What is Formal Wear?

White Tie (or Full Dress)		Black tail coat and trousers
		White Marcello pique wing collar shirt
The height of formality		White Marcello pique vest
White Tie has a strict dress code		White Marcello pique bow tie
		White jewellry (cuff links)
		White gloves

Classic Black Tie		Black tails, black dinner suit or white
		dinner jacket and black trousers (tuxedo)
Classic Black Tie has many varieties of styles however black and white is the foundation of this dress standard		White formal shirt
		Black vest
		Black formal neckwear
		White pocket hank

Creative Black Tie		Tails, dinner suit or coloured dinner jacket and black trousers (tuxedo)
		Formal shirt
To be individual at formal functions a variety of formal styles can be worn with coloured accessories.		Formal vest in any colour or design
		Formal neckwear in any colour
		Pocket hank in any colour

	Formal Wear - your invitation definitions

White Tie (or Full Dress)		This is the height of formality and all guests must attend in the correct attire

Black Tie Required		Black Tie must be worn; no exceptions! Check with the host whether Creative Black Tie is accepted

Black Tie		Black Tie stated on its own usually means the host expects guests to dress in at least Creative Black Tie. Check with the host whether Classic Black Tie is desired

Formal		The word FORMAL stated on its own usually refers to Creative Black Tie dress standard

Black Tie Optional		Formal dress is not mandatory, however the majority of guests will be in at least Creative Black Tie

Semi-Formal		Guests are required to wear a lounge suit, vest, shirt and satin long tie

Lounge		Guests are required to wear a lounge suit, vest, shirt and tie

	The right shoes make all the difference

The guys shoes... make sure you get it right... Don't let an assortment of different styles of black shoes spoil your wedding photographs. On most occasions you don't get to see the shoes guys say i they have, until you're at the church and it's too late. Get it right. For a minimal cost, hire matching black 'hi-shine' shoes.

It will make all the difference to your wedding photographs.

	Go Formal - make it memorable

How do you make your party, wedding reception, ball or special occasion an exciting and glamourous time to remember?

Go Formal!

Imagine all your photos and the memories of your family and friends looking so glamourous and happy in evening gowns and dinner suits having so much fun. Achieve this sensational look by including on your invitations Attire: Black Tie or Formal. Your guests will appreciate knowing exactly what to wear and will love the way they look. They will also appreciate the excuse to really dress-up. There is a fast growing trend in Australia to make special occasions really special and different from the casual everyday life we now live. Aussies are embracing the opportunity to dress-up and be seen as more glamourous. Look and feel like a star on that special occasion and Go Formal. Formal Wear - The way to be seen.

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