Black tie/white tie wedding

[nappyaddict]

Nice idea, fun for everyone to dress up as a one off as it's not often you get the chance, or an unneccessary expense for your guests?

Would you turn down a wedding invitation if it was black tie/white tie invitation?

[008]

Sorry, meant to say that we got married in church, then had the reception at a restaurant.

[TobyLerone]

Nope, I'd love it. Agree that black tie is easier, and that it shouldn't be optional. Surely it's optional at any occasion to wear black tie?

[BackforGood]

Totally depends on your knowledge of your guests. these days, there are a lot of 'proms' and 'University balls' so more people would be likely to have a dicky bow than would have when I was young possibly ? Or Are your friends the sort of people who would have time to mooch around the charity shops if you gave them enough notice ? I do kind of like the idea of dressing up for a special 'do', but then I think it would be a great shame if some dear friends or relatives either decided it was a step too far (for their budget or their time constraints) and then didn't go to the wedding because of it.

[CountessOlenska]

Can't remember exact time

It was maybe about 5.30?

It was in a National Trust property and the whole thing was there.

[AThingInYourLife]

Good advice from Ragwort

If you are going to specify dress code, at least choose one.

Agree that white tie is very formal and very few people will have appropriate attire.

Also that black tie at a daytime event seems a little odd.

PMSL at the 70s tuxes :o

That sounds fab! They must have looked great :)

[Ephiny]

Black tie would be OK for me as for women it's just a smart knee-length dress, e.g. cocktail dress, which I already have. Would be a pain for DP though as men presumably would be expected to wear a tux, which he'd have to buy or hire.

White tie is very very formal indeed - I guess some people would enjoy the unusual dressing up and it could be fun, though for others it could be a lot of expense, and for outfits they might not be likely to wear again.

I agree these dress codes are more usually for evening events, so might seem a bit odd for a daytime wedding!

Personally I wouldn't give dress instructions, I just want my family and friends to come along and have a nice time, I'm happy for them to wear whatever they're comfortable in, and wouldn't like to think of anyone feeling they had to go to unnecessary expense to buy new stuff for the occasion.

[lisaro]

If it's during the day then sorry, but that would be really naff. Dinner suits in the evening would be fine though.