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Black Tie optional

SoVic08 Posted:

Black Tie optional

is anyone else considering this?

Espo22 Posted:

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I don't know if i want to put formal or someone suggested to put black tie optional. I don't want the guys to think they might have to wear a tux because I don't like the look of every guy in a tux so not sure how everybody would take it. I noticed that people get confused about these things, I put formal on my e-party invites and so many people were asking me what they should wear

bonch20 Posted:

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nope, i'd rather people be comfy and wear what they want

Fall Bride 2008 Posted:

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we are going to put black tie perferred

Espo22 Posted:

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I do have confidence in our guests though to wear appropriate clothes. I hope they realize a saturday night wedding should be dressy

SoVic08 Posted:

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i know that my whole side of the family will wear black suites regardless if its written or not...but i will put optional -although i would like it to say preferred lol anyway ahhhhhhhhhhhh i think i should focus on finding the RH 1st.
Dolce19 Posted:

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I put 'Black Tie Optional'. This way the guys know if they own a tux they can wear it..and if not they can wear a suit. Alot of my guy friends who own a tux are actually excited to wear it.

AS Posted:

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People can wear what they want to wear. They know its a wedd and they know they need to get dressed up and not come in with shorts on

mrspalomino148 Posted:

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I believe we're writing Black Tie Affair... because my mom hated preferred for some stupid reason, so to make it easier I just changed the word on my e-party and everyone dressed really nice.

alymikewedding08 Posted:

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you would THINK everyone understands to dress up.. but my cousin had a super fancy saturday night wedding.. and people showed up in sundresses and 2 guys in JEANS!!!!!!!!


I'm putting Formal attire required
CAD0608 Posted:

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Posted by alymikewedding08

you would THINK everyone understands to dress up.. but my cousin had a super fancy saturday night wedding.. and people showed up in sundresses and 2 guys in JEANS!!!!!!!!


I'm putting Formal attire required



I have to agree with you. You would hope people know better but i have heard and see some instances were guests feel its ok to wear sun dresses or khakis and a sweater.

I am going to write Black Tie Welcome.

AmandaLynn04 Posted:

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Black tie optional = smaller envelopes!
Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by CAD0608


Posted by alymikewedding08

you would THINK everyone understands to dress up.. but my cousin had a super fancy saturday night wedding.. and people showed up in sundresses and 2 guys in JEANS!!!!!!!!


I'm putting Formal attire required



I have to agree with you. You would hope people know better but i have heard and see some instances were guests feel its ok to wear sun dresses or khakis and a sweater.

I am going to write Black Tie Welcome.




really WOW...i dont know even for my e-party every single person was dressed up real nicely, even every guy wore real nice suits.
MrsD71208 Posted:

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I don't think it's necessary unless you want black tie only...it may make some feel obligated to buy a tux and might cause some people to not want to go...I know some people are weird like that. It's really up to you though. I am not going to..hope that helps a little?? lol

CAD0608 Posted:

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Posted by Espo22


Posted by CAD0608


Posted by alymikewedding08

you would THINK everyone understands to dress up.. but my cousin had a super fancy saturday night wedding.. and people showed up in sundresses and 2 guys in JEANS!!!!!!!!


I'm putting Formal attire required



I have to agree with you. You would hope people know better but i have heard and see some instances were guests feel its ok to wear sun dresses or khakis and a sweater.

I am going to write Black Tie Welcome.


really WOW...i dont know even for my e-party every single person was dressed up real nicely, even every guy wore real nice suits.




I was shocked myself. Also if you are having out of town guests sometimes they dont realize how weddings are in New York. I have been 2 a wedding upstate and it was a bit different. Also down south and the midwest the weddings arent how we have weddings. Never take for granted that people are used to what you are used to.
jgl Posted:

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no just formal. I dont like the look of all tuxes and i dont want people to have that added expence. not everyone owns a tux and I hate the look of women in beaded gowns, looks cheesey to me haha. I'd rather there be differences in the suits the men wear and etc

jgl Posted:

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Posted by alymikewedding08

you would THINK everyone understands to dress up.. but my cousin had a super fancy saturday night wedding.. and people showed up in sundresses and 2 guys in JEANS!!!!!!!!


I'm putting Formal attire required



just to add to this... i just dont get people who do that (wear jeans to a wedding)

BUT in all honesty, the person who is silly enough to do that, is prob someone im not to worried about, its not going to be a person who is going to take formal pictures with me (because anyone who would, would know how to dress, they would be close to me to know that) so honestly,... i would not even care. not worth stressing out over!!!
Espo22 Posted:

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Posted by CAD0608


Posted by Espo22


Posted by CAD0608


Posted by alymikewedding08

you would THINK everyone understands to dress up.. but my cousin had a super fancy saturday night wedding.. and people showed up in sundresses and 2 guys in JEANS!!!!!!!!


I'm putting Formal attire required



I have to agree with you. You would hope people know better but i have heard and see some instances were guests feel its ok to wear sun dresses or khakis and a sweater.

I am going to write Black Tie Welcome.


really WOW...i dont know even for my e-party every single person was dressed up real nicely, even every guy wore real nice suits.




I was shocked myself. Also if you are having out of town guests sometimes they dont realize how weddings are in New York. I have been 2 a wedding upstate and it was a bit different. Also down south and the midwest the weddings arent how we have weddings. Never take for granted that people are used to what you are used to.



Oh ok...he has his aunt and cousins who are upstate but they came very well dressed to our e-party plus originally they were from here...no midwest...some from florida
LuvMyAlfonse Posted:

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nope... but go for it - it's optional!

ETA: I almost forgot! My friend did this and someone showed up to her wedding in slacks, a button down, and a nice sweater over it... In his defense though, I think he was someone's date and she didn't tell him it was black tie optional or if she did, she didn't tell him what it meant!

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