Dress Code
Cocktail wedding attire is a slightly more elevated dress code than semi-formal attire but is less formal than a black-tie, for example. However, there are a few nuances that help differentiate a cocktail attire wedding from a semi-formal wedding. For both dress codes, a suit is preferable for men, while women should opt for a cocktail dress or formal jumpsuit. No colour is off limits. No pattern is off-limits. And no specific mix or colour or pattern is off limits. Being creative is the key!
It's difficult to know exactly what the dress code will look like on the day of the wedding. Our advice? Always lean toward dressy cocktail attire when possible. After all, it's better to be overdressed than underdressed.
See below a bunch of inspirations you can use to pick your outfit for our special day.
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