Wedding website dress code wording

"We are trusting you to dress yourselves in semiformal/Sunday Best attire"

Really you shouldn't mention dress code but as hardly anyone follows or communicates manners anymore and disregards family/social circle matriarchs who have expertise, this is the best alternative if you have to mention it.

I don’t think it’s necessary to mention it at all.

Hi Liz! I’m in the same camp, didn’t matter to me as we just wanted guests to come and enjoy. It seems Semiformal is the most common for weddings. An idea is say “semi formal attire however we want you to be comfortable and happy to have everyone come to celebrate with us”. ❤️

We did something similar saying that “X will be wearing a floor-length gown & X will be wearing a tux, so dress to impress but also wear what makes you comfortable.” We’re fine with formal, but also fine with not, & are trying to make that clear! I think we officially are saying “cocktail” to those who ask—& people are asking! But the bridal party will be more formal & the wedding is evening, so formal is fine by us. But we also aren’t going to kick anyone out regardless of style!

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I think this is perfect! You know some people will ask so it's better to address it ahead of time and not have people chasing around for answers 🤗

I think the FAQ is an ideal place to put that sort of information- as you say, if the question is going to be asked then it makes sense to answer it. (I’m not from the US and in my culture not indicating a dress code is generally viewed as inconsiderate, even if the dress code is ‘there is no dress code’.)

Your suggested wording sounds great to me. You could also maybe say something along the lines of: “What matters to you most is that you share the day with us.”

This is the wording my daughter used on her website for her outdoor brunch wedding/reception:


Is There A Dress Code?

This is California...anything goes! However, if you are that concerned, think garden party attire and bring a matching (or not) face mask!Women: sundresses, sandals, light-weight slacks, etc. Men: khaki or other light-weight slacks, light dress shirt