2007-01-23 07:26:14 · 13 answers · asked by Curious 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You normally only need to state it's formal or semi formal..... or Casual- semi dressy is understood- you shouldn't have to tell people that.
LOL- it would be like saying
NO Shirt and NO shoes, NO cake!!
You don't need to write anything- people know how to dress for a wedding.
2007-01-23 07:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is necissary since semi-dressy is what most people wear to the reception. I've only seen words such as "casual" "formal" "semi-formal" in front of the word "reception" on the invitation, such as "formal recpetion to follow" etc.
I think that unless your location doesn't fit your dress expectations (i.e. it sounds like a casual location, but it isn't, etc. or it might appear to be very formal and you want people to not have to dress up, you should just let it be.
It might offend some people to be told how to dress when it seems apparent. Like you don't trust them to dress right.
However, if you really felt the need to have a decriptor, the best place to do it would be on an information card about the reception. There you could have more details.
2007-01-23 08:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other poster who said it is all about your invitation. The design and cost/appearance of cost of your invitations will guide people so don't put off making this very important decision! People will read into the elaborateness or not of the invitations to tell what kind of dress you will be expecting. Also, the stated location on the invitation will help. Obviously people attending a beach wedding will be less dressy than going to the Ritz Carlton for a wedding. I don't think it's appropriate to state the dress code unless you are calling for black tie because then people would want to know if they should get a tux.
2007-01-23 12:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Monique D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess, personally, I wouldn't say anything.
It depends on the time of day your having your wedding.
If you mention that it isn't "as dressy" you'll end up with attire unbecoming. We are more relaxed on fashion than what we used to be, so even for formal weddings, people don't 'dress' like they once did. I went to an evening formal wedding once MANY years ago (before becoming an officiant) and only one other woman was in a full length gown.
In fact, recently, one afternoon wedding that was semi-formal (the bride & maids wore a full length gown) the MoH's husband showed up in jeans & dirty tennis shoes! Go figure.
2007-01-23 07:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by weddrev 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to tell guests what to wear, as long as it's not formal. They will know what to wear based on the formality of the invitation, your dress, the location, etc. If you are concerned about a certain person dressing appropriately, then spread the word through family. Don't put it on the invitation.
2007-01-23 08:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you need to put a dress code unless you are having a formal wedding.
People will dress nicely and guage their dressyness on the time of day the wedding occurs. Morning and daytime gets dresses or skirts and bouses, late afternoon and evening get cocktail dresses, night weddings get formal attire, thus you want the men to know they are expected in a tux and should be warned by "black tie" written on the bottom.
2007-01-23 08:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the formality of your invitation says everything. But you can get business cards from the office supply store that say anything and they're cheap.
2007-01-23 09:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Calli J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dressy Casual calls for dressed-up versions of casual looks. For him, it could be trousers and a sportcoat, for her a dressy pants look. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts and other casual looks are not appropriate for Dressy Casual.
2007-01-23 07:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Zyrilia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi there..i would say dressy casual..here's a good description..
Dressy Casual calls for dressed-up versions of casual looks. For him, it could be trousers and a sportcoat, for her a dressy pants look. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts and other casual looks are not appropriate for Dressy Casual.
2007-01-23 07:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by sassysoccerchick1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Business Casual.
2007-01-23 07:31:15 · answer #10 · answered by Bayou Brigadier 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋