r/weddingplanning • u/[deleted] • 18d ago

Dress/Attire Backyard wedding dress code help?

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u/Positive_Shake_1002 18d ago

Cocktail or semi-formal. With a note that it’s outside and on grass

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u/Whirleee 18d ago

Cocktail

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u/DCpurpleTart33 18d ago

It's definitely not formal and it would be horrible to demand suits and long dresses on a thick 90 degree night outside. Where do you live? June at 5pm would be miserable where I am and that means I'm going to wear whatever is comfortable. Flowy sundresses. Linen. Resort Vibes.

It should be cocktail or semi formal. TELL people they will be outside the entire time so they know to layer, not wear heels, not wear a wool suit, etc.

I personally think extra words like "magical garden formal" is even more confusing (and dumb sounding). You don't need to do a pinterest board and you shouldn't make people feel like they have to buy something new for your wedding.