Toss on some colorful accents and simple patterns to avoid a funeral-vibe: Colorful shoes, ties, jewelry, florals, and hats can brighten up and complete your look
They are more suitable for woodland, rustic, gothic, and glam weddings
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Avoid athletic sneakers, overly casual sandals, or work boots, as these can lead to being turned away at the door
For example: black-tie would be tuxes, formal would be dresses and suits, and semi-formal would be Sundays best, so you may end up with some blue-jeans or color-coded polo outfits in the mix