Wedding dress code - how to tell your guests elegantly

Wedding dress code - how to tell your guests elegantly

A wedding dress code is a subject that can give you a headache. You want guests dressed in a way that suits the occasion, but how do you actually say that? Ringing every guest is out of the question, and an insert in the invitation gets lost in the envelope. The answer? An information section on your wedding website.

Why does a dress code matter?

A dress code is not about control - it is a courtesy to your guests. A clear steer on what to wear means:

• ·Guests do not stress before the wedding ("Is this dress smart enough?")
• ·Photos look coherent and polished
• ·The occasion has a consistent feel - everyone dressed at the same level

Popular wedding dress codes

Black tie (very formal):

• ·For men: dinner jacket, bow tie
• ·For women: a full-length evening gown
• ·Best for: weddings in palaces and luxury hotels

Formal / elegant:

• ·For men: a dark suit, tie
• ·For women: a cocktail dress or a midi dress
• ·Best for: classic weddings in banqueting halls

Smart casual:

• ·For men: a jacket, no tie, chinos
• ·For women: a smart dress, a jumpsuit
• ·Best for: outdoor and restaurant weddings

Boho / relaxed:

• ·For men: a linen shirt, light trousers
• ·For women: a flowing dress, flowers in the hair
• ·Best for: weddings in barns, gardens, by a lake

How do you set out a dress code on your wedding website?

In the information section of your wedding website, you can elegantly describe:

• ·The dress code name - "Smart Casual", say
• ·A short description - what that actually means in practice
• ·A tip - "There'll be plenty of dancing, so comfortable shoes are more than welcome!"
• ·What to avoid - "Please avoid white, which is reserved for the bride"

The site is available around the clock - a guest can check the dress code a week, a day or even an hour before the wedding. No card tucked in a drawer can promise that.

The information section - more than just dress code

In the information section of your wedding website you can also include:

• ·Parking - is it free? How many spaces?
• ·Accommodation - a list of recommended hotels and guesthouses nearby
• ·Children - is the wedding child-friendly?
• ·Gifts - a gentle note on your preferences

Everything in one place, beautifully designed, and always up to date.

Dress code in our themes

Every theme at Nasz Wielki Dzień includes a full information section, with room for every detail. Guests do not have to ask - the answers are waiting on the site.

Want to see how it looks? Have a look at our themes or read about everything a wedding website should include.