05-20-2009, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mimimary
We're sailing on the QM2 in a couple of weeks. We received our cruise documents yesterday and I noticed one of the formal nights was a Black and White Ball. We are veteran cruisers, but never on Cunard. How strict is this dress code? Does everyone really wear black or white or a combo of both? I need to go shopping - not that I mind!!
Dh will have on a tux, so he is okay. Why is it always easier for men?????
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Welcome mimimary,
Yes, QM2 is strict with the dress code onboard.
July 1st cruise will be our 4th time we will re-join the Mary with many times on the QE2.
Cunard attempts to keep the dress code strict, though some people attempt to slip thru the cracks at time. Yes, we have seen people (men) turned away at the Dining Room doors due to wrong dress and return properly. Those that do not abide by the the code, DO stick out like a Sore Thumb.
Once 5:30-6PM approaches onboard you will see on Formal Nights the majority of people wearing Tux's and those others, Black Suit. Everyone is real great especially it being their first formal night of showing off their best.
The women really come out in all their best on formal nights also. Of course, there will be flocks of photographers wanting to take you photo by different backdrops onboard.
If all cooperates, and majority do, what a beautiful sight onboard walking the hallways especially on Formal Night. It really sets a very special tone onboard.
One of the first formal evenings onboard are the Black & White Ball.
Yes, we will see couples and singles dressed in Black & White combos. Very classy.
The Queens Rooms is the site of the Black & White Balls after the evening dinner around 9:30PM with the full orchestra. Of The Queens Room will be dressed earlier in the day or after tea time with various Black & White pendants for the occasion hanging from the ceiling. The Ball will consist of various Ball Room dances, they will select a Ms Cunard, Dance contests for a prize of champagne and other activities.
Dressed right, you will compliment your gentlemen (dh). Yes, my wife wanted to get the right thing for that evening and did shop before boarding.
Enjoy the Mary, we love sailing on her very much. |
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