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The Traditional Approach
Yes, there are respected traditions to follow in the
selection of your men's formalwear. Your individual choices
should be based on the time of your ceremony, the season,
and the need for formality.
Ultraformal
 This look creates the most formal wedding you can plan. It
centers around the Black Full Dress Tailcoat with a white
vest and tie for the groom and his wedding party (fathers
included). At your option, the guests can be outfitted in a
similar full dress look or a slightly less formal tuxedo.
Gloves, top hats and canes are often used.
Formal Evening
The groom can choose from a black tuxedo year-round or a
white dinner jacket for warmer weather. Both can utilize
complimentary accessories. The men in the wedding party
dress the same as the groom, perhaps with different
accessories or a boutonniere. "Black Tie Invited" is
recommended for the guests.
Ultraformal Daytime
 This look utilizes the "morning suit" and is recommended for
weddings before 4 p.m. The groom is dressed in the cutaway
coat with striped trousers, a grey vest, striped ascot or a
4-in-hand tie. The attendants and the fathers are outfitted
the same, or they may choose the matching stroller coat with
possible variations in the tie and shirt.
Formal Daytime
With a ceremony before 4 p.m., the groom chooses a grey
stroller with striped trousers, pearl vest, 4-in-hand tie
with a white laydown collar shirt. The ushers and the
fathers are dressed identical to the groom with a different
boutonniere.
The Contemporary Trends
The contemporary look allows tuxedos to be selected with
modern interpretations of the formal dress codes. This
category's guidelines are relaxed with freedom of choice.
These styles include multiple button fronts, long length
coats with fashion lapel treatments.
Ultraformal Evening
With this look, grooms can choose from a black, white, grey
or colored tailcoat and matching accessories, or formal
white. The ushers' style will be similar, with the most
formal look sporting identical tailcoats.
Vests and ties can be used to coordinate with the
bridesmaids' dresses. Fathers can be outfitted identically
to the ushers or in matching tuxedos. As an added plus,
"Black Tie Invited" is recommended for the guests.
Formal Evening
 This look is the proper choice when you want to express your
personal preferences. Grooms can choose from updated styles
featuring fashion lapels, multiple buttons and longer
lengths.
New fashion shirts, vests and shoes can help you choose your
individual style. The wedding party can be dressed similar
to the groom, but if the groom chooses tails or long coat to
stand out the ushers may wear similar tuxedos. Fathers can
choose coordinating tuxedos, and the guests are invited to
dress black tie.
Ultraformal Daytime
This features a traditional daytime look with a modern
twist. The groom dresses in an updated cutaway with pleated,
striped or matching trousers. The ushers dress in matching
stroller coats, which really sets the groom apart. Fathers
have a choice of either style.
Formal Daytime
 This is THE most popular style for today's weddings. You set
the style! The groom's choices include ALL types of
formalwear in any color. Ushers can match the groom or
utilize tail and tuxedo combinations. Colored accessories
compliment the bridesmaids' dresses, while the fathers
choose coordinating formalwear. Guests are welcome to wear
black tuxedos with fashion accessories. |
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