DRESS
day one
Wednesday 27th
Morning coat / jacket&tie
pre 5pm
If you own morning coat, or have easy access to one, we would love to see it brought out of winter hibernation for the occasion. No top hats required!
If you do not own a morning coat, there is no need to panic. A dark-toned suit (other than black) or tweed jacket, paired with a tie and black shoes, will fit the dress code perfectly.
For ladies, we suggest full-length or maxi dresses in darker tones to complement the theme. If you wish to change into a more serious evening gown later in the day, there will be time between the champagne reception and the wedding breakfast to do so. Equally, If you wish to wear your evening dress, please do not feel any pressure to change throughout the day. No hats.
5pm onwards
Black Tie
We love an excuse for serious black-tie.
The gentlemen’s basics are:
A black wool dinner jacket, single-breasted with a cummerbund/waistcoat or double-breasted, with silk peaked lapels or a shawl collar and covered buttons
Black trousers high on the waist with single row of braid down each outside leg
A white evening shirt
A hand-tied bow tie
Black leather shoes
Mess dress & national dress encouraged
Some licence to tastefully break a few rules is permitted. More bizarre items of eveningwear should be reserved for day two.
For ladies, please feel free to blur the lines between black tie and white tie. Whether you choose an elegant ankle-length gown or a full ballgown, the more theatrical the better. Have fun with accessories and embrace the opportunity to dress up.
We would love to see guests gravitate towards rich, winter-inspired tones. Deep reds, sapphire blues, emerald greens, and touches of gold would all fit the mood beautifully.
day two
Thursday 28th
Highland disco
Imagine the morning after an excellent party. Your hair is not quite where you left it, your white shirt from the night before is still serviceable, and everything feels just a touch gloriously undone. This is your chance to lean into the art of looking elegantly dishevelled.
This is your chance to go wild. Think alpine extravaganza, Nordic attitude, Oxfordshire shooting trip, Kentucky country - whatever twist you want to bring. We want the boldest, craziest version of you. Add in elements of disheveled Black-Tie. Voila!
