No shorts at my wedding

I dont think you can dictate what people wear. Its not their job.

This is just the works we live in unfortunately. The world is a much more casual one these days

Maybe it will change in time? Who knows

You sound a bit Bridezilla

Appropriate dress is not only for weddings.

I find it very funny that people appear to think that Spanish professionals wear shorts or t-shirts in the summer just because it’s hot. Or that people in Spain do not have the need for shorts because they are acclimatised! This is baffling, I have worked in Spain at 40 degrees fully clothed and with men in suits. Light and breathable fabrics, good hygiene, etc. It is hot but you cannot go to a Notary, bank or any professional environment wearing shorts!

I worked in Spain in banking for a few years after graduation. I was sent to a branch in a city with plenty of tourists and also Non-residents and there was a sign on the door (in English) asking customers to be clothed and forbidding Speedos and bare torsos. It is not a case of just withdrawing money (plenty of ATMs, no need to come inside), we are talking about customers with appointments for mortgage applications and opening bank accounts. And I can still remember one day I went to a Notary to complete a mortgage on behalf of the bank and my “customers” were not allowed access because they were wearing football shorts and a sleeveless top (male) and beach cover up (female) not even covering anything.

The trouble is, she's getting married in Malaga, people are going to think it's one of the costas, probably a bar or whatever and wear shorts and sandals.

Googled Summer Elegance, as I wanted to see what was thrown up.

Not a knee (knobbly or otherwise) in sight

That's strange, because according to previous posters only British men would ever wear shorts! 🙄

Sorry but you'll have to put it on the invitation in clear and plain English : shorts and other beachclothes not accepted, please arrive in full city-or evening attire. At my wedding the message on the invite was "evening dress" and still a few people arrived in beachware (in Belgium).

I agree, there seem to be a lot of really pathetic so-called adults on here who have no idea what is appropriate dress for certain occasions and only think about themselves. Thank god there's nobody so ridiculous and embarrassing in my family and friendship groups.
If you can't bear to wear appropriate clothing for a few hours then instead of shrieking about how you should be entitled to wear what you like blah blah, just decline the invitation.
I highly suspect that all these idiot moaners don't move in circles where they know how to dress for the occasion or have ever had an invitation with a dress code eg black tie, lounge suit etc, so they can be left to go to weddings in shorts or polo shirts and the rest of us can carry on dressing appropriately.

All depends on what he's wearing on his feet...

It would be odd to see boys in long trousers at a formal event I think.

I think it would be odd not to see them in long trousers. Small boys have worn them at every wedding I’ve been to.

My children (all boys under the age of 12) always wear shorts to weddings, even to winter weddings in England. It would be odd to see boys in long trousers at a formal event I think. Have you thought about children going to your wedding? Or are you having a no-children wedding as well as no-shorts? what about kilts, would they be an acceptable alternative to shorts for the men? Personally smart shorts wouldn't bother me at all in a hot country but I think if you just put a polite “(long trousers please)” on the invitation, your guests will understand.

There are so many lovely smart short suits out there it’s not like they’re going to turn up in cycling shorts!

Oh, and matching? You want your guests to match? What about people coming alone, or families with an odd number - will you pair them up?

I had a formal wedding with the groomsmen and my Dad in morning dress with top hats...

My DB then asked if he could also wear morning dress as he owned it for some reason... Then my grandfather, then my uncle...

So we offered to hire FIL morning dress when we realised he'd be the only member of the main wedding party not wearing it. He refused. He wore a grey suit and looks like a photobomber in the wedding photos.

Whatever you request, I'm sad to say that some idiot will turn up in shorts or jeans. Just let them look foolish rather than letting it spoil your day. Luckily we have Photoshop now...

The venue looks lovely, although not particularly formal - more a chilled out relaxed vibe.

I can't imagine many people will turn up in shorts, although my own preference would be for smart chinos over a load of wrinkled linen suits, which you'll most likely see a lot of if you specify no shorts.

There's nothing wrong with asking for long trousers.

Summer Elegance for me conjures up an image of a double page M&S ad showing clothes and home wear. I'd definitely have a private giggle at the nonsense if I received an invite with it on.

No you won’t see the French/Italians/Spanish/ or any other European wearing shorts for a wedding. It’s the Brits who stand out, who drink too much, with beer stomachs and inappropriate t shirts and kids with poor table manners and need reminders of what is appropriate attire in a foreign country

What a childish thing to say

Would a kilt be suitable formal attire?? Because you’d still possibly see knees. But saying that thrrr may well be plenty of women’s knees on show.

I’ve been to weddings abroad and nothing was mentioned and all men did wear suits if I recall. They do often stipulate at hotels though that long trousers must be worn to dinner so if it’s that type of hotel they hopefully pack them anyway.

I agree @Runnerinthenight.
Just a polite request to not wear shorts isn't the same as being told to wear a certain colour.

Honestly, some of the responses on here. You would think we had some 10 year olds on this thread.

Why?

How odd - it's quite usual to have a dress code at a wedding. For example I went to one where the dress code was 'vintage winter glamour' or something like that. Which was more challenging than no shorts!

Compromise "Smart tailored shorts".

It's our version of chav. The young man in the picture actually isn't a chav in the traditional sense of the word, he's from a good and well known family locally but that style of genital strangling trousers seems to be what the young men are all wearing. It's hideous in my opinion but that doesn't matter. To me the problem is displaying the goods so prominently for a formal occasion.

That's just silly. Talk about biting your nose off to spite your face. The guests aren't being told what to wear; they are being asked not to wear one single garment which leaves them with plenty of freedom to choose their attire.