Choosing formal wear for the groom in a wedding is more complicated than walking into your nearest tuxedo store and choosing the first thing that meets your eye. To get an eye catching piece of formal wear for the groom in your wedding requires a little bit of planning. Selecting Formal Wear for the Groom »
When selecting formal wear for the groom there are some points to consider. The two most important ones are matching the bride gown and becoming part of the wedding theme. If you and your fiancé have decided to go with a beach wedding in the Caribbean or Hawaii choosing formal wear will be somewhat easy. You will want to choose a nice subdued think blues, or browns and pair it with a nice pair of white slacks. You want it to subdued and romantic, that means no Hawaiian shirts and shorts allowed. For an informal wedding a dress suit or sports jacket are the most appropriate choices. For indoor weddings again something understated is best try colors like dark blues, black or brown pair with a nice solid pattered tie. If you are going for an outdoor affair and reception you can opt for a white jacket with dark blue or black slacks. Depending on the weather a tie is optional. For semi-formal and formal affairs a tuxedo is the recommended choice here. Black is a safe color but you can try other colors if the affair is less formal. Your groomsmen should all be wearing the same tuxedo as you. While the groom is allowed to wear a different color bowtie and cummerbund the groomsmen should all wear the same color. Typically the color of groomsmen ties and cummerbunds matched the dresses of the bridesmaids, this is trend that is changing so feel free to choose another color if you prefer it. For very formal or luxury style weddings the most appropriate choice is black tailcoat. You can find tailcoats in other colors, but black lends the affair and extra air of class and dignity. Pair it with a white vest and the look is classic. Your choice of neckwear is flexible from an ascot, or bowtie. Many modern grooms are skipping the tie entirely and going for band collar with a simple decorative stud clasp. Older grooms may decide to include the top hat or gray gloves.
We’ve all seen or even been to the traditional bachelor parties seen on TV or in the movies. A distant relative or tag-along friend get a little out of control, or the groom has too much to drink, and the “entertainment” gets a little out of hand.
Have you ever noticed that weddings seem to be all about the bride? There’s information available for the wedding dress, shoes, makeup and accessories. But…what about the groom and his ushers? After all, they need to wear something to the wedding too! Selecting Men’s Formalwear For The Wedding »
There’s more to men’s formal wear than tuxedoes and tailcoats. You can take already charming tuxedo and give it an extra bit of polish with what right accessories. The most popular shirts are those with pleat from ¼” to ¾” wide. For larger or huskier grooms the pique front shirt is an excellent choice. For thin and tall grooms a shirt with horizontal pleating is a good selection. The most popular collar is the wingtip which shows the complete bow tie. Some choose the lay down collar which is like a traditional dress shirt leaving only the knot exposed. Among younger moderns groom the band collar is becoming increasingly popular. There is no tie just a simple band secured with a cufflink like fastener at the top. While many formal wear stores off standard button shirts, a French cuff is a much more elegant and classy choice. While investing in a nice set of cufflinks is an option you can always rent them if you choose. You should also wear stud which are tiny little fasteners that work like cufflinks where shirt buttons are usually found. If possible try to coordinate the color of the cufflinks and studs with your wedding band and jewelry. Unless you happen to know how to tie a bow tie opt for a pre-tied version, you will really save yourself a lot of stress and aggravations. Silk or satin are the most popular choices for material, with black and gray being the most popular color choices. The choice of cummerbund or vest is up to the bride and groom. The vest give a much more formal sophisticated look, but the cummerbund is easier to move and dance in. Vests are usually white or grey in color. Cummerbunds are usually black or grey. Some couples try to match the cummerbunds to colors of the bridesmaid’s dresses.
In the same way that a bride has consider her physical characteristics when choosing a wedding gown a groom has to consider them when choosing his formal wear or tuxedo. Choosing the Right Formal Wear for the Grooms Body Type »
