photo by Adrienne Page
You see and hear so much about fashions for the Bride, Bridesmaids, and Mother of the Bride that it may seem that the groom is often overshadowed. Of course all eyes on him as well (people always look to see the look on his face when the bride is walking down the aisle ) and he is in all of the photos too! There are many options for the men out there, these are just some that our grooms have sported over the years. Since we are considered a “coastal climate” and here in the South we like our formality and traditions when called for, we see white dinner jackets quite often. White dinner jackets came to be when gentlemen in warmer climates wanted an alternative to the heavy dark tuxedo jackets.
photo by Liz Banfield
“Evening Dress” is considered the most formal attire and only appropriate for evening weddings beginning at 6pm or later.
photo by Liz Banfield
A dark gray suite with a coordinating tie is the perfect solution for those not wanting black tie. Get a custom tailored suit, though, as a nod to the formality of the occasion.
photo by Corbin Gurkin
Lightweight grey suits are a great consideration for summer affairs outdoors or near the water.
photo by Corbin Gurkin
photo by Corbin Gurkin
You can’t go wrong with a classic formal tuxedo, but customize with accessories. The wedding party above sporting coordinating Ralph Lauren loafers. And, Brackish Bowties have become a statement piece for Southern grooms.
photos by Liz Banfield
For weddings with a noteable color palette, our grooms have opted to gift ties to their wedding party in patterns or colors that match…
photo by Liz Banfield
“White Tie” affairs call for a strict dress code of a formal tuxedo (usually a waistcoat) with a white cotton bowtie. There are very specific guidelines on “white tie”, so make sure to research those to make sure you hit all of the proper notes. We like this guide.
photo by Liz Banfield
Finally, For Sanjay Gupta’s Indian nuptials full traditional Hindu attire was adorned- he even rode in on a white horse (a white elephant wasn’t allowed at the venue!)
