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Black Tie or Cocktail Attire?

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Lynnie, on June 4, 2019 at 11:43 AM

What about your dress code? Are you going for a very formal vibe, or a little more relaxed? Black Tie? Photo from Sagets Formal Wear in Drexel Hill, PA Or Cocktail Attire? Photo by j Elizabeth Photography in Saint Louis MO Next Question: Outdoor Ceremony or Outdoor Reception? Back to the Beginning:...

What about your dress code? Are you going for a very formal vibe, or a little more relaxed?

Black Tie?

Photo from Sagets Formal Wear in Drexel Hill, PA

Or Cocktail Attire?

Photo by j Elizabeth Photography in Saint Louis MO

Next Question: Outdoor Ceremony or Outdoor Reception?

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Dedicated October 2022
Sherraine · on June 5, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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i wanna say black tie but its more semi formal.
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Brittanie · on June 5, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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Wedding party will be full decked out in fancy, over the top attire. Guests will be cocktail or just basic formal wear since we’re having a June wedding in TX and it’ll be hot.
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VIP September 2019
latasha · on June 5, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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I’d love to do black tie but the setting of our venue I feel would be more suitable for cocktail.
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Master August 2021
Jasmine · on June 5, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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Ours will definitely be more relaxed than black tie but still have a splash of elegance!
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Savvy March 2021
Kaitlin · on June 5, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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Cocktail all the way. We’re getting married on the beach so keeping it simple and casual.
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Super September 2021
Stephanie · on June 5, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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Very relaxed! The groomsmen are wearing jeans!!
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Savvy September 2019
Emily · on June 5, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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Cocktail: we want everyone to be comfortable and not feel like they have to buy a new outfit to come to our wedding.
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Savvy September 2025
Tasha · on June 5, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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I want to more cocktail vibe I want everyone to be comfortable and able to dance and be themselves at my wedding because me and my husband-to-be are going to be ourselves and comfortable LOL
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eyelette · on June 5, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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We are doing a more relaxed wedding and reception, but the attire is all white. the wedding party is the only color for the event
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Paulette · on June 5, 2019 at 11:26 PM
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Haven't really decided yet. I know it will be dress attire. Some people want to dress comfortably and that's okay. But, please where flats instead of flip flops, penny loafers instead of dress shoes, and please no jeans!! I'm sorry!! I'm venting!!
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Paulette · on June 5, 2019 at 11:27 PM
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I love that idea! More and more brides are doing that. I wish I would have thought of that but it wouldn't work for us anyway. Our wedding is in April!
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Paulette · on June 5, 2019 at 11:29 PM
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That's the phrase I'm looking for! Relaxed with a splash of elegance!! Yaasss Jasmine!! Thank you!!
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Master August 2021
Jasmine · on June 6, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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You're welcome
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· on June 6, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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Probably somewhere in between.
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Savvy June 2021
Felicia · on June 6, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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We're going with cocktail. Black tie is pretty uncommon for our area.
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Rica · on June 6, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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Cocktail I guess? As someone who never has been to a black tie event, cocktail attire still seems pretty fancy to me!
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Jpbride2B · on June 6, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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We are having a cocktail-attired wedding. We want people to look nice but be comfy and hang loose a bit.
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Shilo · on June 6, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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Cocktail attire since our theme is rustic. We want our wedding party & guests to be comfortable.
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Aliciabilly2019 · on June 6, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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Cocktail attire for us . My fiance and his buds will be wearing tux but no jacket it will be end of august so it will be Hot Hot Hot !! Want everyone as comfortable as possible
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VIP September 2019
CDickman · on June 6, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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Cocktail we just want a party to celebrate our love!
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