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If the invite lists the dress code as a black-tie wedding , a tuxedo is also a great option (though you can safely wear a suit, too)

Wedding Dress Codes: A Deep Dive Into Every Kind of Attire Photos, clockwise from top left: Yumi Kim, Marchesa Notte, ASTR The Label, Badgley Mischka, Mary Katrantzou, Ralph Lauren, Yumi Kim, Alexander McQueen, Marchesa Notte, FARM Rio, Park & Fifth, Cinq Sept, Rebecca Vallance, Cult Gaia, Badgley Mischka, Banana Republic, Alexander McQueen, Nardos, Naeem Khan, Design: Ashley Detmering We'll be the first to admit that wedding dress codes can feel like another language

Ultimately, I believe you can wear a black wedding gown regardless of what is said around you

Team it with kitten heels and a clutch for a super cute look

For one night of your bash, invite your friends to come dressed as a television, book or movie character or celebrity who shares the same first name as the bride's partner's name