Where can I put attire on invitations if already printed???

aloesch77 · April 2010

Hi everyone,
I was hoping someone can help me with a "dilemma". I have already ordered and received my invitations and totally forgot to put the type of attire for the wedding! Where can I put it? I am printing direction and accomodation cards myself, can I just put "Attire: semi formal" on either the direction or accomodation card, or should I print an extra small card stating the attire and put it in with the invitation packet?
I am clueless now and would totally appreciate any ideas or suggestions!
TIA

aerinpegadrak · April 2010

You don't actually indicate attire anywhere on your invitation unless it's black tie. The style and wording of your invitation should indicate the dress code. You can put a blurb about attire on your website, but that's about it.

banana468 · April 2010

Ditto PP.

The attire does not properly go on the invitations.

squirrly · April 2010

PPs are correct, it would be improper to mention it. Lucky mistake, I suppose!

aerinpegadrak · April 2010

If people ask how to dress, you can tell them it's semi-formal. If they don't ask, assume that they're adults and can dress themselves. If people show up in jeans, it reflects badly on them, not on you. You won't even notice what your guests are wearing if you're in the right mindset.

vsgal · April 2010

I had people ask me what they were expected to wear to my wedding. I told them whatever they wanted. They are adults and know how to dress themselves. I had people show up in jeans and it was not a big deal. Who cares as long as they are there to celebrate with both of you. By the way, my wedding was at 4:00 with the reception at 5:00