Related Posts
How old were you when promoted to CD role?
When WhatTheForecast hits too close to home...
How is Mphasis DXC Hi-tech division ?
Community Builder
Additional Posts in The Wedding Bowl
Conversation Starter
Conversation Starter
New to Fishbowl?
Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
I hate it, your guests are there to be hosted by you, not to be photo props.
I think it’s generally frowned upon if it comes across as a requirement (for example “Dress Code: blue and green semi-formal”), but if it’s phrased as encouraged but not required I think you’re OK (“Dress Code: semi-formal attire. We encourage our guests to wear fun and colorful florals, but please don’t feel like you have to!”)
I’m not into it. I think setting a dress code is fine but asking for specific colors or style is a bigger ask. Also I invited the people I love to my wedding and I love their personal style as it’s a part of their self-expression. As long as they are following the dress code (e.g. cocktail attire, semi formal, black tie) I felt like it would be weird for me to make more specific requests.
It’s a no for me. Puts too much pressure on people. Many of us have our go to guest dresses for weddings. I wouldn’t want to ask people to buy something new. Maybe putting something like “Blue (or whatever color) preferred” would be ok.
I think it depends on your guests? I know I have some friends who would immediately get it and think it’s fun and be on board, but I know my in laws/extended family on the husbands side would think it’s really cringey and weird and probably ignore it.
Personally? As a guest I’d love it and would find it to be fun and honestly make the shopping easier.
Same for the in laws side for me, several of whom would intentionally avoid the preferred dress code just to ruffle my feathers.
It's your wedding and it's your dream you decide what you want and what it will make you happy
Rising Star
You know your guests and family better than we do. I know someone who had a white linen night preparty. Never heard of anyone asking guest of the wedding. Just know if you pick a color other than white or black you will not get the color or color pallete you are envisioning. People will pick something out if their closest that they think is close or completely ignore you.
If by style you mean cocktail, black tie, etc. , that is pretty standard.
It’s annoying because people will need to buy an expensive outfit just for your wedding in a color or style they might not choose for themselves and may not wear again. They’re already buying you a gift and likely paying for travel and hotel expenses. That’s enough.