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Help me explain my dress code in a few short words

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    SanDiegoAli    September 18, 2010   San Diego

    We aren't having a black tie wedding by any means, but it isn't casual either.

    The groom and GM's are wearing black suits.  My gals are wear this dress:

    Help me explain my dress code in a few short words :  wedding Ry%3D400

     

    Ok, so I don't want tuxes and I don't want jeans - what is the appropriate term for the "feel" I'm going for?  I'm afraid even "cocktail" is too formal, but it's the closest thing I can think of.

     
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    ejs4y8    June 20, 2009  

    business casual? Khakis and polo shirts or dress shirts?

     
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    cardigan    January 7, 2011   Austin, TX

    I don't really think you need to provide any sort of dress code! From what you've described, it sounds like it's pretty typical for a wedding, and I would assume that most guests would dress that way anyways! 

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    Ya I think typical wedding attire would be perfect! Are you worried about guests wearing jeans? Does this happen in your area?

     
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    SanDiegoAli    September 18, 2010   San Diego

    @ejs4y8:  Eeekkk - I certainly don't want "business casual" at my wedding.  That'd sound like we're going to work!

    @Future Mrs. Martin: I haven't been to THAT many weddings, but the last one I went to (here in San Diego) had at least 3 people wearing jeans.  Sealed

     
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    Meowkers    August 27, 2011   Los Angeles, CA

    hmmm that's a toughy.  what you're describing is more casual than most weddings i think, (i think cocktail attire is pretty standard).  how about something like "Summer Semi-Formal" or "Dressy Casual"

     

    too confusing?

     
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    rachelss    August 22, 2010   Fort Collins, CO

    I'd say "smart casual" - http://www.casualpower.com/business_casual_tips/six_categories.html

     
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    heather25       New York

    Summer Chic.  Is that bmaid dress 2 pieces?

     
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    jingle96    May 28, 2010   DW in ARUBA/livin' in VA

    I would agree that I don't think you need it stated.  I feel if you do, it might be more confusing for others.  The jean thing isn't very common (except for those 3 that you saw), but I've never seen anyone wear jeans, I would think they knew better, I mean common on its a wedding people!

     
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    SanDiegoAli    September 18, 2010   San Diego

    @heather25: Nope, it's a one piece dress.

     

    Ok - no explaination needed - thanks!

     
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    june42011    January 29, 2012   NORTH DAKOTA

    We are thinking of including a little note at the bottom that says something like, "Please respect the traditions of the (chapel name) and dress accordingly, No jeans, shorts, tshirts please". Its mainly because certain extended family members have been known to show up for nice weddings in crocks, t-shirts, and ripped jean shorts :/

     

     
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    LadyGoodman    September 25, 2010   Baltimore, MD

    I don't think you need to state a dress code!  I think most guests go in between sundress and cocktail style for weddings, based on the time of year, time of night & the location.  I really wouldn't worry about writing one thing or another because in reality, they're going to wear what they want to wear!

     
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    Steak    November 7, 2010  

    I went to a wedding that was "resort attire"... it was right off the beach.  I wore a sundress. 

     
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    suttonista    November 13, 2010   New York City

    Casual Cocktail?

     
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    Ms. Meowerson    May 12, 2012  

    Sundresses & Slacks

     

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