What is the criteria for a formal wedding?

Question

Dress

bridesmaid

Tuxedos

flowers

time

ect...

Answer 1

Traditional Weddings are held in a church.

I am not sure what else you want to know there really isn't any "criteria" for a "formal" wedding aside from "formal" attire.

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Answer 2

The dress should be formal, of a formal material, long and something that you're happy with and feel good in.

A formal wedding should have 8-10 bridesmaids and likewise, groomsmen.

Tuxedos are of course part of a formal wedding. Black and traditional are great. Tails are acceptable in VERY formal settings and "white tie" is the most formal of all.

Flowers should be plentiful - lining the aisles, large alter arrangements, full bouquets, tasteful and beautiful centerpieces etc.

Formal weddings are most always at night.

Dinner should be plated, drinks should be hosted (free to the guests), a champagne toast is practically required by law. A live band is more formal than a DJ. A string quartet is essential for the formal ceremony and cocktail hour.

and most of all NO MONEY DANCE!!!!

There are so many guidelines, I could go on for days! Feel free to ask a specific question if you didn't get your answer.

Answer 3

Dress - long formal (over the top not plain)

bridesmaid - long formal

Tuxedos - yes (black tie, or even tails)  Tails for the Groom

flowers - real - never artificial

time - after 5:00pm

ect...

not sure what you mean by etc. but it should be a sit down dinner not a buffet.  There should be a cocktail hour but it can be a cash bar plus you should serve (free) champagne. The cake should be ultra gourmet - and beautifully decorated and a center of attraction.  There should be centerpieces on evry table.  The church should have flowers at the altar and on every other pew.  Your should have a dance after dinner - not a DJ, but a band.  Never go past midnight.

Answer 4

A formal wedding is ideal for those couples who value elegance and tradition. It can often be a very expensive wedding as well, but if your budget isn't as big as your dreams, don't worry. Just ensure that your setting is beautiful and formal.

ATTIRE:

Groom: Black tie or white tie

Groomsmen: the groom’s attendants usually wear similar attire to the groom

Bride: the bride usually wears a long white gown, chapel train, gloves and an optional fingertip length veil during the day. During the evening the veil is longer.

Bridesmaids: bridesmaids’ usually wear dresses of similar length to the bride

FLOWERS: Think white roses, white orchids, stephanotis, classic flowers.

FAVORS: A bottle of wine or an engraved silver key chain.

MUSIC: Small orchestra or a standards band

INVITATIONS: An engraved invitation on a heavy card stock such as those offered by Cranes

SETTING: a country club, museum, ballroom.

TIME:  Usually after 6pm, but there is no set time.

TRANSPORTATION: Drive away in a vintage Rolls Royce, use black stretch limousines for the rest of the day.

Answer 5

Groom: Black tie or white tie

Groomsmen: Black tie

Bride: formal ballgown length dress

Bridesmaids:usually long dresses but sometimes detailed shorter or tea length dresses in silk or satin.

Flowers: white roses or orchids with stephanotis -- classic flowers.

Can be daytime or night time but for before 5 wedding party men should be in daytime formalwear

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You do not have to indicate black tie invited or anything on the invitation. Sending a formal invitation with engraved lettering on heavy stationery with all the inner envelopes and acoutrements will send the message for you.

As will the venue for a formal reception: country club; museum; etc. rather than a park or VFW.