=======Wedding Types========
Very Formal
A very formal wedding would be more likely to take place in a church, synagogue or prestigious hotel than in a
garden. This is usually for two hundred or more guests and can take place at noon, in the afternoon or after six
o'clock p.m. for an evening wedding. Some characteristics of a very formal wedding would include: engraved
invitations; semi-formal dress for guests with formal attire for the wedding party (including a long train and veil and
full bouquet for the bride); a sit-down dinner or festive buffet; dancing to an orchestra; elaborate decorations
including floral centerpieces; a large wedding party (four to twelve bridesmaids); and formal photography with setup shots as well as candids. A very formal wedding is generally the most expensive option available to you. casual informal wears for a wedding
Formal
The ceremony could be held in a church, synagogue, hotel, a home, garden, or one of the many sites suggested
under site selection such as a historic building or clubhouse. Traditionally, a formal wedding is for one hundred
guests or more. A formal wedding would include: formal invitations; a bridal gown but less formal attire for
attendants; a meal (but perhaps a luncheon or simple buffet); dancing to a band; floral arrangements in a church or
at the head table; a medium-sized wedding party (two to six bridesmaids); and professional photography.
Semi-Formal
Locations for semi-formal wedding can be more varied and a single location for ceremony and reception is more
common for a semi formal wedding. This style of wedding would include one hundred or fewer guests. Invitations
can be simple, without inserts and return cards; dress is less formal, with the bride perhaps wearing a less
elaborate dress (floor length or shorter); food may be in the form of a simple buffet; dancing to a DJ, simple
decorations, a smaller wedding party (one or two bridesmaids) and mostly candid photography with a few setup
shots.
Casual or Informal
Locations are unlimited. Guests can be limited to family members and very close friends. Invitations could be as
simple as a phone call or personal invitation; dress is casual with the bride wearing a street length dress or suit;
food might be limited to cake with punch or champagne or perhaps cocktails and hours d'oeuvres; entertainment is
optional; decorations are optional; the wedding party may consist of a maid or matron of honor and best man only;
and a personal friend may be responsible for capturing the event with a camera. An informal or casual wedding is
probably the least expensive wedding option.