Invitation Wording...

alfdallas21

Hello Ladies!

I'm sure since it's Friday I probably won't receive that many responses but I had to put my question out here now while it was on my mind...so exactly how do you tell your guests in your invitation you would like for them to wear black?...I know, I know it's a very strange request but there's a reason behind the madness...LOL!

Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.

Have a great weekend.

TIA! 

danielle16_17

Here's  some poems I found .. you could change them to fit better with yours

We hope you'll join in on our romatic theme
To bring us closer together as bridal and guest
Please wear black, I know it sounds whack

If  black makes you sallow
Have no fear, wear whatever you have on hand
This color palette is not mandatory
But your joyful and lovely presence is in demand!

OR another I found...


Roses are red
Brides wear white
We're telling you what to wear
Even though it isn't right

Black Clothes
is the only way you can come
when we say I do

If you don't wear those colors
then we don't want you to come
just remember this theme
is only for fun!


if there is a certain reason why you want guest to wear that color I think you should not put it in the invation but let it get passed by word around... some people might think its rude that your asking them to wear a certain color

MsLaura31

Now I'm curious why you want guests in black?

Maybe you could add a line to the reception card...
"If you'd like to join in on the stylish fun, please come in black!" Or however you want to word it.

I'm not trying to talk you out of it, because it's your wedding and you should have it exactly the way you want. But honestly, it may not worth the hassle to ask people to wear a certain thing... Just think about how hard it is coordinate BMs' dresses, and then multiply drama that by your guest list...

It could be super fun, or a nightmare. Just something to think about.

haley05aggie

I think you could add a small enclosure card that said attire for the event ishould be all black, please contact [you] for questions and something like 'we appreciate you taking part in our vision'

I would not print it on the invite, though.  If you have too, add in small type at the bottom.