What is the level of formality for my wedding?

I am not sure if the wedding I am planning is formal, semi formal or ?? We am going to be holding the ceremony outside at a beautiful location, our wedding is going to be pretty large.



How does this wedding sound, what is the level or formality, and do you have any suggestions, especially for the repection?



http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806...

I am wearing a gown like this.



The bridesmaids are going to wear something like this:

http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806...



My flowers are deep red roses, gardenias and cahla lillies



The wedding is next summer.



my colors are black, white, champagne and deep red.



The wedding is in the evening, not sure of the location yet.
What is the level of formality for my wedding?
Formal. Your wedding sounds beautiful.
Reply:I would say formal if in a garden of flowers and stuff, semi formal on a beach setting.
Reply:Evening weddings are usually semi formal to formal, but since it is your day you should have it the way you want.
Reply:Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.

From looking at the gowns, I would say formal.

Evening weddings also tend to be on the more formal side.

By the way, I love the dresses, and your color scheme. It sounds gorgeous!
Reply:Congrats! It sounds like it will be formal to me. Do you want your guests to be in tuxes? If so call it black tie or black tie optional. If you want them in suits and females in formal dresses, it is formal. If you want guys to be in jackets and ties and females to be in dresses or dress suits, semi-formal would be appropriate. Most people will dress semi-formal to formal, and there is no reason for you to decide. It isn't necessary on the invite and people will dress how they please. It is assumed for weekend weddings people will get dressed up.



Good Luck!



BTW-- I absolutely love your gown and your choices for bridesmaids. They are so pretty!
Reply:Semi-Formal. You better get a place for the reception and soon. Might I suggest, something like a tent? No! I'm not kidding. Rent the "Father of the Bride". It can be very nice.