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Emily
Expert November 2014

What would you do if someone showed up inappropriately dressed?

Emily, on October 26, 2014 at 4:38 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 67

So because I am a totally Type A anal retentive type bride, my new thing I have started to worry about is if people show up inappropriately dressed. I am sure most my guests won't but there are a few I worry about. While my wedding isn't completely black tie, it is a formal evening wedding in a very...

So because I am a totally Type A anal retentive type bride, my new thing I have started to worry about is if people show up inappropriately dressed. I am sure most my guests won't but there are a few I worry about.

While my wedding isn't completely black tie, it is a formal evening wedding in a very fancy location, which means no jeans, sneakers or shabby t shirts. The location itself doesn't have a dress code, and I didn't put anything on the invite because I didn't want people to feel forced to dress in a certain way, however my location is a well known place and everyone should be aware it isn't casual.

Would it bother you if someone showed up in jeans or something just as casual? I know it shouldn't bug me, but I have a feeling I will be really pissed if someone didn't take the time to throw on a pair of dress pants and a button up.

Anyone experience a similar situation? Would you speak up? Would you just ignore it?

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  • Hayley
    Devoted August 2015
    Hayley ·
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    Ha ha I was at my cousins wedding last year. A girl showed up I kid you not wearing short overalls with a crop top underneath. I was horrified for the bride. I talked to get after and yes, my cousin was beyond pissed about it, but did not let it ruin her day.

    Honestly, I know that there are going to be a few people. Cough, cough FH's uncles that show up wearing jeans. I expect it. its going to happen so I am not going to make a big deal out of it. If people show up wearing really nice dark, dressy jeans I probably won't notice either.

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  • Mrs. Hunnibear
    Master October 2015
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    Ik for a fact a lot of my guests will be wearing Jeans and it doesn't bother me one bit. But everyone has their own taste. As many have said you have so many other things to put your energy into. At the end of the day you are marrying the love of your life that's all that should matter.

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  • Soon2beMrsHenderson
    Devoted November 2014
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    Emily this is one of my biggest fears too! I hope no one would show up like that, I know it's not the nicest but I did write "evening attire requested" I didn't say required or anything nasty but our venue too is known for being a little more upper class :-) I think if anyone did show up on the day of I honestly probably wont say anything, but after our honeymoon incase its still bothering me I would mention something just cuz I am the kinda person I have ro get it off my chest or it may ruin our friendship. The day of is to celebrate w ur new hubs and family :-)

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  • Melody
    Dedicated October 2015
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    Well I'm not going to lie, I'll be annoyed if someone shows up to my wedding in jeans and a t-shirt. I don't think that will happen but I do plan to mention something about it on the invites - it's not black tie, but maybe I'll put "business casual" or something like that. I don't know how I'll word it exactly, but I'll figure it out when the time comes.

    I've been to weddings where people showed up in band t-shirts and cut off jean shorts but the couple we were all there to celebrate with didn't care, so depends on the couple, I suppose. Some weddings are very casual and there isn't really a dress code. Personally, I would never show up to a wedding in jeans, no matter how casual the ceremony and reception are.

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  • OG Mrs.K (2.0)
    Master September 2014
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    Let it go. Out of your control/not worth worrying about.

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  • Nicole
    Savvy October 2015
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    I feel just the same. I do not want anyone showing up in jeans. There are a couple of FH friends that I worry about. I made a section on my wedding website about attire and how we would like our guests to dress and I put pictures of a few different styles and ideas that I think are appropriate. I worded it really nice and used a happy face or two. So hopefully people respect it Smiley smile

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  • Lara
    Master July 2015
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    I was talking with some friends yesterday, they said for an evening wedding, no matter what, a man will always wear a jacket, unless you tell him otherwise. by that same token, most women will wear dresses/skirts, or nice pant suits. people have a general sense of what's expected, in most cases that is. beyond that, they're really only embarrassing themselves...and we don't need another thing to worry about.

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