Black Tie Weddings
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Don't do it. It makes people spend more money to rent tuxes and get more formal dresses.
I think for women, its intimidating because you just dont know how formal everyone will be.
I think for women, its intimidating because you just dont know how formal everyone will be.
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Posted by melbalalala
Don't do it. It makes people spend more money to rent tuxes and get more formal dresses.
I think for women, its intimidating because you just dont know how formal everyone will be.
I agree
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Can men wear black suits or do they have to wear tuxes?
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im gong to one on saturday and even though im excited to go im not really excited about the money i am paying just to go!
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Posted by jenafee
Posted by melbalalala
Don't do it. It makes people spend more money to rent tuxes and get more formal dresses.
I think for women, its intimidating because you just dont know how formal everyone will be.
I agree
I also agree.
ETA - I also personally don't like black tie weddings... I want the BP and family to stand out in their tuxes. Other people will still get dressed up and look nice!
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Posted by melbalalala
Don't do it. It makes people spend more money to rent tuxes and get more formal dresses.
I think for women, its intimidating because you just dont know how formal everyone will be.
I agree. Asking people to rent tuxes is too much on top of everything else IMHO.
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Posted by EverlovingEv
Can men wear black suits or do they have to wear tuxes?
Black tie means that men should be in tuxes.
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I agree with everyone else.. people will dress up & look good regardless of whether it's black tie or not, and it's a hassle for them to rent tuxes.
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Posted by EverlovingEv
Can men wear black suits or do they have to wear tuxes?
They SHOULD be wearing tuxes - that's what black tie means. Some men may wind up just wearing a black suit so they don't have to wear the tux... but they should be in tuxes.
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I orignally wanted a Black tie wedding, althoguh after speaking w/ our families we decided against it b/c of the additional expences involoved for the guest
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ODD MAN OUT: I am having a black tie preferred wedding. In that case, men can wear a black suit if they want. I love black tie events, they add an elegance that other affairs don't necessarily achieve.
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Posted by GabrielleandJohn
ODD MAN OUT: I am having a black tie preferred wedding. In that case, men can wear a black suit if they want. I love black tie events, they add an elegance that other affairs don't necessarily achieve.
I think if you really want a black tie wedding, this is the way to go. At least you give guests the option of not having to rent a tux!
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Here are the rules for weddings:
Black Tie means formal. Men wear tuxedos, women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
White Tie means ultra-formal. Men wear full dress, with white tie, vest, shirt. Women wear long gowns.
Formal usually means the same as Black Tie, but in some trendier cities like New York or Los Angeles, it could mean a black shirt, no tie with a tux. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Ultra-formal means White Tie. Men wear full dress, with white tie, vest, shirt. Women wear long gowns.
Black Tie Optional means you have the option of wearing a tuxedo, but it should clue you into the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option.
Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Black Tie Invited means you have the option of wearing a tuxedo, but it should clue you into the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Creative Black Tie leaves room for trendy interpretations of formal wear. He can go more modern with a tux -- maybe a black shirt, no tie. She wears long or short dresses or evening separates (maybe a long lace or sequined skirt with a sleek cashmere sweater).
Semi-formal is the trickiest of all dress codes. Usually it means that tuxes are not required, nor are long dresses. An evening wedding (after 6 PM) would still dictate dark suits for him, and a cocktail dress for her. Daytime semi-formal events mean a suit for him and an appropriate short dress or dressy suit for her.
Cocktail Attire means short, elegant dresses for her and dark suits for him.
Dressy Casual usually means no jeans or shorts. Similar to business casual, but a tad dressier.
Casual generally means anything goes.
Informal can mean the same as casual. However, when associated with a wedding or other special event, some form of decorum and good taste should prevail. A dress for her or a nice pair of slacks and shirt for him are informal, but respectful of the event.
Black Tie means formal. Men wear tuxedos, women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
White Tie means ultra-formal. Men wear full dress, with white tie, vest, shirt. Women wear long gowns.
Formal usually means the same as Black Tie, but in some trendier cities like New York or Los Angeles, it could mean a black shirt, no tie with a tux. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Ultra-formal means White Tie. Men wear full dress, with white tie, vest, shirt. Women wear long gowns.
Black Tie Optional means you have the option of wearing a tuxedo, but it should clue you into the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option.
Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Black Tie Invited means you have the option of wearing a tuxedo, but it should clue you into the formality of the event, meaning a dark suit and tie would be your other option. Women wear cocktail, long dresses or dressy evening separates.
Creative Black Tie leaves room for trendy interpretations of formal wear. He can go more modern with a tux -- maybe a black shirt, no tie. She wears long or short dresses or evening separates (maybe a long lace or sequined skirt with a sleek cashmere sweater).
Semi-formal is the trickiest of all dress codes. Usually it means that tuxes are not required, nor are long dresses. An evening wedding (after 6 PM) would still dictate dark suits for him, and a cocktail dress for her. Daytime semi-formal events mean a suit for him and an appropriate short dress or dressy suit for her.
Cocktail Attire means short, elegant dresses for her and dark suits for him.
Dressy Casual usually means no jeans or shorts. Similar to business casual, but a tad dressier.
Casual generally means anything goes.
Informal can mean the same as casual. However, when associated with a wedding or other special event, some form of decorum and good taste should prevail. A dress for her or a nice pair of slacks and shirt for him are informal, but respectful of the event.
