Black Tie Evening wedding website template

Formal invitation wording works online too. Name the dress code here so nobody misses it.

Together with their families

Charlotte and James, together with their families, request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on Saturday 12 June 2027, at the ballroom, Melbourne.

Ceremony at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner and dancing. Black tie.

Kindly reply by 1 May 2027.

Formal weddings run to the minute. Give guests the times they need to plan transport and babysitters.

The evening

- 5:00 pm Guests are seated in the Library Room
- 5:30 pm Ceremony
- 6:00 pm Champagne and canapés in the foyer
- 7:00 pm Dinner is served in the ballroom
- 9:00 pm First dance, followed by dancing
- midnight Farewell

Please arrive by 5:00 pm: the doors to the ceremony close at 5:25 pm.

Hotel blocks, valet and cloakroom are what formal guests need to know.

Accommodation and arrival

We have reserved rooms at the hotel next door for our guests. Book by 1 May 2027 using the code CJ2027 or by calling the hotel's reservations line and mentioning our wedding.

Guests enter the ballroom from Collins Street. Valet parking is available at the main entrance. A cloakroom will be open throughout the evening.

Taxis and rideshare can be booked from the main entrance until 5:30 pm.

Formal events often have plated meals: ask for meal choices and dietary needs in the same reply.

Kindly reply

Kindly reply by 1 May 2027.

Please let us know:
- Whether you will attend
- Your choice of main course: beef fillet, barramundi or wild mushroom risotto
- Any dietary requirements or allergies
- Any access needs we can help with

We are able to welcome only the guests named on your invitation. Thank you for understanding.

Explain the dress code in plain terms: it saves a lot of nervous messages.

Black tie

Black tie: dinner suits or tuxedos with bow ties, and floor-length or formal cocktail gowns.

If black tie isn't something you own, a dark suit with a tie is perfectly welcome. Please avoid white and ivory.

Answer the etiquette questions guests are too polite to ask.

Questions

Q: Are children invited?
A: Our celebration is for adults only, with the exception of our immediate family.
Q: Can I bring a guest?
A: We can only welcome guests named on the invitation, due to the size of the venue.
Q: Will there be speeches?
A: Yes, during dinner. They will be short, we promise.
Q: Is the venue accessible?
A: The ballroom has lift access and accessible bathrooms on the same floor. Please tell us in your RSVP if you need anything.
Q: What time should I book my ride home?
A: The evening ends at 5:30 pm. Taxis can be booked from the front desk.

A single gracious sentence is enough at a formal wedding.

Gifts

Your presence is the greatest gift. For those who have asked, a wishing well will be at the reception, or our registry is at the link on our invitation.