Cocktail attire refers to a style of dress that is at the same time refined and comfortable. It matches on one hand the significant (formal), and on the other the convivial (fun and relaxed) nature of our wedding.

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Brass Tacks:

Most websites put it somewhere in the middle of semi-formal and formal on the dressiness scale, or you can think of it as formal you can wear outside. If you are stylish and enjoy assembling elegant outfits with more creativity in mind please feel free to do so. If you hate thinking about that kind of thing, you can't go wrong by following the guide below.

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Gentlemen

-Dress Shirt

-Slacks, Kachis, etc.

-Jacket

-Tie (Optional, especially based on forecast closer to wedding day)

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Ladies

-Cocktail dress or jumpsuit

-Colors and patterns welcome

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Important Consideration

More so than anything else, consider lighter and more breathable fabrics. Late spring in Arizona brings high temperatures, but for those coming from out of town, you will find that with the desert breeze and dry climate it will feel much more mild than it would in a place with more humidity, provided your clothes are appropriate for the climate.