protocol question #1:

[thanate]

What is a phrase suitable for wedding invitations signifying dress code: garden or tea party/easter sunday/look nice, but not vastly formal?

I find that all the words in my head are things like "black tie" and "business casual" which do not presently apply.

Comments

[hydecat.livejournal.com]

Do you have spot for the wedding/reception/whatever yet? Is it outside? If so, go with something like "Garden Party Wedding" and I think you'll get what you're aiming for. Or "Wedding and Tea Reception". I know what you're getting at with those words, so I think using them is a good idea. Although Semi-Formal could do in a pinch.

[the-impassive.livejournal.com]

Seconding that completely! I'd go with "Garden Party," something about "tea party" sounds (despite my tea fanaticism) to my Southern mind like big hats and printed calf-length dresses. "Garden Party" makes me think of crochet and croquet and pastels and ribbons.