How Should Your Guests Dress At Your Destination Wedding - Sweet Gibraltar Weddings
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing managerLet’s
face it – for attendees of any level of prior experience, it can be a stressful
process to decide what to wear to a friend or loved one’s wedding. If you’ve
been in that position as an invited guest in the past, you might have been
unsure whether to lean more towards your own personal style, or instead adhere
more closely to whatever dress code the invite sets out.
And
of course, these dilemmas are no different when it comes to weddings
in Gibraltar. That’s all the more reason to try
to make things easier for your own invitees – after all, unless you tell them,
they won’t automatically know what would constitute acceptable attire at your
wedding.
One
obvious thing about dressing appropriately for weddings in Gibraltar and other
Mediterranean destination nuptials, is that it will almost certainly be hot on
the day. So, you’ll naturally want your guests to feel comfortable amid what
are likely to be scorching temperatures.
Beyond
that, the rules of what guests should and shouldn’t wear to a wedding are
broadly similar across most places in Western countries. So, let’s look at the
broad state of play when it comes to wedding guest attire.
What
dress code do you want to set out as a couple?
There
are as many approaches to wedding dress code, of course, as there are weddings
themselves. Nonetheless, the below are the classic dress codes that you can
generally expect to be picking from when setting out the sartorial approach you
expect from your attendees:
- White tie – This is the most
formal dress code. Men usually wear a single-breasted black tailcoat with
a white waistcoat and bow tie. Women are typically required to wear a
full-length dress.
- Black tie – Men might wear a
dark or black dinner jacket, shirt, and bow tie. For women, a maxi dress
might be most appropriate.
- Suit and tie – For men, this
dress code is just what it says on the tin, a suit and tie. Women should
aim for smart dress, potentially choosing a formal dress, trouser suit, or
jumpsuit.
- Smart casual – This means
something different to everyone, so it’s important to be clear about what
you mean by this one when communicating to your invitees. You won’t want
your guests to dress too formally for the anticipated ‘vibe’, simply
because they were afraid of offending you if they turned up in something
more laidback.
- Relaxed – Think stylish, but a
bit more casual. Although this is not a traditional dress code, it is
becoming increasingly popular, especially for weddings in Gibraltar.
Perhaps
you should allow your wedding venue to be a guide?
If
you don’t state a dress code at all on your wedding invites, your would-be
guests are likely to look for clues as to your expectations elsewhere. They
might look up the wedding venue, for instance, and consider what style of dress
would best fit in such a location.
So,
why not take cues from the wedding venue yourselves, as a couple? For a botanical
garden ceremony, for example, a floaty floor length
gown might be perfect for your typical female guest, while a sleek cocktail
dress or satin midi might be a great choice for a high-class
lounge.
On
the other hand, if the ceremony takes place in a church or registry
office, your guests may consider more
traditionally formal modes of dress.
Again,
it’s all about communication. Outline to your guests what you expect from them
in a way that doesn’t leave them misinterpreting the desired all-round
aesthetic of your nuptials.
Both
aesthetic and practical considerations will be important
There
are some things, naturally, that your attendees should probably know about how
to dress for a wedding, without you needing to tell them. Do they really need
to be told, for instance, that they shouldn’t wear something too ‘razzle
dazzle’ that may come across as trying to upstage the two of you, who will –
after all – be the rightful stars of the show?
So,
your prospective guests should certainly know the worth of taking a subtle and
understated approach with their attire on your big day. They should also
already appreciate the importance of ensuring all-day-long comfort in such a
hot location as Gibraltar. Still, you might want to give them a subtle reminder
of that, such as on any wedding website the two of you set up.
Would
you like to discuss your plans with our own capable and experienced wedding
planners, so that we can help ensure every aspect of your special day goes just
right? If so, don’t wait any longer to get
in touch directly with our experts in all things
weddings in Gibraltar today.
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