Casual Wedding Attire
Casual wedding attire explained for guests who want to look intentional without overdressing the venue.
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Casual
Relaxed, but still respectful. Aim for neat guest attire rather than everyday errands.
Good choices
- Sundress or smart separates
- Button-down or knit polo with chinos
- Clean loafers, flats or dress sandals
Avoid
- Gym clothes
- Ripped denim
- Beach flip-flops unless invited
For summer weddings: Casual still follows the venue: backyard casual is different from restaurant casual.
Casual in plain English
Relaxed, but still respectful. Aim for neat guest attire rather than everyday errands.
Best for backyard, brunch and low-key restaurant weddings.
What to wear
- Sundress or smart separates
Works well for this code when the venue and season agree. - Button-down or knit polo with chinos
Works well for this code when the venue and season agree. - Clean loafers, flats or dress sandals
Works well for this code when the venue and season agree.
What to avoid
- Gym clothes
It can make the outfit read too casual, too bridal or too impractical. - Ripped denim
It can make the outfit read too casual, too bridal or too impractical. - Beach flip-flops unless invited
It can make the outfit read too casual, too bridal or too impractical.
Season note
Casual still follows the venue: backyard casual is different from restaurant casual.
FAQs
- What does casual mean for a wedding?
Relaxed, but still respectful. Aim for neat guest attire rather than everyday errands. - What should I wear to a casual wedding?
Sundress or smart separates; Button-down or knit polo with chinos; Clean loafers, flats or dress sandals - What should I avoid wearing?
Gym clothes; Ripped denim; Beach flip-flops unless invited