremony at a vineyard in the evening in October.

Flag
Hide content

4 Comments

Latest activity by Cindy, on July 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Savvy December 2026
Wanda · on July 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Flag

Hide content
Hi Amanda! My name is Wanda and I am having my wedding on 12/20/2026
I noticed that you submitted this post a little while ago. I'm curious to learn what you decided on. I am sure that whatever you decide would be perfect for your wedding.
- Reply
Just Said Yes October 2026
Amanda · on July 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Flag

Hide content
View Quoted Comment
We wound up saying semi-formal to cocktail and splitting the difference.
- Reply
Savvy December 2026
Wanda · on July 10, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Flag

Hide content
View Quoted Comment
Nice! I’m leaning on doing the same for mine. However, I left the guest attire as TBD on the wedding website to buy me more time to decide lol I find myself experiencing decision fatigue 😅
- Reply

Savvy October 2029
Cindy · on July 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Flag

Hide content
For an outdoor evening vineyard wedding in October, cocktail attire sounds like a great fit. It gives guests room to dress up while still being comfortable with the outdoor setting and cooler weather. Semi formal can sometimes be interpreted more casually, so cocktail attire may better match the elegant vineyard atmosphere. Consider adding a note about bringing a jacket or wrap since evenings can get chilly.
- Reply