December 20, 2026

Dress Code

The Theme

Winter Glimmering Formal

The Look We're Going For

We would love for our guests to glimmer alongside us. Think velvet, sequins, and everything that catches the light — fabrics that shimmer and move beautifully under evening ambiance. This is a formal celebration with a winter edge: rich, luxurious, and luminous.

Please join us wearing our wedding palette below. Mixing and layering these tones is encouraged — the more the room glimmers together, the more magical the night will feel.

Black
Midnight
Navy
Velvet
Green
Dark
Purple
Amethyst
Purple
Sapphire
Blue
Grey
Gold
Silver
Light
Blue
Style Inspiration
Dress code style inspiration

Left to right — midnight navy tuxedo · sapphire suit · velvet green jacket · classic black formal · midnight velvet gown · sapphire satin gown · amethyst sequined dress · emerald velvet wrap gown

What to Wear
✦ Encouraged
  • Floor-length gowns & formal dresses
  • Velvet, sequins, satin & silk
  • Tuxedos & formal suits
  • Deep jewel tones in the palette
  • Statement jewelry & accessories
  • Metallics: silver, gold, bronze
  • Anything that shimmers or catches light
✕ Please Avoid
  • White, ivory, or cream
  • Casual or business casual attire
  • Jeans or denim
  • Overly bright or neon colors
  • Sneakers or flat casual shoes
  • Mini dresses (cocktail-length minimum)
A Note on the Venue

The ceremony and reception are both held indoors at Historic Jordan Springs Estate in Stephenson, VA — so you'll be warm and cozy all evening. That said, December in Virginia can be cold, so we recommend bringing a coat or wrap for arrival and departure. Heels are welcome; the floors inside are smooth.