On our wedding day next year in our Costa Rican with a beach ceremony, my fiancée will be wearing a 'Guayabera' shirt. I'm creating the 'Save the Date,' and I'd like to guide our guests on attire. I’m thinking about leaving it for the actual invitation, but considering putting it on because it’s a destination wedding (?).

I don't want anything more formal than the Guayabera, (specifically for men) but I also want to maintain a certain level of elegance for our beachfront sunset wedding. Considering the hot province and the outdoor setting for both the ceremony and reception, what attire would you recommend for our guests?

I'm considering “cocktail attire” but open to suggestions. Some friends suggested either an all-white dress code or providing a color palette for guests to choose from. What are your thoughts?

Needing a little help with guest attire for our destination wedding. It’s at a resort in Mexico on the beach. For a dress code, do I just tell people “beach attire?” Do I even need to specify? I have seen on the sub that guests like direction and leaving it completely open can be problematic which I get. I’m not sure what else to call “we’re going to be on the beach, in sand, dress comfortable and cool?” Beach casual? Is that a thing

I am attending a “beach formal” wedding in Cancun in April - I don’t understand what the dress code means.

I assume a long dress - but like in a fun print? Wedge heeled sandals? For my husband I was thinking a cotton button down shirt and tan slacks?

I’m also usually a size 16 or 18 so I am limited in what stores/brands/websites carry clothes in my size.

Any direction/links would be helpful!

Also PS I’m so tired of shopping for dresses, every wedding I attend has a new dress code and I have to go spelunking for a dress. I am one wedding away from buying a pant suit. 😂

I know y’all hate made up dress codes that confuse more that clarify , so I’m trying to make sure I’m not committing that sin.

The wedding will be at a restaurant in the jungle that has a lot of windows in order to show off a 270 lush rainforest view. It will be June so highs in late 80s.

I will be in a wedding dress and groom in a suit (possibly tan ). Ceremony and cocktail hour will be in daylight hours but it’ll get dark during the reception.

I’m thinking “tropical chic” meaning about cocktail attire or just under level of dress but encouraging bright colors , bold prints , lightweight fabric suits or even colored suits for men . Instead of traditional dresses , I wouldn’t be bothered if a lady went for a fancy 2 piece set or jumpsuit. Are there better words to convey that? I have a FAQ on the website where I’ve drafted language explaining the dress code in order to clarify.

Edit : Thanks for the feedback. Tropical Cocktail seems like the consensus .

I thought “beach formal” made sense, but apparently it’s obnoxious lol. I am about to send out invites and want it to be helpful. The wedding will be on a deck on the beach. It will be in November, but in Mexico. I don’t really care that much what people wear, though I’m picturing florals, tropical, and elevated beach attire. Help me word this not obnoxiously please

Full disclosure, I am a +1 at a bunch of weddings this year therefore this is a huge source of stress for me right now so I'm trying to commiserate and/or get a little inspiration LOL

Have you been set up for success with clear-cut instructions like "cocktail" or "black tie"?

Or has the happy couple cursed you with their whimsy, inviting attire like "fancy ranch" (sounds like a salad dressing btw), "elegant tropical", or perhaps "maritime boho goth"?

Thankfully my most confusing dress code is only "summer formal" but at least "Roman burlap carnival" would give me some direction

We're attending a wedding at a beach resort, and I recently checked their website. The dress code is formal, and they request that guests avoid wearing light blue, as that color is reserved for the wedding party. I'm not a fan of wearing heels normally sowearing them on the beach sounds awful. Avoiding at all costs in possible.

What would you recommend for both men and women? Thank you in advance! 😊

Curious, anyone have a pinterest board for examples of how to dress at a resort wedding for guests? My fiancee and I basically just said “resort wear” or "beach chic" but a TON of our guests are asking for specifics.

We are getting married in Cabo in March of 2025. We are not getting married on a beach, it is solid ground.

Hello, I will be attending a beach wedding in Monterey this weekend and I’m stuck in between two dresses. It will be an outside beach ceremony follow by an in-door reception and the dress code is cocktail. I have both dresses already but was unsure which one is best for the occasion. Thank you in advance!

Im confused as to what dress code to put please help. It will be on june 7 by the water but not on any type of sand. Its a waterfront wedding. Do i put beach formal?

Also, I don't know if it matters but it's my brother's wedding

Dress code is semi formal beach attire. I fear this isn’t beachy enough and I should maybe look for a brighter colored dress.