Our wedding is semi-formal. I feel like I followed all of the ettiquette regarding dress codes. I did not mention it on my invitations anywhere, but I had what I felt was semi-formal invitations so as to give people the indication. A few people have asked me about the dress code, and I just replied by letting them know that there is not specific dress code but the groom will be wearing a suit, not a tux, and the bridesmaids dresses are long, but a casual style. Basically, as long as ppl aren't in jeans, sneakers, or shorts I will be happy.
Well the issue is on my FI's side. He got a text from his cousin asking if her 10 y/o son has to wear a tux, as well. He asked her "as well as who?" She replied, "as well as the men." He replied saying it is not black tie and suits are more than fine, and she said back "Oh, I was told it's a VERY formal affair." He then just called her and straightened it out, but he was really annoyed. Apparently his aunt had told this cousin that it was black tie. I don't know where the aunt got that impression, but then he had to also call her to tell her it isn't.
This just annoys me b/c three days ago a different person emailed my FI asking if he has to wear a tux, b/c a diff. cousin of my FI's told him that he did. I don't know who is the source of this black tie rumor or why ppl think this.
Is there anything we should do to stop this rumor? I would hate for ppl to go out of their way to get a tux and then find out my FI is wearing a suit and then they feel overdressed.
