Black Tie Weddings??

tuxedo

Hi,

Just wondring what is everyones thinking on Black Tie Weddings??

Are they a thing of the past or are they they worthwhile??

Dave

bensoneb

First of all, the advice I would give you is that it's YOUR wedding so you are entitled to do it YOUR way...

Having said that, have a think about the extra expense for your guests if you want to go that route. It's a very expensive time for guests so if you feel that Black tie won't be a problem and won't put anyone under pressure, go for it.

tuxedo

What do you think of the finish look of a black tie wedding??

DotOrg

we were at one black tie wedding last year and it does make everyone feel like the occasion is that bit more important. if your guests don't mind the extra expense, I say go for it, you'll only be having one wedding, you should have it in your style

mikeanywhere

DotOrg wrote: »

we were at one black tie wedding last year and it does make everyone feel like the occasion is that bit more important. if your guests don't mind the extra expense, I say go for it, you'll only be having one wedding, you should have it in your style

Have to agree

bobbbb

Whenever i have to go to them i deduct the cost of the suit hire from the present.

I think its so ignorant to make your guests have to spend more money than they have to.

hunnymonster

tuxedo, It's probably best if you clarify that you are investigating a new business idea. Transparency and all that...

I like black tie weddings. They look great. People do complain about the additional cost though. This only applies to one subgroup of the guests - men who are not in the bridal party and no not already own a tux. Most women will spend the same on any wedding regardless of dress code, the men in the bridal party generally have to get dressier outfits and many men already have tuxedo's so couples need to consider the other men that will be attending. Will it put additional strain on these men to hire/buy a tux? Would they feel uncomfortable in such a "get-up". If yes, do should this be a over-riding concern of the couple getting married?

tuxedo

hunnymonster wrote: »

tuxedo, It's probably best if you clarify that you are investigating a new business idea. Transparency and all that...

I like black tie weddings. They look great. People do complain about the additional cost though. This only applies to one subgroup of the guests - men who are not in the bridal party and no not already own a tux. Most women will spend the same on any wedding regardless of dress code, the men in the bridal party generally have to get dressier outfits and many men already have tuxedo's so couples need to consider the other men that will be attending. Will it put additional strain on these men to hire/buy a tux? Would they feel uncomfortable in such a "get-up". If yes, do should this be a over-riding concern of the couple getting married?

Firstly i apologise for not making it clear, i am investigating a new business idea and i think this is the best place to find out if my idea is viable, with people who will be spending this money...

My idea is a mobile suit rental business, bringing suits to the customer to elimate the hassle of going shop to shop...

I am enquiring do people this thi would be wortwhile??

Thanks

hunnymonster

(just thinking out loud) In terms of the mobile rental business, are you thinking of the bridal party (groom, groomsmen, fathers etc) or the other guests? For the former, you don't need to be concerned with black-tie weddings as mostly these would be formal wear no matter what everyone else is wearing.

My gut feeling is that the groom is where the business will be. He is most likely to be saying his holidays for the honeymoon so if you can go to him for fittings etc, especially if you can do it at times to suit him, I think it could be a goer. Another good thing, would be that you could collect the suit after the wedding so noone trapsing into town with a hangover the next day.

Do you think the premises rental saving will balance out the travelling costs so that you can be competitive. That would be my main concern, wedding are so expensive, people are trying to get the best value from each aspect.

As I said, I'm not an expert in any way, I'm just throwing ideas out there.

tuxedo

Hi HM,

I need all the feedback i can get it gives me a new angle to look at.

€€€ depending but i would be looking at Bridal Party & Guests, also debs, balls etc...

I want to cut the shop out so i can save but pass these savings on to the Bride & Groom...

Nice graphics on a van, nice website, & my new idea that was given was a freephone/lo-call number??

All feedback welcome!!

Thanks

MJOR

I'm having a blacktie wedding!

leef23

Hi,

I'm getting married in May and always wanted a black & white wedding. I don't feel comfortable telling people they can only wear certain colours. My wedding party are going to be in black & white and the room decorations will be too.

I'm more then happy with that.

Poloman

First of all everyone is different...

Personally, I think they are bad.

If i was making the effort to attend the wedding, give a nice present, possibly take time off work, pay for a hotel, ask people to mind my pets and travel to/from said event... to be asked to fork out for a black tie I would not be happy.

I would see it as extra pressure and I would be a bit annoyed at the couple getting married as I have already bought a few suits to look nice on such occassions and I am comfortable in that as well as taking the time to go get fitted for the penguin outfit.

Then again it is your big day so do whatever you feel right!