The dress code
Garden Chic
Pastels, florals and earth tones. Think an elegant garden party: flowing fabrics, soft colors, and shoes you can stand in on grass. Dressy, but comfortable enough to dance in.
Strictly no black or dark tones. White is reserved for the bride, a navy blue suit for the groom, and dusty blue for the bridal party.
For him
Semi-formal and up: a suit or a blazer is best, and a long-sleeve button-up is the least. No short sleeves.
The one exception to no black: black dress pants are fine (not a black jacket, suit or top).
For her
Floral prints and spring colors. Any of these fits right in.
The Look
A few looks we love. Tap one to see it on Pinterest.
Yes & No
Please do
- Pastels, florals and earth tones
- For him: green, tan, beige, light blue, brown, cream, pink, purple or yellow
- For her: floral prints and spring colors — pink, purple, light blue, baby yellow, sage, orange, peach, tan, light brown, mauve or rose
- Midi and maxi dresses, flowing fabrics
- For him, semi-formal and up: a light-colored suit, a blazer with slacks, or at the very least a long-sleeve button-up
- Block heels, wedges or dressy flats — there will be grass
- A light layer for the evening; it cools down in San Diego
Please don't
- Black or dark tones — the one exception is black dress pants (not a black jacket, suit or top)
- White — reserved strictly for the bride
- A navy blue suit — reserved for the groom
- Dusty blue — reserved for the bridal party
- For him: short sleeves, polos or camp shirts — long sleeves only
- Jeans, shorts, t-shirts or athleisure
- Sneakers, flip flops or slides
- Stiletto heels — they sink into grass
- Very short or heavily cut-out dresses
- Loud neons
The Couple & the Wedding Party
So you can complement them rather than match them.
The Bride
In white, reserved for the bride.
The Groom
In a navy blue suit, reserved for the groom.
Bridesmaids
Floor-length dusty blue dresses in mixed styles.
Groomsmen
Dusty blue suits with tan ties.
Parents
Blush pink and tan.
Sponsors
Sage green and tan.