Before your wedding day can be complete, there is one last accessory that you need to consider, your groom! it is important that your groom complements your look in both style and formality. just like you, your groom has many options when it comes to putting together his wedding day look.
Regardless of your groom's decision to rent or purchase his tuxedo, make sure he keeps the formality of your wedding in mind. He will look his best if he is dressed appropriately for the occasion. You can give your groom swatches from your dress and the bridesmaid's dresses that he can show the salesperson at the tuxedo shop. This will allow him to select a tux that complements both you and your attendants.
If your groom is renting his tuxedo, he should do so approximately three months before the wedding. Also, he and his groomsmen should all rent from the same store to ensure a coordinated look. Your groom should pick up his tux the day before the wedding. he should try everything on, including the shoes he is going to wear, to make sure everything fits.
Tailcoat The tailcoat is a very formal jacket that can either be single or double-breasted, with two or six buttons, respectively. The front of the jacket is short and the back features two long tails. A tailcoat can come in either black or white, and is best suited for elegant evening weddings. This coat is traditionally worn with a vest and bow tie, and can be further dressed up with gloves and a top hat.
Cutaway JacketThe cutaway is a formal daytime jacket that is short in the front and tapers to one long tail in the back. This coat comes in black or dark grey, and is traditionally paired with matching trousers
Tuxedo JacketThere are many options with the tuxedo jacket. It can be single or double-breasted with anywhere from one to six buttons. There are also three different lapel styles to choose from. The peaked lapel forms a "V" at the collar and points upward. The notched lapel has an indentation at the collar in the shape of a triangle. The shawl lapel has no indentation and smoothly curves around the neck.
Dinner Jacket This white or ivory jacket resembles a tuxedo jacket, and is best suited for warmer weather weddings. A dinner jacket can accommodate both formal and semi-formal evening weddings, and is one way your groom can set himself apart from his groomsmen.
MandarinThis modern jacket has no lapel, a stand-up collar, and six buttons extending from the neck down to the waist. The mandarin jacket is worn with a mandarin-collared shirt, and does not require any type of tie.
Long CoatThe long jacket is a variation of the tuxedo jacket that extends down beyond the man's fingertips. since this coast has more length than the other styles, it is best worn by tall, broad-shouldered men. the long jacket is best suited for weddings held in colder weather.
Under-Jacket WearYour groom has several choices when it comes to what he puts on under his jacket. Though this piece of apparel can vary based on the formality and style of the wedding, your groom should choose what he is most comfortable wearing while still complimenting the rest of the wedding party.
By Alex A. Lluch, author of over three million books sold and President of
Weddingsolutions.com,
WedReviews.com, and
UltimateGiftRegistry.com.
Find the largest selection of Wedding Invitations at www.WeddingSolutions.com WeddingSolutions.com also features a huge selection of Wedding Gifts and Favors. Create a gift registry for any occasion at www.UltimateGiftRegistry.com