Big debate!

Ok here is the story..
FH is from a small town in Massachusetts. Me I am from LI (obv). My parents are helping out with a BIG portion of the wedding and FH parents are helping out some as well. My parents want the wedding to be BLACK TIE.. not that everyone needs to be in a tux but to make sure everyone is dress appropriately for Saturday night wedding. FH are TOTALLY against the BLACK TIE. and think it will defer some of their friends from coming..

OK here is the kicker this bride does not like the wording BLACK TIE OPTIONAL.. its a personal opinion just dont like the way it looks on an invitation....

I need help/opinions please!

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Posted by 0216bahama

would formal attire.. mean the same thing as black tie?? I wouldnt mind formal attire

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Well if you parents don't want everyone in a tux, they essentially just want everyone to be in 'formal attire' I think that sounds nice on an invite

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Posted by mrsg2be11

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Posted by 0216bahama

would formal attire.. mean the same thing as black tie?? I wouldnt mind formal attire

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Well if you parents don't want everyone in a tux, they essentially just want everyone to be in 'formal attire' I think that sounds nice on an invite

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yah you are right.. I think my parents are more worried about what some of my FH parents friends might wear.... when I said small town I mean small!

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Posted by 0216bahama

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Posted by mrsg2be11

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Posted by 0216bahama

would formal attire.. mean the same thing as black tie?? I wouldnt mind formal attire

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Well if you parents don't want everyone in a tux, they essentially just want everyone to be in 'formal attire' I think that sounds nice on an invite

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yah you are right.. I think my parents are more worried about what some of my FH parents friends might wear.... when I said small town I mean small!

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If they were all from LI they'd know the deal

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Posted by mrsg2be11

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Posted by 0216bahama

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Posted by mrsg2be11

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Posted by 0216bahama

would formal attire.. mean the same thing as black tie?? I wouldnt mind formal attire

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Well if you parents don't want everyone in a tux, they essentially just want everyone to be in 'formal attire' I think that sounds nice on an invite

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yah you are right.. I think my parents are more worried about what some of my FH parents friends might wear.... when I said small town I mean small!

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If they were all from LI they'd know the deal

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HAHA SO SAD but probably!