Any Other Bride...

eperlman Posted: Feb 14, 2007 11:29 AM

Any Other Bride...

Having a Black Tie Affair wedding? I really pushed for Black Tie Opptional, but lost that and now it's set on a black tie affair. I'm excited about everyone getting dressed up, but I know a lot of my friends don't have tuxes and it's just an extra expense for them to rent.

Licee15 Posted: Feb 14, 2007 11:31 AM

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I really want one. But it doesn't look like it is happening.

It is what it is....

tricia3381 Posted: Feb 14, 2007 11:32 AM

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we're not, but hopefully everyone will get dressed up since its an evening affair.

qtdimps23 Posted: Feb 14, 2007 11:42 AM

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im having a sunday afternoon. mostly because im jewish and i dont want people leaving early to go to work the next day. i dont want people to think it is not a fancy wedding so im putting black tie optional. IMO, i think putting black tie puts alittle stress on the guest to be in a tux.

eperlman Posted: Feb 14, 2007 11:45 AM

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Posted by qtdimps23

im having a sunday afternoon. mostly because im jewish and i dont want people leaving early to go to work the next day. i dont want people to think it is not a fancy wedding so im putting black tie optional. IMO, i think putting black tie puts alittle stress on the guest to be in a tux.

I know... that was my fear too, but I figured the tuxes now with a strait tie look a lot like a suit so if my friends show up in a black suit and tie that'll be okay.

Isn't it funny... I'm Jewish too and I've been to a lot of Jewish weddings that are black tie. Ours is a late Sat night b/c it's gotta be after sundown.

EverlovingEv Posted: Feb 14, 2007 11:57 AM

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I'm putting black tie preferred.

In my experience, ppl do whatever they want regardless of what's on the invite. They'll wear whatever and bring their kids despite what I put on the invite Having 'black tie preferred' and 'adult reception' are two phrases I need to make me feel like I have some sort of control over this weeding...even though I'm sure tons of guests will bring their kids

neener1211 Posted: Feb 14, 2007 12:00 PM

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guests will get confused or do what they want anyway...

I put Formal Attire Please on my invite, so taht people didn't show up in jeans, and I had family members ask if that meant they needed to wear a tux... it is like talking to a wall

Becks526 Posted: Feb 14, 2007 12:00 PM

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I think black tie is really elegant, especially since you're having an evening wedding. I'm not doing it myself, but I think that people are going to wear what they want anyway...hopefully by putting 'black tie' on your invites, people will get the idea!

eperlman Posted: Feb 14, 2007 12:37 PM

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Posted by Becks526

I think black tie is really elegant, especially since you're having an evening wedding. I'm not doing it myself, but I think that people are going to wear what they want anyway...hopefully by putting 'black tie' on your invites, people will get the idea!

Yeah... that's what I was thinking. Now... if I can only get FH to finally go find a tux. LOL...

billandme Posted: Feb 14, 2007 12:42 PM

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I would have LOVED to have put Black Tie on our invites, but I know my family and I know his family.....no one would show up BUT, maybe if I put BLACK TIE AFFAIR (kegs will be provided).....that might change their minds!!!!!!!

eperlman Posted: Feb 14, 2007 12:44 PM

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Posted by billandme

I would have LOVED to have put Black Tie on our invites, but I know my family and I know his family.....no one would show up BUT, maybe if I put BLACK TIE AFFAIR (kegs will be provided).....that might change their minds!!!!!!!

That's too funny! When I told a couple of my crazy friends (drinking buddies and shore house roommates) they said can they wear a tuxedo t-shirt?!?! LOL

MsDiva Posted: Feb 14, 2007 12:50 PM

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I've never been to a wedding were people weren't dressed accordingly. They might not be in black tie wear, but as a whole I think most people understand that you need to be dressed a certain way when you attend a wedding.