im sure this has been asked BUT...

Starmusica

Is it rude to put "formal attire" on an invite? A few guests have already asked me...

sarah0725

Yes, it is rude. And it really doesn't mean anything either.

opalsky007

I would leave it off the invite, unless it's a requirement of your venue. It's not generally polite to tell adults how to dress.

PreppySailor

I think the consensus is that it's not polite to tell adults what to wear, but somewhat acceptable if a jacket is required by your venue.

kristinalily

Yeah, if it's required I would definitely put it...otherwise I'm sure people can look at the venue and figure it out themselves/word of mouth.

MyNameIsNot

The only time you can specify attire is if it is black/white tie (super formal) or if the venue has a dress code.  Otherwise, the formality of your invitation indicates the formality of the event.  

sarah0725

I'm going to require everyone at my wedding to wear one red sock and one blue sock. Can I put that on the invitations?

kristinalily

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[QUOTE]I'm going to require everyone at my wedding to wear one red sock and one blue sock. Can I put that on the invitations?
Posted by sarah0725[/QUOTE]

Umm, yeah...because I definitely would have worn one yellow and one blue if I didn't know. I would have felt kinda out of place.

stefani103

If the venue has a dress code, then that can be included on an insert, and I would try to quote the venue exactly so it's THEM telling guests what to wear, and not YOU.

I agree with word of mouth. Make sure both sets of parents know, and you're good to go. It's also somewhat acceptable to put on a wedding web site, especially if there are special conditions (proper footwear for being outside, which I doubt is your issue) and if you can quote the venue.

And Sarah, only if they are the same level of formality. No cotton socks at my wedding! 

JessAndTrav

I would use word of mouth and maybe list something about it on the website.

Most people can judge by the location what kind of attire to wear.

I'd probably wear a sundress to a wedding at the VFW Hall. I'd wear something much nicer to a wedding at a winery.