2006-09-27 11:56:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You use the words Black Tie in the lower right hand corner to indicate the attire you just mentioned.
You don't spell out Long dress and Tuxedos-- and you don't put Formal Attire-- that's not proper, because you are presuming your guests are so ill-mannered that they don't know what Black Tie means.
2006-09-28 06:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Black tie" or "Formal Attire" has been the protocol, or at least generally accepted wording, for many years. This would be the appropriate wording in that it keeps with tradition and formality, however, know your audience (invitees). If you suspect too many of the people you're inviting will not know what "black tie" or "formal attire" really means then you run the risk of having them show up inappropriately dressed or at least not how you'd envisioned. In this case it would be best to be as specific as necessary. Deviating from tradition or formality on your wedding invitations is a small price to pay to ensure your guests/wedding go as planned. If you choose "tux and long dress" you may want to specify "black tux".....trust me on this one! :-)
2006-09-27 19:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by 5game 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Formal
2006-09-28 12:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Tie wedding usually consist of a tux (for men) and an elegant gown for a woman
Are you planning a wedding? Congrats if you are!!
2006-09-27 19:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Candace P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Formal Attire
2006-09-27 18:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by blue_knight97 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Black-tie would be the standard wording for a very formal event.
2006-09-27 18:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are having a formal wedding, you would put something like, "Formal attire". If you are having an outdoor wedding, you may want to somehow put that on the invitation, for instance, "Reception to follow in the Garden".
2006-09-27 19:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Black Tie or Formal Event
2006-09-27 20:05:23 · answer #8 · answered by dreday 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Black Tie formal event.
2006-09-27 18:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by mariachinieve 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black Tie or formal sounds nice.
2006-09-27 19:24:03 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋