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Dress Codes Explained

Rachel Willis Events

Black-Tie Optional/Preferred: The hybrid between Formal & Black-Tie Formal Some couples want their guest to have the option to wear a nice suit if they don’t already have a tuxedo or don’t want to purchase one. Live your truth, girl, but keep in mind this is a celebration for others.

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Wedding Dress Codes Explained

LLG Events

So you’ve been invited to celebrate someone’s special event… but the invitation says white tie, and you don’t know what to wear! It’s very important as a guest to be polite, and that includes wearing what the hosts request!

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Wedding Dress Codes Deciphered

Joy

This celebration is all about the happy couple, so stick to sleek, understated attire that won’t steal attention. They will likely have more insight about the color palettes for the celebration as well as preferences of the couple. When it comes to suiting, black tie optional usually means the couple would prefer a tux.

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Wedding Vocabulary A-Z

The Wedding Planner LA

The person who catches the bouquet is said to be married next Buck’s night- a gathering of the groom-to-be’s closest friends to celebrate their friendship and his upcoming marriage (also called a “bachelor party”) Buffet- a variety of dishes displayed on tables that guests can create their own plates from.