Please wear something in which you feel comfortable and beautiful! Keep in mind that the wedding is outdoors, so it may be a bit chilly during the ceremony, especially for our Southern guests! Please avoid dresses that are primarily white or off-white. The wedding party will be wearing navy and silver.

From The Knot

Black-Tie-Optional, At a Glance

A black-tie-optional dress code means you have the option to wear black-tie attire (an evening gown or a tuxedo) but can instead wear formal attire (a suit or long dress).

Appropriate attire options for a black-tie-optional dress code include full-length gowns, long formal dresses, dressy jumpsuits and pantsuits, tuxedos and suits.

As with a black-tie dress code, it's generally best to avoid wearing colors that are too bright or light to a black-tie-optional wedding.

Dress Length and Style:

The biggest difference between black-tie attire and black-tie-optional attire is that full-length evening gowns are preferred but not a must. A midi-length dress is also acceptable—just avoid anything above the knee, as it will be too casual.

Wedding guest jumpsuits are another gray area for guests. Ultimately, whether or not a jumpsuit is acceptable depends on the style. Avoid anything that feels a little too laid-back (for example, bold patterned fabric) and instead opt for something tailored and elevated.

Black-Tie-Optional Men's Attire:

Black-tie-optional men's and gender-neutral attire can be just as confusing as women's attire. For example, what type of jacket should you wear? Well, classic black-tie attire means that tuxedos are mandatory, while black-tie optional means that the tuxedos are, well, optional. It's totally acceptable to swap out the tuxedo jacket for a structured suit jacket and wear an understated tie.

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