If your invitation says "and Guest", please bring a date. If your invitation does not say "and Guest", we ask that you come with just yourself. In light of the current health restrictions from the pandemic, our wedding is sadly smaller than intended. We have reserved # of seats for you and hope you can join us as we celebrate our wedding day. Thank you for understanding!
Although we love your little ones, we respectfully request no children at this adult only affair.
Black-tie attire is a dress code reserved for formal evening events. Guests commonly choose floor-length gowns and formal suits or tuxedos when attending a black-tie event.
Although evening gowns are standard fare for black tie weddings, you can get away with a formal cocktail dress (of the longer variety) or even an elegant suit. You can wear a cocktail dress if it's very formal. It shouldn't get much shorter than at the knee for a black-tie wedding.
Not exactly. Black tie formal wear for men typically calls for a tuxedo or a formal dinner jacket with matching pants. This is paired with classic formal white shirt, bow tie (or simple dark colored necktie) and dress socks and shoes. You can add your own personal touches with small details like cuff links and formal braces. Remember, black tie is strictly tux or dinner jacket. Try to avoid business suits (even black). No polos, sport coats or blazers, informal shoes, shorts, or opened collar shirts without bowtie or necktie.
Almost all colors are fair game except white, off-white, or anything else that's even close to white. Apart from that, the only color you might want to avoid is the color the bridesmaids are wearing (emerald green), as you might end up looking like a wannabe 'maid if you accidentally wear the same color. Other than that, you're good to go. Often, people think black is a no-go for weddings, but that's simply not the case. A floor-length black gown or a fancy little black dress are elegant, classy options that are perfectly appropriate. Red is another color that gets called into question for wedding attire, but wearing red is acceptable so long as it doesn't call attention away from the bride (hint: avoid loud, neon, and overly bright colors)
YES! If you're questioning whether or not your outfit is too formal, you need only ask yourself one simple question: Are you going to upstage the bride? If there's even a chance, wear something else. This isn't the time for head-to-toe crystals, body-baring cutout gowns, or anything remotely bridal. If for any reason you're on the fence about whether your dress is appropriate, run it by the bride or a bridesmaid.