How do you politely tell people not to wear jeans to a wedding?
One of my fiance's friends asked if they could wear jeans to our wedding reception. It is going to be a fairly fancy event and jeans will not be appropriate. Some of the people are from areas where it is acceptable to wear jeans to a wedding and I'm afraid that people will show up dressed too casually. How do I let people know that jeans are not acceptable for our event?
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Re: [lawschool bride] How do you politely tell people not to wear jeans to a wedding?
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Dear No Jeans,
While it is not appropriate to include attire references on an invitation unless the event is formal/black tie, it is acceptable to include this information on an enclosure. In fact, many guests appreciate this guidance. You could tell them that it is 'dressy casual,' which is the nicest clothes one would wear to a nice restaurant. Or, you could mention 'cocktail attire,' which is the little black dress or its equivalent for women and a suit for men. Make note of the don't (s), such as jeans and sneakers.
How do you politely tell people not to wear jeans to a wedding?
