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The Curious Bag
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Many rules of etiquette apply to formal wedding events. From invitation designs to wedding-day attire, etiquette rules shape the look and feel of formal weddings. Casual or informal wedding activities are bound less by tradition and more by personal preferences and interests.
Invitations
According to Wedding Approved, email, phone calls and word of mouth are acceptable ways to send informal wedding invitations. If using paper invitations, quirky fonts, colors and wording are acceptable By contrast, formal weddings require heavyweight paper, classic letter styles and traditional wording.
Attire
According to Martha Stewart Weddings, wedding gowns that are halter and slip dresses in non-white colors are acceptable attire for informal weddings.
Location
Back yards, private residences and public spaces are possible locations for informal weddings.
Ceremony
The traditional processional is an option instead of a requirement for an informal wedding.
Reception Food
For informal weddings, The Wedding Garden suggests recruiting friends to bake several cakes as opposed to purchasing a traditional wedding cake.
Source:
Wedding Approved: Helpful Wedding Invitation Tips
Martha Stewart Weddings: Wedding Attire Basics
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