Last week’s design style trends got some great feedback. In my experience, a traditional look is still the number one event request. The second most requested is a traditional look with modern elements.
This week: Black Tie or Not?
In the past few years I have seen a big switch with dress codes for events. I think it might have to do a lot with the way people are entertaining. There are more buffets than sit down dinners, and a bit less structure to the overall event. (Though I’ve always objected to the idea of wearing black tie on any hot summer day, beach or outdoor event.) I have also seen some hosts suggesting a kind of thematic dress code, for example, the always very elegant all white or all red dress codes.
Which of these is the most requested dress code in your area?
Black tie
President Obama and Mrs. Obama at the Midwest Inaugural ball (Photo via)
Dressy
Think cocktail dress (Photo via)
Thematic
For example, at my book launch party the dress code was: HOT
George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
kendra
April 21, 2010
Definatley”dressy”
Aleah + Nick
April 21, 2010
While we do still see true back tie events, it seems like they are becoming less popular than semi-formal events. I think it’s due in part to many of our clients branching out and planning different types of receptions like brunches, cocktail receptions, and even luncheons for their wedding celebrations.
However, I am a sucker for formal black tie events as there is just something so timeless about the attire and the ambiance.
Aleah Valley
MELISSA
April 21, 2010
ALSO, WE ARE EVOLVING AS PEOPLE AND THERE IS LESS OF A NEED FOR FORMALITY, JUST FOR THE SAKE OFIT.. LOOK IN EUROPE THEY HAVE FOR THE MOST PART BEEN LESS FORMAL IN A MUCH MORE STYLIZED SOCIETY… OUTDOOR AND GARDEN WEDDINGS ARE SO MUCH MORE POPULAR THAN 40 YEARS AGO.. WE NO LONGER WEAR GLOVES AND HAT’S OR HAVE COCKTAILS AT HOME AFTER WORK… SOME OF THE MOST ELEGANT WEDDINGS I HAVE BEEN TOO ARE NOT FORMAL AFFAIRS.. THERE IS WARMTH AND SOUL NOW WHEN IT USE TO BE MUCH MORE ABOUT THE OUTSIDE LOOK OF THE EVENT… COUPLES ARE PUTTING PERSONAL TOUCHES ON EVERYTHING FROM THEIR OWN VOWS TO THE STYLE OF THE WEDDING REPRESENTING THEM IN A INDIVIDUAL WAY.. NO, MORE TEMPLATES….
XXO
MELISSA
Ollie
April 21, 2010
Theme parties are totally IN! I love getting dressed to fit the mood and ambiance of the party. Tropical theme? Hello hula skirt!
Patrick
April 21, 2010
Dressy is in where I live, but sometimes I wish it were theme based.
Tony
April 28, 2010
ALSO, WE ARE EVOLVING AS PEOPLE AND THERE IS LESS OF A NEED FOR FORMALITY, JUST FOR THE SAKE OFIT.. LOOK IN EUROPE THEY HAVE FOR THE MOST PART BEEN LESS FORMAL IN A MUCH MORE STYLIZED SOCIETY… OUTDOOR AND GARDEN WEDDINGS ARE SO MUCH MORE POPULAR THAN 40 YEARS AGO.. WE NO LONGER WEAR GLOVES AND HAT’S OR HAVE COCKTAILS AT HOME AFTER WORK… SOME OF THE MOST ELEGANT WEDDINGS I HAVE BEEN TOO ARE NOT FORMAL AFFAIRS.. THERE IS WARMTH AND SOUL NOW WHEN IT USE TO BE MUCH MORE ABOUT THE OUTSIDE LOOK OF THE EVENT… COUPLES ARE PUTTING PERSONAL TOUCHES ON EVERYTHING FROM THEIR OWN VOWS TO THE STYLE OF THE WEDDING REPRESENTING THEM IN A INDIVIDUAL WAY.. NO, MORE TEMPLATES….
XXO
MELISSA