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Etiquette

Black Tie:
Formal attire is normally required. A tuxedo with a black bow tie, vest or cummerbund is not required. You could be original and show your personality with a different color or style tie, vest or cummerbund.

Semi-formal:
Tuxedos are not required. Any style tuxedo or dark suit could be worn. A tuxedo dinner jacket might look nice, usually white or cream with black pants.

White Tie:
Formal evening dress such as a tuxedo. This is more upscale than a black tie affair. Black full dress and white tie & vest. Very Formal.

Black Tie Requested:
Host would prefer a tuxedo be worn. It is customary to wear a dark colored tuxedo to these events.

Black Tie Invited:
Tuxedo would be normally worn to such an occasion, although not required. However, it is better to be over dressed than under dressed.