Despite what the groom may think, wedding day fashion is not just something that the bride needs to consider. The groom is also in the spotlight on the big day, with all eyes on him as well. These days there are so many different options for wedding ceremony venues, and it is no longer a matter of popping down to the local registery office or place of worship, wearing something predictable. You may be planning to marry on a tropical beach, in a field, on a mountain peak, where the plain black tuxedo would be completely inappropriate.
For the majority of weddings, a smart dark suit, worn with waistcoat and tie is traditional. When choosing attire for the groom, consideration must be given not only to smartness and suitability but also to comfort, as his attire will be worn for many hours. If he begins to feel uncomfortable it will be visible in his posture. It is important to find a suit with a good fit, and a made to measure suit is best. He should be able to move easily with the jacket both buttoned and unbuttoned. His shirt sleeves should not ride up the arms when he stretches them out, and he should be able to fit a finger inside the collar. A button cuff shirt should break at the wrist. The waistcoat should finish just below the waistband of the trousers, and it is best to purchase a waistcoat with a full back, as the jacket will doubtless be removed at some point. Trouser bottoms should cover about one third of the shoe and break over the instep.
Style is extremely important on the big day. For a formal wedding a morning suit looks wonderful. The cut away jacket, grey pinstripe trousers and Ascot are extremely stylish on any man. For a summer wedding a white jacket could replace a black one. There are numerous options for neck wear. A traditional black tuxedo looks good with long tie or bow tie, in conventional subdued colours, or silver silk tie or subdued stripe. Black ties create a formal look, while white ties are extremely formal, and a coloured tie is appropriate for all eventualities. The waistcoat in white also creates a formal look, although it could be colour coordinated according to the bride and bridesmaids` attire. A cummerbund can be worn instead of a waistcoat, although these do not look good without a jacket. Shirt cufflinks are desirable with a dress shirt and are an essential accessory for the groom`s attire. Shoes must be worn in, before the big day. There is nothing wrong with wearing a pair of shoes that have been owned and worn for a while. They are tried and trusted. There is nothing worse than having blisters throughout the day and into the honeymoon, and there really is no need to suffer.
Dress according to body type. Shorter men should stick to a single breasted jacket as double breasteds make you look smaller. Those men with wide waists can create a slimming illusion with a low buttoned jacket, as this produces a long silhouette. Choose a fabric that is suitable for the season. Wool is great for a winter wedding, considering all those outdoor wedding photos that will be taken, but in spring or summer something crisp and cool is a good idea. A second shirt can be changed into at some point during the day if you think you may perspire a lot. A pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses can be slipped into the top pocket of the jacket as an essential accessory.
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