To Suit Up or to Dress Down?

Here’s a dilemma for you: Do you want a formal wedding, or a semi-formal one?
The choice whether to suit up or to dress down belongs to the couple, and it rests on the choice of venue, time of the day, and theme of the wedding.

Day weddings and those held outdoors call for a laid-back environment. This is so the guests can freely move around the terrain as well as wear clothes that are suitable for the weather. You and your bridesmaids can wear tea-length dresses while your groom and his men can opt to wear semi-formal jackets and trousers. You also have the option to be the only one wearing a floor-length dress while your entourage wears tea-length dresses (just so the focus is on you, right?). Bowties and neckties are optional. You may opt to wear light colors and fabrics for this type of wedding.

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Formal weddings and those held in the evening require a more formal outfit. Floor-length dresses are best for women while the men ought to go for tuxedos or suits. Keep your wedding dress simple to enhance the elegance. This is also the right time to go long on the train as well as on the veil. While you can forego veils for semi-formal weddings, they do need to be present for formal weddings.

This type of wedding is usually held indoors such as cathedrals, hotels, reception areas, museums, and other grand places.

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