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In this day and age, many of the traditions of yesteryear have gone out the window. These guidelines are intended only to give you ideas of what the ultra-formal, formal, semi-formal, informal Weddings traditionally consist of. Of course, many couples merge two "types" together, and come up with their own style. We encourage you to combine your own personal styles, customs & traditions together to find your perfect Wedding style.
Ultra Formal Wedding
Attire for the Bride & Groom
Traditionally, an Ultra formal Wedding usually includes an elegant floor-length traditional gown with a long train and a veil in a complementary length for the bride. For the Groom, white tie and tails in the evening, cutaways in the daytime.
Wedding Party size & Attire
Four to twelve bridesmaids in floor-length dresses. Four to twelve groomsmen with tie & tails in the evening, cutaways in the daytime.
Mothers
Long dresses for the mothers of the bride and groom.
Time: High noon, late afternoon or evening ceremony.
Guest Count: 200 or more guests.
Invitations: Engraved invitations, usually the large size, with separate reception invitations enclosed.
Reception: A large and lavish reception. Usually, there are strict seating arrangements.
Formal Wedding
Attire for the Bride & Groom: For the Bride, a traditional Wedding gown with a chapel or sweep train and a veil. Formal clothes (black tie in the evening, stroller jackets with striped trousers in the daytime) for the Groom.
Wedding Party size & Attire: Two to six bridesmaids, usually the long dresses. For the groomsman, formal clothes (black tie in the evening, stroller jackets with striped trousers in the daytime).
Mothers
Long or elaborate street - length dresses for the mothers of the bride and groom.
Time: Ceremony at any hour of the day.
Guest Count: At least 100 or more guests.
Invitations: Engraved or raised printed invitations, usually with separate reception invitations enclosed.
Reception: A festive reception with seating arrangements.
Semiformal Wedding
Attire for the Bride & Groom: Traditionally, most formal Wedding guidelines also apply to semi-formal Weddings. A semi-formal Wedding usually includes an elaborate street-length or tea-length dress (or a simple floor-length dress) and a hat or short veil for the Bride. Dark suits for the Groom.
Wedding Party size & Attire: One or two bridal attendants in street-length or tea length dresses. One or two groomsmen in dark suits.
Mothers
Long dresses or suits for the mothers of the bride and groom.
Time: A morning or early afternoon ceremony. At smaller weddings, pew ribbons and aisle carpets are usually omitted.
Guest Count: 100 or more guests.
Invitations: A single engraved or raised printed invitation to both ceremony and reception.
Reception: Smaller, more personal celebration. Usually there are no seating arrangements.
Informal/Casual Wedding
Attire for the Bride & Groom: The Bride wears a suit; the Groom, a suit as well.
Wedding Party size & Attire: Usually, there is only a Best Man & Maid of Honor. The Best Man wears a suit, the Maid of Honor wears a simple dress.
Mothers
Long dresses for the mothers of the bride and groom.
Time: A daytime ceremony anywhere, including City Hall or Wedding Chapel.
Guest Count: Usually significantly smaller, including relatives and close friends.
Invitations: Handwritten or personal invitations to the intimate ceremony and reception.
Reception: A small gathering of friends & family with guests seating themselves.
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