The wedding invitation states dress code as Formal. The wedding is 3.45pm in a garden setting. It is going to be cold and could be windy. Then the reception is in a formal reception centre (at the same venue) at 6pm. I don’t know what to wear. Male: Dark lounge suit\/tie but what do I wear. I’m thinking I may wear a crepe 3\/4 length burgundy suit with a soft\/flowing cream shirt (evening type) under the jacket with wedge heels (for the grass) and could change them for inside. I have a wool coat if it is really cold (which it is forecast to be) Or do I take the evening gown and change somewhere and he take the dinner suit and change? (Australia) <\/p>\n
Here, in the US, wedding invitations don’t usually state the attire unless it is black or white tie.<\/p>\n
Garden weddings aren’t usually formal and an afternoon wedding isn’t usually formal, so I can see why you’re confused. However, I think you’ve made a good choice with your 3\/4 length skirt and jacket. You could buy a more formal top to change into for the evening. Usually beaded and bling is reserved for that time of day, so maybe choose something a little more fancy for the top to dress up the outfit.<\/p>\n
Have fun! <\/p>\n
I like your idea about a coat since the forecast is for chilly weather. The coat may solve ALL your concerns, except for the shoes, which are easily changed for the indoor evening reception.<\/p>\n
If you plan a dressier style coat (even light weight) to wear to the wedding ceremony, your ensemble for the evening reception will be “under wraps.”<\/p>\n
A 3\/4 length skirt\/dress is perfectly fine for “formal attire” reception providing it is “fancy\/dressy” \/ elegant. Formal does not limit you to a full length gown. I also like the moderator’s suggestion for a beaded\/fancy top with the 3\/4 skirt. Classically elegant.<\/p>\n
Once inside, remove coat and change shoes… Voila!
\nSimply elegant and stress free.
\nEnjoy! <\/p>\n
Hi there! I agree with the previous posts regarding the 3\/4 length skirt. Sounds great and the color sounds fabulous!! I like the idea of changing the shoes and having a jacket for just in case the weather is a bit chilly.<\/p>\n
Best of luck to you! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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