I've hit a road block with dress code. The wedding party is wearing converse; ladies in long dresses and gentlemen in dress pants with a dress shirt, vest, and tie. The venue is by no means "formal". But some family members want to dress close to black tie/formal and don't want to look like odd ducks. How do I word the dress code (on the website, not the invitations) to say come dressed nicely but don't feel you need to go buy a new suit/tux? I don't want to alienate people who are scared off by words like "formal".
Something like "Come dressed to party in ... "
Any advice?? I know most people won't even pay attention to the "dress code", but I'm covering my bases in case anyone inquires.