Are wingtips too casual for an engagement party?

[erebakish]

I'm looking for some dress shoes to pair up with a bright blue suit I bought for my engagement. I found a decent pair in cognac that go well I think, but they are wingtips. On an occasion like this would the wingtips throw off the look at all? They do have the same colour shoe in a cap toe at the store I was looking at but it still has broguing on the toebox, so I'm not sure if that's much of a step up in terms of formality. The engagement party isn't overly formal but people will be suiting up. Any thoughts?

 

[johngreen]

I'd choose Captoe for wedding. No brogues...

 

[ThomGault]

Wait, is this for an engagement party or the wedding ceremony? You mention both events.

 

[erebakish]

Wait, is this for an engagement party or the wedding ceremony? You mention both events.

Sorry I reread my message and realized I was being unclear. I only mean the engagement party

 

[ThomGault]

Are you outside of the US, with some weird formality rules? Otherwise, no wingtips wouldn't be too casual, and from the parties I've seen, not many people wear more than jeans and maybe a polo.
On the other hand, of course, proper party attire is determined by the host/invitation and the setting. If you know that business casual attire is appropriate, then wear it and be content. (I wouldn't ever wear a bright blue suit, but only you know the full details of the situation.)
And, fwiw, captoe shoes are generally more formal than wingtips, but this distinction doesn't change my previous points.

 

[SilverLaker]

If I understand it correctly this is for your own engagement, right? If so, the only person who could possibly complain about your choice of shoes is your future spouse. It's your wedding, so you get to set the rules. In general, I think a nice pair of brogues would be fine for an engagement, especially if it's outdoors. The time when brogueing was intended to drain moisture from your work shoes is long gone. Wear what makes you feel good about yourself.