DZPrincess2003,
I think it's a great idea that you decided to let their dates wear suits (as long as they match of course and wear a tie!) if they chose to.
Like everyone else has said formal shouldn't really be about tuxedos, $500 dresses, or the venue.. it should be about bringing the sisters together to celebrate their sisterhood. That's what really counts
Instead of being "embarrassed" that some guys may show up wearing nice suits instead of full tuxedos, you should be proud that all your sisters will be there to share the night with you
And you should also be proud of the fact that you are also bringing alumnae back to share it with you and proud of the work you have done on the formal thus far. It's kind of silly to let a little thing like a few dates not wearing tuxedos ruin the night.
I would hope that your chapter does appreciate all the work that you have put into the planning of formal, but like Betarulz said, sometimes it's just a matter of economics, and not everyone can just bust out a couple hundred bucks for a tux on a whim.
I hope your formal is a spectacular event & you have lots of fun!
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Originally posted by DZPrincess2003
I've decided to just let them know that their dates can wear suits if they absolutely have to but they MUST match, as in the jacket must match the pants and they have to wear a tie. I don't care if that's being too pushy. The hotel is pretty fancy and I personally am wearing a $500 dress and would be embarassed if my date showed up in khaki pants and a jacket. What's the difference between semi-formal and formal if the guys wear the same thing??? We have invited a lot of alumni and I'm embarassed that they guys won't be wearing tuxedos. But I don't care anymore. Let someone else plan the next one, cause I'm done with the complaints. It's not as easy as it looks although people who aren't and haven't been social chair don't seem to realize that.
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