Be honest… AITA for having a black tie (not black tie optional) wedding knowing that some of my extended family doesn’t own tuxedos and would have to rent? I intentionally did this because my extended family dresses horribly. My fiancé and I are paying $150k for the wedding so I feel like we can do whatever we prefer but I also feel like a brat

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No as long as you’re hosting a black tie wedding (plated, seated dinner, top shelf alcohol, great live music). Have you considered that they won’t rent tuxes and just show up in what they have, though?

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They won’t wear tuxes

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Yeah from what you’ve described above about your family not dressing well, they definitely won’t. You’re requiring extra effort way beyond their level.

As long as you understand that and aren’t disappointed on your wedding day.

I’m going to be honest, if they dress horribly they also probably don’t know what “black tie” means. They may show up underdressed simply because they don’t know what you mean and don’t think to google it. If it were me and I read “black tie” i’d think you legit just wear a black tie

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I’m actually googling it now and am learning my perception of black tie isn’t correct 😅

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By dresses horribly, what do you mean? Would they show up in jeans? If so, I also doubt they will wear tuxes, but they’ll probably at least wear suits.

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You can ask for it, but you might not receive. Regardless of how much you spend.

Their compliance will have less to do with your budget and more with their attitude on this and the socioeconomic status/available funds.

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You could do black tie optional if you’re worried - but you can set whatever dress code you want! It’s part of the vibe of your event which you’re allowed to decide

It’s your wedding, do whatever you want. If they don’t like it, they can not come

Coming from someone that would hate going to a black tie event. I would definitely not go lol. But still would respect your decision

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