A wedding couple has caused a stir after sending out wedding invitations with an “aggressive” dress code.
Guests were asked to wear “black cocktail attire” and make sure not to wear signs of any color or white.
The bride and groom described the dress code in the invitation and in the following Q&A section. They also asked guests to confirm that they had seen the request in the digital RSVP.
The tactic was quickly called “aggressive” and “unnecessary” by dozens after images of the invitation were posted to a popular Facebook group.
‘We would love to see our friends and family dressed up with us. We requested black cocktail attire for our wedding. PLEASE WEAR ONLY BLACK CLOTHING!’ said the couple.
Guests were asked to wear ‘black cocktail attire’ and show no signs of any color or white.
The bride and groom outlined the dress code in the invitation and Q&A section, and also made it a requirement when guests filled out the digital RSVP form.
‘Please avoid clothing, including white, which is reserved for bride and groom. In addition to wearing black, jeans, shorts, and sportswear are not permitted.
“Men should wear closed-toed shoes for the ceremony and reception.”
The RSVP also included a box for guests to check, confirming that black would be worn.
The first option said: ‘I’m dressed all in black! No white undershirts for men, no white or colored details for women, strictly all black clothing.
The second option said, “I’m not sure about my outfit.” “I don’t want to stand out and would like to ask more questions about what I plan to wear.”
Many shared their thoughts on the strict request, with many comparing an all-black dress code to the attire worn at funerals.
To ensure guests are aware of the dress code, the RSVP also included a box to check to confirm whether black will be worn (pictured).
The tactic was quickly called “aggressive” and “unnecessary” by dozens after images of the invitation were posted to a popular Facebook group (file image).
I bet this is an outdoor summer wedding, in some barn with a tent on the side. No thanks,” one wrote.
‘No. That’s too specific. Without any accent color? And they are SO SMART! “I love black clothing, but take your aggressively goth demands elsewhere,” said another.
A third added: “It’s okay for some people to wear a little black dress to a wedding but when everyone does it I’m definitely going to think of a funeral when I see it.”
“I understand that I have a dress code, but when the wedding is about you to the point of making it difficult or uncomfortable for your guests, it ruins the whole point of it being a celebration with them and turns them into cast members of your show ‘
“I won’t buy a new suit for a wedding unless I’m at the damn wedding,” said another.
One admitted he would refuse unless there was a guarantee of free alcohol.