“They have no precedent for an unusual dress code where a couple calls for something other than black tie, formal, cocktail or casual attire. Her bridal shower guests have a board of their own to tackle Smith's “LoveShackFancy” dress code. She works for Pinterest and has already been pinning inspiration to give them a boost. Smith, in Arlington, Virginia, hasn't left guests guessing. Her vision? Sunset-colored gowns of oranges, yellows, purples, blues and pinks with fun accessories, and tuxedoes with bow ties and pocket squares of the same colors. “His favorite thing was the sunsets where I’m getting married."
“It's in honor of my late grandfather," she said of the theme. Madison Smith, 32, is a May 2024 bride and her dress code calls for “Black Tie Sunset Glam.” The wedding will be held at the Bonnet Island Estate in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. There's often sentimental meaning behind wedding themes. You don’t need to dress like Orville Peck to fit the theme, though if that’s your style, oh my god go for it!” And if you’re really into it you could add a cowboy hat.
“But pairing some cowboy boots with a sundress or swapping a tie for a bolo tie goes a long way. “I had a client who had to do a ‘Fancy Ranch’ theme a few months ago and she was tempted to go buy a new outfit from head to toe,” she said. Strauss, the stylist, regularly faces the issue among her clients. He managed a bow tie with multicolored polkas and a formal suit that left him feeling “slightly out of place” among a sea of vibrant colors. James Berger, 32, in Las Vegas, was among guests told to express their inner spirit. Small adjustments may be enough, like wearing a regular suit but swapping out a dress shirt for one in an on-theme pattern. Unless, of course, it's literally a costume party.” She implored guests staring down out-there dress codes to remember: “It's not a costume. Her client decided on a neutral-tone linen suit with a vintage beaded necklace or two. “Mad Max-meets-Carnival on mushrooms” in lamé, combat boots, rhinestones, body paint and goggles for the latter, she said. The difference? Hippie flowy dresses, bell bottoms, tunics, tie dye, big round sunglasses and woven headbands for the former. “He clarified with the couple that it’s more Woodstock, less Burning Man. One of her clients has a “Music Festival Formal” wedding coming up. “They’re invested enough in how everyone looks to have put forth a kooky dress code.” “Another wedding I went to was ‘Funky Formal.’”įor guidance, Gotthelf turned to Sophie Strauss, who bills herself as a “stylist for regular people.” Strauss suggests following up with the couple if they haven't made themselves clear. “We had these shiny intergalactic Batsheva prairie dresses. She was a bridesmaid for the “Space Disco Cowboy” nuptials of friends who shuttled their guests to an abandoned ghost town near Austin, Texas. Rikki Gotthelf, 32, in Los Angeles, attended a wedding recently and has three more this year. “Most guests have a lot of fun with it,” Coyne said. “Tropical Formal,” for instance, could be long, flowing dresses in bright summer colors and linen suits with playful ties. When her company builds wedding websites for clients, it includes descriptions for dress codes like “Wine Country Chic,” urging couples to offer a broad enough palette for people to express themselves. “The key is making sure there’s communication behind the dress code. The wedding of a college classmate had a “smart, but not too smart casual” dress code.Įmily Coyne, founder of Emily Coyne Events based in San Francisco, said wacky dress codes come down to couples striving to make their nuptials custom and unique. What happened to just 'casual,' ‘cocktail’ and ‘formal’? Now I gotta Google ‘After 5 Formal Festive Renaissance attire’ to figure out if you want me to give Great Gatsby or King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table.” She recently posted on Twitter: “These new age event dress codes are the bane of my existence. Heading into the busy summer season for weddings and other special events, Indya Wright in Washington, D.C., has had enough. Other wedding guests have contended with “Tropical Formal," “Snappy Casual” and “Garden Party Whimsical.” One donned a rainbow tie-dye T-shirt, à la the Grateful Dead. At the dive bar wedding, Long said plenty of older guests got into the spirit. Some couples are offering mood boards as a way to guide guests, including older ones. A lot of sequins were happening," Long said.
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One of our friends went full 1960s with go-go boots and a bouffant. The bride deemed it a bit too “Kardashian cosplay.” Long finally settled on a slinky gold lamé number by Norma Kamali, and a great time was had. After exchanging thoughts for months with the officiant, who is also a friend, Long took her outfit idea - a strappy ultra-mini dress - to the bride.
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