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Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: Formal for a wedding means a cocktail-length or a simple long dress for women. This isn't a state dinner with rules of protocol. It sounds like formal to the bride means a cocktail dress, so that's something easy that you can wear.
Many couples are hosting formal weddings outdoors. Look to the invitation to figure out what to wear. If it indicates Black Tie or Ultra Formal, you are expected to wear a full length gown. If it is Black Tie Optional and the wedding is after 6:00 p.m., a cocktail dress with beading or other embellishments is a good choice.