Formal Wedding Etiquette

Formal Wedding Etiquette is necessary for all who are involved and attending a wedding of this nature. It is a very classy and formal event that one would want to act the part.

As a formal wedding is a special event, wedding etiquette states that they should never be held in an outdoor setting. They are normally held in a church with a clergy member or minister presiding over it. 

The formal wedding etiquette shows that these weddings have religious undertones. The minister or member of the clergy will have a prayer, a special message for the bride and groom and a benediction on the couple's union. It is a reverent ceremony.

Due to the nature of the ceremony, your clothing and dress for the ceremony should show your respect. If it is stated that this is a black-tie affair, men should wear tuxedos, with the women wearing floor length formal gowns. If black-tie is not stated, men can go with the tuxedo or a dark suit and women do not need to wear a floor length formal, rather something dressy.

In this type of wedding the bride wears a long white gown, with a chapel train, gloves and a veil that is at least finger tip length. She can have between 4-10 bridesmaids with a flower girl. Their attire should be in accordance to a formal wedding, modest and classy.

For the groom, he is to wear a tuxedo. Along with his best man, he can have 4-10 groomsmen or ushers and a ring bearer It is good for the number to match that of the bridesmaids. These gentlemen will also wear tuxedos.

If you have been invited to a formal wedding, use good wedding rsvp etiquette and respond quickly. They will need to know who is attending to plan the seating and food accordingly.

Formal weddings are a beautiful, solemn ceremony that will celebrate the union of two wonderful people. As you take part in a wedding of this nature enjoy the time you have to be with those you love.