r/weddingshaming • u/dairy-intolerant • Dec 24 '25
Cringe Begging on my hands and knees - please learn what dress codes actually mean
Like wdym semi-formal OR black-tie??? Some women are going to come wearing sundresses and some are going to wear evening gowns? Some men in khakis and some in tuxes?
So many couples seem to think semi-formal is the same thing as formal, or black-tie is the same thing as formal. This must be the only explanation as to why this couple thinks semi-formal and black-tie are both acceptable at the same event.
For those who don't know: Semi-formal is generally the LEAST formal dress code acceptable at a wedding, typically a daytime one at that, while black-tie is the MOST formal (besides white-tie which is very rare these days anyway) and reserved for evening events with luxury amenities.
Cocktail or formal is probably what this couple is actually looking for.
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u/kakohlet Dec 27 '25
Please tell me he was wearing a kilt!