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Keri
Expert November 2019

What is the formality of my wedding? Casual or semi-formal?

Keri, on July 14, 2019 at 12:52 AM Posted in Planning 0 15

Hi all. Recently friends/family have been asking me the level of formality of my wedding. I definitely know it is NOT formal, but I'm having a hard time describing the formality when they ask. What is the difference between casual and semi-formal? Just the venue or the menu too? We are extremely laid back and wanted a modern industrial feel so we are having it at an renovated warehouse (pics below).


More info:

- One venue for ceremony/reception

- MOH, BM, and ring bearer only

- 3 Passed and 1 stationed apps

- Open bar with beer, wine, and "call" liquor... Titos, Bombay, Bacardi, etc.

- Catered Southwestern buffet (our favorite!) mexicanti salad, southwestern rice, tacos (flank steak &cilantro lime chicken), sliders, guac, chips, various salsas, etc.

- Gourmet cupcakes ( Strawberry & Champagne, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Hard Cider & Donuts)


So I ask, casual or semi-formal?



What is the formality of my wedding? Casual or semi-formal? 1

What is the formality of my wedding? Casual or semi-formal? 2



15 Comments

Latest activity by Jennifer, on July 15, 2019 at 10:22 AM
  • Lex
    VIP September 2019
    Lex ·
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    I would do semi formal! Your venue is so pretty!
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Your venue looks like semi formal would be nicer
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  • Monique
    Master December 2019
    Monique ·
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    I would say semi formal. Your venue is very nice looking. Casual would mean people would show up in their everyday clothes. Semi formal most ladies would wear a dress or skirt. Men could wear nice pants/slacks and a button up or nice shirt.
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  • M
    VIP December 2019
    Michelle ·
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    I agree with this

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  • Jennifer
    VIP October 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    Business casual or cocktail is appropriate wording for an invite for this style of “formality”
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  • Jazmine
    Expert September 2019
    Jazmine ·
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    That’s semi formal! Casual think more in a barn or park
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    Here a guide for you. I guess it depends on if you want guys to wear suits but I think your venue is very pretty and I would also say semi casual.

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  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
    CDickman ·
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    I would say cocktail it anyone asks. Your venue is gorgeous.
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    Savvy August 2021
    Brittany ·
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    I'd recommend semi-formal!
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  • ASMini914
    Super September 2019
    ASMini914 ·
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    I think this depends on what you wants guests to wear... I would definitely say semi-formal. While you are definitely not formal, you don’t want people showing up in jeans which is what you would probably get if you said casual.
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Another vote for semi-formal.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    Venue definitely looks semi formal. “Causal” I would say is like a backyard wedding!
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  • Courtney
    Master December 2019
    Courtney ·
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    Semi-formal for sure. I've learned when you tell guests casual they show up in ripped jeans shorts and a shirt they slept in the night before.

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  • Keri
    Expert November 2019
    Keri ·
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    Thanks everyone. Semi-formal/cocktail it is!
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  • Jennifer
    VIP August 2021
    Jennifer ·
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    Semi-formal or cocktail attire! I have a very similar vision as yours and I put cocktail attire on my wedding website!

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