I am getting married this July and we are having a Hawaiian luau themed wedding. We want our guest to wear Hawaiian attire...ie~Hawaiian shirts, shorts, dresses, etc. Is it okay to ask our guests to wear this on the invites? I'm thinking of putting a note on the bottom of the invitation that says, "Hawaiian attire requested". Is it okay to request your guests wear specific clothing?
2007-02-05 14:40:38 · 10 answers · asked by patchouligirl 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Thanks to all of you who answered. I'm not even going to pick a best answer because you all answered the same and I'm glad to know that it's cool to request this. Thanks again for all your help!!!!!!!! Aloha!!
2007-02-06 05:32:11 · update #1
People actually prefer to have an idea of what to wear. We're having a military wedding so we put "Military dress encouraged" on our invitations.
2007-02-05 14:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Amber C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, But you may need to remember that not everybody will be able to find Hawaiian Attire. But it is ok to Request your guest to wear Specific Clothing! I think that is a great idea and a great way to get people exited for a different type of wedding to look forward too! Have a great wedding.
2007-02-05 14:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the wording that Amber used... "encouraging" them to wear hawaiian attire just sounds more positive than "requesting".
2007-02-05 14:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by krystiinkay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is - in fact, it used to be required. Most guests appreciate being informed as to what the expected attire will be, especially when you have a somewhat untraditional wedding - that way they don't end up feeling over/under dressed
2007-02-05 18:28:39 · answer #4 · answered by Chrys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's totally fine. I would say something like "Hawaiian attire requested....or encouraged...or something to that effect" This way it sounds like you are asking and not demanding.
2007-02-05 14:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by Shelly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, even to the point of 'requesting' they don't wear certain inappropriate attire that they may think up. But it sounds just fine what you suggest.
2007-02-05 14:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not, People say Black tie required or formal attire required so go for it. Sounds like fun!
2007-02-05 14:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heck yeah! Why woundn't people want to? It sounds fun! There is nothing wrong with politely asking that, as you have indicated.
2007-02-05 15:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by BellyRubz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ok. It makes it easier and ensures that guest are comfortable in the environment that they will be in .
2007-02-05 15:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at least they will know what NOT to wear :o)
2007-02-05 14:51:53 · answer #10 · answered by luv41anatha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋