Wedding Styles

Formal Evening Wedding

BRIDE: Floor-length gown with train and long veil. Elaborate fabric and ornamentation. Ivory, white, pastel.
BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
MEN: Black tuxedos, black tails.

Formal Daytime Wedding

BRIDE: Floor-length gown with train and long veil. Less elaborate fabric and ornamentation. Ivory, white, pastel.
BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
MEN: Gray- striped pants. Cutaway coats or short jackets in black or gray.

Semi-Formal Evening Wedding

BRIDE: Floor-length or tea-length gown. Elbow-length or shorter veil. Elaborate fabric and ornamentation. White, pastel.
BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Elaborate fabrics. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
MEN: Depends on the season. Dinner jackets; dark or light formal suits.

Semi-Formal Daytime Wedding

BRIDE: Floor-length or tea-length gown. Elbow-length or shorter veil. Less elaborate fabric and ornamentation. White, pastel.
BRIDESMAIDS: Tea-length or floor-length dresses with hats or other hair ornaments. Less elaborate fabrics. Any color; maid of honor may wear contrasting color.
MEN: Gray or black strollers; formal dark suits.

Informal Wedding

BRIDE: Floor-length or tea-length gown; dressy suit. Short veil or hat. White, pastel.
BRIDESMAIDS: Dresses the same length as bridal gown or shorter.
MEN: Dark business suits; white or natural jackets or suits in warm weather.