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Whether the dress code states "black-tie preferred," "black-tie invited" or just "black tie," you can assume that a tuxedo will be the standard

That inclusive attitude seems to be part of the new-school way

Creative Black Tie Inspiration: Pattern If busy patterns are considered and coordinated, they can look incredible

During my time as a bride, Id like to think that I was not a bridezilla or anything like that (mom, sis, friends, if youre reading this you can let me know LOL!), but I did find it very respectful and looked at it as a very nice gesture when my girls allowed me to be the only one in white during my bachelorette weekend