Dress The Part For Any Type Of Wedding

When it comes to wedding attire, there’s a time and place for everything. Whether your wedding is in the afternoon on the beach or an evening one in a church banquet hall, there’s a right way to dress for the part.

Style – Ultra Formal – Usually for evening weddings indoors or under canopies

• Bride & Groom – Though it may sound daunting, the ultra formal look is easy to achieve. Most wedding dresses will already be in this style, and the bride can add accents like elbow-length gloves and wear a veil. The groom should wear a tuxedo, complete with a cummerbund or vest, bow tie and formal shoes.
• Wedding Party – Bridesmaids should wear floor-length dresses and have their hair in up-do’s or other formal styles. Groomsmen should follow the groom and wear a tuxedo, but add different color accessories than the groom’s so the groom stands apart.
• Guests – Women should wear gowns or formal dresses and men should wear tuxedos or a sharp suit. An understated tie is acceptable.

Style – Formal – Usually for evening or daytime weddings, indoors or outdoors

• Bride & Groom – The bride should have no trouble looking the part in the majority of the dresses available. A veil would be appropriate for this style. The groom should wear a tuxedo, but a well-tailored 2- or 3-button suit with a tie is just as acceptable.
• Wedding Party – Bridesmaids should wear floor-length dresses with formal shoes. Groomsmen should follow the groom and wear a tux or suit, but with different color accessories.
• Guests – Women may wear gowns or formal dresses and men should wear a sharp suit with an understated tie.

Style – Semi-Formal – Usually for evening or daytime weddings, indoors or outdoors

• Bride & Groom – This is the most popular style for weddings and brides will often get creative by wearing a garland or a tiara instead of a veil. The groom should wear a sharp suit and a white or black tie.
• Wedding Party – Bridesmaids may wear floor-length or tea-length dresses. Again, groomsmen should follow the groom and wear a suit, but with different color accessories.
• Guests – Women should wear dresses that reflect the time of day, and men should wear a suit with a tie.

Style – Casual – Evening or daytime weddings, indoors or outdoors

• Bride & Groom – This style will allow for most attire options. Brides can wear anything from a typical wedding gown to a simple white dress. Men should wear a suit and tie, but can get more creative with their accessory colors.
• Wedding Party – Bridesmaids should wear tea-length dresses, but not anything longer than what the bride is wearing. Groomsmen should wear a suit and tie.
• Guests – Women should wear dresses that reflect the time of day, and men should wear a suit, with or without a tie.

Style – Unique – Evening or daytime weddings, indoors or outdoors

• Bride & Groom – More and more these days, the lines between wedding attire and formalwear have been blurred. Brides may wear a splash of color on their gowns, such as a gold sash or green trim on the hem. Though menswear hasn’t strayed too much, a splash of color on a tie or other accessories have been seen in recent weddings.
• Wedding Party – Though the men may stick to their suits, bridesmaids can wear unique dresses with unexpected pairings. In one winter wedding, brides wore mini dresses with faux mink bolero jackets. It all depends on the theme of the wedding and the look that is trying to be achieved.
• Guests – Women can wear dresses or even nicely tailored pantsuits while men should wear a suit and tie, not necessarily in dark colors.

Style – Bohemian – Usually for daytime weddings, indoors or outdoors

• Bride & Groom – Lots of couples who marry on the beach or in other settings in nature will wear simple linen outfits. The bride may wear a simple sheath or flowing dress and the groom may wear a linen shirt (Hawaiian print is popular) and pants or shorts, both of them oftentimes going barefoot.
• Wedding Party – Bridesmaids should follow the bride and wear dresses that are no more formal than the bride’s, and the groomsmen should wear outfits similar to the groom.
• Guests – Women can wear casual dresses and men should wear slacks with a button-down shirt, a tie is optional.