Where do you put Black Tie Optional on the reception card?

Original post by August2004

Mar 14, 2004 12:52 PM

Does it go on bottom left or bottom right, help !!!!

D&J Posted: Mar 15, 2004 10:41 AM

Re: Where do you put Black Tie Optional on the reception card?

I asked a few ppl at my job what they thought 'optional' ment, and they said that it's a dressy affair. If you would like to wear a tux you may, either way it suggest you should dress for an semi formal evening affair.

Here is what my invitations look like, and we used 'Black Tie Optional'...

TwoBugs Posted: Mar 15, 2004 10:43 AM

Re: Where do you put Black Tie Optional on the reception card?

Posted by tourist

Posted by Lisalou

I wish I did this for my wedding. I actually had a couple show up in there Saturday casual khaki;s

This is my fear. I don't want to put black tie invited, b/c its not that formal, only groomsna & dads will wear tuxes & thats' fine, they'll stand out, but I have been to several weddign wearign soem of my friends just wear skirts & sweaters or blouses, which I thought was inappropriate.

I guess in the grand scheme of things, its not a bid deal, but how do you indicate, ' no bsuiness casual attire'

and to answer the original question, go with what Crane's says.

This is my fear as well, even though we're not having a black tie event. Still, of the 3 weddings in FH's family I've been to, about 75% of the guests dressed down to jeans (or SHORTS!) immediately after the ceremony or at some point in the evening. It was awful.

I am making sure that FH spreads the word to his family and friends that casual dress is inappropriate for any time during our wedding day. For a less-formal-than-black-tie affair, word of mouth is the only way I know to do this.

tourist Posted: Mar 15, 2004 11:00 AM

Re: Where do you put Black Tie Optional on the reception card?

Posted by TwoBugs

I am making sure that FH spreads the word to his family and friends that casual dress is inappropriate for any time during our wedding day. For a less-formal-than-black-tie affair, word of mouth is the only way I know to do this.

Most of the casual dressers are my friends, I think , so I guess word of mouth should work.

I'm also trying to find formal invites I can afford.
D& J- yours are pretty, where did you get them?

D&J Posted: Mar 15, 2004 11:14 AM

Re: Where do you put Black Tie Optional on the reception card?

Posted by tourist

Posted by TwoBugs

I am making sure that FH spreads the word to his family and friends that casual dress is inappropriate for any time during our wedding day. For a less-formal-than-black-tie affair, word of mouth is the only way I know to do this.

Most of the casual dressers are my friends, I think , so I guess word of mouth should work.

I'm also trying to find formal invites I can afford.
D& J- yours are pretty, where did you get them?

Thanks
I ordered them from a lady that my family has been using for years.. She works out of her home and charges whole sale prices.. Her name is Carol Ratkin..
I'll have to send you a FM when I get home w/ her number.. I'm at work and dont have it on me.