Outdoor Summer Wedding

[AustinTink]

I'd ask here. OP already has what the attire is requested and is wanting to deviate from that. A linen suit is not the same as a linen shirt. A linen shirt is more what you'd see at a beach. Polo is for the golf course and country club (though is quite common for business casual attire for corporate world).

In my mind I'd consider it on the same level as normal weddings but a consideration in the color palate to more suit a garden rather than a glitzy indoor wedding. The pastel is the clue. And the consideration towards the outdoor setting is the fabric of linen for the suit.

But when in doubt ask especially if you're going for the linen long sleeve or the polo.

The website has been updated. I must not be the only one with questions. Now it says 2 piece summer weight suits or button down shirt and slacks. It also specifically states no ties.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The website has been updated. I must not be the only one with questions. Now it says 2 piece summer weight suits or button down shirt and slacks. It also specifically states no ties.

That's perfect that they updated it, sounds like they still expect more upscale attire not the casual route that would have you wearing Hawaiian shirts.

 

[AustinTink]

That's perfect that they updated it, sounds like they still expect more upscale attire not the casual route that would have you wearing Hawaiian shirts.

He’s not wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Long sleeve linen Guayabera and linen dress slacks. It’s a thing in Texas.

 

[AustinTink]

Next topic. I’m debating with one of my sisters about black and white floral prints at a wedding. I say it’s fine. Some say no white whatsoever for ladies dresses.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

He’s not wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Long sleeve linen Guayabera and linen dress slacks. It’s a thing in Texas.

I was responding to other people's posts on the thread suggesting it..

 

[FreeTime]

Next topic. I’m debating with one of my sisters about black and white floral prints at a wedding. I say it’s fine. Some say no white whatsoever for ladies dresses.

I see no issues since it isn’t solid white.

 

[Disneylover99]

Next topic. I’m debating with one of my sisters about black and white floral prints at a wedding. I say it’s fine. Some say no white whatsoever for ladies dresses.

That sounds pretty.
I think some white in a dress is perfectly fine.

 

[AustinTink]

That sounds pretty.
I think some white in a dress is perfectly fine.

It’s hard to find floral prints without any white. I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a new dress for this thing and have not had a lot of luck.

 

[neverlandsky]

Next topic. I’m debating with one of my sisters about black and white floral prints at a wedding. I say it’s fine. Some say no white whatsoever for ladies dresses.

Could be too wedding party or funeral-ish. Personally, I would go with something else.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

Floral print w/white sounds nice, and should be perfectly fine!

 

[Imzadi]

FWIW even the groom took off his jacket.

Yes, but he had one for the photos. I suggest DH bring a lightweight jacket for any more formal photos, just in case. He can always dress down this way, and be that way for the majority of the event. But, if he doesn't bring a jacket, he can't dress UP. He can expect to probably have the jacket slung over on the back of his chair most of the time.

That’s exactly what I was thinking. He’ll be wrinkled but not dying in the heat.

I would nix a linen anything, as you said, he may look like a rumpled mess after 10 minutes in the heat. Normally this would not be a problem. But, the whole wedding day may end up being a blur for the bride & groom. It's not until they see the photos and video, that they really are able to take in the details and be "at" their own wedding.

The wedding photos are also what will out last photos of other events. So, it would be good to not look like a rumpled mess for posterity.

 

[QueenIsabella]

My DD29 is calling for "cocktail attire" for her August wedding. It's 4pm, on a mountain top in western Massachusetts. My youngest, DS19, is a bridesman, and he'll be wearing a velvet jacket with chinos. It was chosen because the color matches the bridesmaids, and was on clearance--he didn't want to dress like a groomsman, but he wanted to fit in. He can take the jacket off, pretty much as soon as the photos are done and he enters the reception venue (which is inside--wedding is outside). We'll see how it goes. The rest of the guys in the bridal party will be in suits--but again, who knows for how long after their grand entrance.

 

[anniemae]

Usually an outdoor wedding or an afternoon wedding is more casual, but a 6pm wedding may require a bit more formal attire. I think a short sleeve shirt with a collar, or long sleeve with the sleeves rolled up is fine with linen pants. He may want to bring a light jacket to wear inside for the reception, to dress up his outfit but leave it in the car for the ceremony. Honestly I think you will see many men dressed in casual clothes and maybe even some shorts

 

[nancipants]

Summer outdoor wedding feels like the perfect time to bring out the kilts.