I know we all spend SO. MUCH. TIME. agonizing over every detail of our weddings – the decor, the lighting, the music… The Dress. But one thing that sometimes gets overlooked or rushed is the menswear. Well, as usual, we have our resident stylista Alisa to the rescue with this week’s fashion edition – simple things to think about when choosing a groom’s attire:
Choosing the right attire for the groom is a walk in the park compared to his bride. But, the same rules still do apply. Your attire should absolutely fit your event’s ambiance and character. Break it down into these three categories: Formal, semi-formal or informal. And, just a word of advice, I would have your bride tell you what she’s thinking for formality. I have a feeling that having the choice to be informal is sounding pretty good to you right now.
Think about the time of year your wedding is falling in, the time of day, the location and the type of venue. Is this going to be an evening wedding in a grand ballroom? An evening wedding at a country club, near the water or at a large estate? Or an afternoon wedding outside in an open field?
Also, take into account what your bride is wearing. You guys want to look like teammates right? (Words you’ll be hearing a lot during your years of wedded bliss!) If the bride is going over the top with a ball gown and veil and the whole shebang, then honor that style and opt for a sleek black tuxedo with a white shirt and black or white tie… perhaps a bow tie might fit the bill as well.
For my wedding, my husband and I decided on white tuxes. It was a summer wedding, by the water, and he really wanted to wear a tux for the big day, but I thought that black would be too hot and our wedding colors were all white, so why not try white? It took a little convincing, but it paid off. The look was super sleek, really made the guys stand out from the rest of the crowd and didn’t weigh anyone down in the heat.
For a more informal look, there are so many fun and unique options! If you’re getting married by the water, or at a beautiful barn or fabulous estate, the choices range from a simple tux to a suit. I have been seeing more and more suits hitting the wedded aisles.
-Dark suits with a pop of color in the tie or even bow tie.
-Tan suits with plaid ties, patterned ties and even flip flops.
-Or Cream colored suits with a simple white shirt and choice of tie.
Another big trend is the pocket square. This is another way to introduce something fun to your look, and another great way to incorporate your wedding color to your suit.
If your wedding colors are white and blue: Tan suit, white shirt, light blue pocket square and a beautiful blue print tie. And now the question lies… can I wear a pocket square AND a boutonniere? Of course! It all really depends on how busy or “styled” you want your look to be.
*Photo by Susan Stripling
Again, you can add a lot of drama with colors and patterns to your look. For example, if your color theme is purple: gray suit, lavender (that’s light purple) shirt, deep purple tie with lighter colored paisley print, deep purple pocket square with mini polk-dot print and a beautifully made coordinating boutonniere. If brain surgery sounds easier than all this, just think similar shades of color and don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns… that’s all.
For a more informal wedding, for example, at the beach or in someone’s backyard, it’s really up to you and your bride as far as the range of casual. This is a wedding after all. Typically the summer weddings showcase the most informal attire, and I’ll admit, my favorite look! Try a white dress shirt, it can even be a beautiful linen, with linen pants and a pair of flip flops. Or a crisp light blue dress shirt, a pair of khakis, flip flops, or something I’ve been seeing a lot of, a pair of sneakers like Converse Chuck Taylors… so cool!
Stay tuned for more ideas for your groomsmen…
Happy Weekend loves!
XO
Oh, PS. DON’T FORGET about Gilt Groupe’s wedding sale this weekend (starts today!) there’s sure to be an abundance of lovely things you just have to have! Email Alisa if you need an invite!
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