Is it rude to impose a dress code on a wedding invitation by asking guests not to wear pastel or light colors?
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expertplanner
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Oct 2, 2005, 11:08 AM
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Re: [alexi9697] Dress code on wedding invitation
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Dear Alexi:
Dress notations are not included on a wedding invitation unless the ceremony and reception invitations are combined. Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
luvnmarriage
Oct 2, 2005, 6:17 PM
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What if the two events are listed as one?
I am having a renewal ceremony followed by an anniversary party which as you know is not a "wedding" but I would like my guests to dress appropriately. (I am not concerned about colors as much as no jeans and t-shirts.)
TWQadmin
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Oct 2, 2005, 6:46 PM
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Well now, there is a difference between a wedding invitation and a vow renewal invitation.
Vow renewals generally tend to be less formal so, if your party is the informal type, you can list your dress preference on the invitation or you could include a handwritten note with your invitation. You can write something like dressy casual which would be slacks, sport coat, open collar for me and street length dress, skirt and nice top or dressy pants suit for women.
Again, this would be only for informal invitations.
For formal wedding invitations follow Rhonda's suggestion. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
I completely agree. And, many guests appreciate a bit of guidance. So, if you wrote this on a separate paper, you could define it as the Wedding Queen has. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
alexi9697
Oct 3, 2005, 10:47 AM
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So what is the best way to let the guest know that it is a casual but elegant dress with no pastel colors? Our wedding is going to be held at my sister's house so I am sure everyone will wonder what the dress should be. I am just not sure how to tell them without being rude.
Dress code on vow renewal invitation
