My fiance and I are getting married this summer in Costa Rica. It will be a beach wedding with a reception at the hotel restaurant. The most frequent question our families are asking (after Are you serious?) is about attire for the wedding - particularly from the Mom's. Do you have any suggestions?
I have no strong opinions about what other people wear as long as they feel comfortable and good about themselves, however they are obviously concerned. Any good guidelines out there? We'll be spending 4 days at the hotel, so I would like the wedding to be set apart from the other group dinners, but keep a relaxed, easy feel.
In having a destination wedding you should expect that most of wedding guests will be your wedding pictures, particularly if your wedding is under 25 people. That being said, I have seen pictures of destination weddings where there is a big mish-mash of attire. Some people are dressed formally, some dressed nice -but informal, and some are dressed like they are going to the beach.
I would recommend providing guests with some attire suggestions. You need to set the stage for yor wedding. I have a few suggetions:
Tell everyone it is formal. Tell everyone it is informal. Have everyone dress in similiar colour -Blue tops for everyone. If you do not want people to wear t-shirts and shorts, be sure to tell people 'no t-shirts and shorts'. Have the men wear khaki pants with white tops and tell the women khaki skirts white white tops. Have everyone wear Hawaiian print clothing.
If you do not want to wedding day to look like another day at the beach, give people some direction. I don't believe it is necessary for men to wear suits and women to wear long gowns. Let's face it, it is going to be hot! It is important to let people know what you want your wedding day to look like. Personally, I love the idea of khaki's and whites. It's simple, clean, cool and affordable for everyone. Add some tropical flowers, make some beaded necklaces for your guests and it will be beautiful! Jay Wheatley
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