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Wedding Vocabulary A-Z

The Wedding Planner LA

Cocktail hour- an “hour” directly following the wedding ceremony where guests gather to mingle, eat appetizers, and enjoy alcoholic beverages. 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.

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Incredibly Rude Things You Should Never Do at a Wedding

Lovely Day Events

If a wedding invitation says “black tie optional,” showing up in a sundress and sandals simply isn’t appropriate—nor is showing up in a ball gown for a casual wedding. Religious or not, a wedding ceremony is a sacred moment for the couple and should be treated accordingly.” You ignore the dress code.

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