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Wedding Dress Codes Deciphered

Joy

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. While you need to stay in a formal mindset while shopping, options now range from a full-length gown to a cocktail dress.

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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. Ballrooms, gardens, and unique standalone venues are likely your destination.

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Wedding Vocabulary A-Z

The Wedding Planner LA

Men are expected to wear afternoon suits and women are expected to wear nice dresses that are less formal than evening gowns but more formal than sundresses, suits, or skirts with a blazer.