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Modern Elegant Black Tie Wedding at a Hidden Sicilian Gem

Style Me Pretty

We pictured a ceremony by the ocean, with natural florals surrounding us, while a string quartet played our favorite songs that defined us as a couple. ”[/field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The wedding was black-tie optional, with an emphasis on black-tie.

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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. Yes, we have reached the category where that can be an option.

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Wedding Dress Codes Deciphered

Joy

For summer weddings, stick to lightweight fabrics so you’re not miserable and drenched in sweat by the end of the ceremony. So, get your hands on a black tuxedo jacket, matching trousers, formal white shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund or vest, and black patent shoes and dress socks.

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Wedding Vocabulary A-Z

The Wedding Planner LA

A Aisle- the walking space between two aisles of seats for the bride, groom, wedding party, and family members that leads to the altar where the ceremony will take place Aisle runner- a covering, usually cloth or paper, that defines the aisle Altar- a backdrop for a religious wedding ceremony, typically made of candles, murals, floral arrangements, (..)

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Incredibly Rude Things You Should Never Do at a Wedding

Lovely Day Events

Yes, being punctual is polite, but arriving to the ceremony more than 30 minutes early can get in the way of final touches and ultimately cause more stress for the couple. The general rule of thumb for arriving at the ceremony is that you should be in your seat 10 minutes before it is supposed to start. You arrive too early.

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