Black Tie Wedding

• This is normally an evening wedding. Men should wear a tuxedo with a black bow tie. Women should wear a cocktail dress or long evening gown in neutrals.
  
  

Formal or Black Tie Optional Wedding

• This is less formal but still calls for formal dress such as a dark formal suit or tuxedo. Women's attire is dressy suits, long dresses or formal-length cocktail dresses.
  
  

Beach Wedding

• This ceremony calls for formal but also weather-appropriate attire. Men's clothing includes summer suits, linen shirts or pants, khakis and sandals. Women should wear a knee-length sundress with flat sandals.
  
  

Semiformal Wedding

• This event depends on the time of day. Men should wear a suit and tie--light for day, darker for evening. Women should wear a cocktail dress or fancy skirt and top. The same colors apply.
  
  

Casual Wedding

• This requires business casual wear. Men can wear dress pants with a button-down shirt or polo. Women can wear a sundress, skirt or pants with a blouse.
  
  

Extra Wedding Attire Tips

• Don't wear white unless told otherwise, and you can wear black. Keep your dress or skirt knee-length or lower. And bring a wrap or jacket.