Big Mistake...

So I ordered and already got my invitations .. and I completely forgot to write 'Black Tie Optional' on them. I didn't even think about it until now .. and I cannot re-order them! It's an evening wedding .. do you think anyone would come not in a suit? Any ideas on how to let people know it's NOT casual .. and it is Black Tie Optional!

Help!

did you include a link to your wedding website or anything like that?

if so, just put it on the website that it's black tie optional..

otherwise... maybe order some supplemental cards to put into the invitation, maybe with a picture of a suit with black tie option written on it..

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Posted by jwleewedding

did you include a link to your wedding website or anything like that?

if so, just put it on the website that it's black tie optional..

otherwise... maybe order some supplemental cards to put into the invitation, maybe with a picture of a suit with black tie option written on it..

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I never made us a website ..

The card sounds like a good idea..I will look into that.

Thanks!!

honestly, these days, most men wear suits to evening weddings. Especially if you are having it in a reputable hall or someplace they might know.

If you are really concerned, I would do an business card insert about the black tie like jwleewedding suggested.

Definitely don't worry. I had a Saturday night wedding and did not write anything about dress on my invites and everyone came dressed in suits and nice dresses. We even had some suspect people that we thought might not quite 'get it' that they should dress up, but they did.

Anyways, if someone does show up not dressed fancy enough...is it going to ruin your night? Probably not. Chances are, you won't even notice. If you can't change it...move on...it is not a big deal at all. It'll be great!!

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Posted by itbroi805

honestly, these days, most men wear suits to evening weddings. Especially if you are having it in a reputable hall or someplace they might know.

If you are really concerned, I would do an business card insert about the black tie like jwleewedding suggested.

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ITA.

i included black tie preferred on mine and people are STILL asking what the dress code is

people are dummies. i just hope no one shows up in jeans. i will show them the door.

I really don't think you'll have a problem at all.

And now my question is..do people actually wear tuxes? I wanna know!

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Posted by pipermaru

i included black tie preferred on mine and people are STILL asking what the dress code is

people are dummies. i just hope no one shows up in jeans. i will show them the door.

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My point exactly ... Forget jeans lol if someone comes in khaki's I will want to show them the door!

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Posted by allornil

I really don't think you'll have a problem at all.

And now my question is..do people actually wear tuxes? I wanna know!

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yup. i've been to a bunch of black tie weddings this year, and i'd say about most of the guys wear tuxes. for girls, it varies - a lot of people wear short dresses, but formal ones.

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Posted by allornil

I really don't think you'll have a problem at all.

And now my question is..do people actually wear tuxes? I wanna know!

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I have been to some weddings where I have seen guys wearing tuxes.

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Posted by Lisalana

if it's an evening wedding, people will definitely wear suits. however, without any reference to black tie/black tie optional, you probably won't have any guests wearing tuxes.

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ita, if all your worried about is men in suits then i think youre fine

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Posted by rengor

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I would leave off your names or make them smaller and increase the size of the black tie optional if you are going to put the card in with the invite. Can you get cards printed on paper that match your invites? You are worried about how people are going to dress but proper ettiquette is for all of your stationary to match.