Personal preference. For many weddings, it’s equally appropriate for the groom to wear a tuxedo or a suit. Some grooms want to look especially striking on their wedding day and wear something special, so they choose to wear a tux.
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Can just the groom wear a tux?
The groom and groomsmen can wear multiple styles.
If you decide to go the tuxedo route, you can wear different style lapels to reflect the groomsmen’s personalities (shawl, peak, and notch are a few options) and still look cohesive. A groom can also stand out by wearing a tuxedo while the groomsmen wear black suits.
What is a groom suit called?
As a type of the wedding attire, the groom-to-be has four classic choices: morning dress, tailcoat, tuxedo or a three-piece suit.
What do grooms traditionally wear?
Full formal – Strictly white tie (evening tails at night or morning coat during the day) Semi-Formal – Black tie (tuxedo or smoking jacket at night or stroller during the day) Conventional – Wedding suit (aka lounge suit, single or double-breasted) Themed (countryside, beach, vintage, etc.)
What is the difference between a tux and suit?
The biggest difference between and tuxedo and a suit is the presence of satin. Tuxedos have satin details such as satin faced lapels, satin buttons and a satin side-stripe down on the pant leg. Suits typically do not have any of these features.
Do groomsmen wear the same suit as the groom?
“Groomsmen traditionally wear a suit or a tuxedo that matches or complements what the groom has decided to wear,” says Dudley. Matching with the style and feel of the groom’s look (as well as with the female attendants) will help ensure the entire bridal party is cohesive—especially in photos.
Who should wear a tux at a wedding?
Your utmost consideration for this (and every other aspect of your wedding) should be, “What do I want the vibe to be?” If you and your partner are more formal, traditional, or are intentionally throwing a black-tie wedding reception, you may want to wear a tuxedo. In the case of black-tie, you must wear one.
How do grooms dress?
It really is all in the details.” For white-tie affairs, grooms should ensure their wedding day attire is top-notch. Looks featuring a tuxedo, tailcoat, a white pique vest, and white bow tie are standard when it comes to this specific style of dressing.
Is a suit or tuxedo more formal?
Or you can also put it the other way, a tux is a suit with a satin lapel. Whichever sounds better for you, there’s no doubt that a tuxedo is much more formal than a suit. However, a suit definitely trumps a tux when it comes to versatility. A classic suit will have a lapeled jacket and pants made of the same material.
When should a groom get his suit?
4-6 months
Ideally, ordering your suit 4-6 months out is what we recommend. This gives the groom and the wedding party plenty of time to get their suits, try them on, and get any necessary in-person alterations made.
Should groom wear something different than groomsmen?
As the groom, there’s no hard and fast rule that says you have to have to perfectly match the rest of the guys. In fact, more and more grooms are choosing to differentiate themselves by wearing contrast jacket and trousers. For example, you may want to wear a patterned suit, while your groomsmen wear plain suits.
What Colour suit should a groom wear?
Blue or navy wedding suits are the best choice for a colourful groom suit. Shades of blue tend to punch up the colours you pair with them, bringing out the best in your tie, pocket square, or even the dress shirt you choose.
Who wears the same suits at a wedding?
Traditionally the groom should wear the same outfit as his best man and any groomsmen, as well as possibly the fathers of the couple. However, as it is a very special day for the groom, most want to do something different to make them stand out from the crowd.
Is black tie tuxedo or suit?
Simply, black tie is a dress code and tuxedo is a type suit. The reason the two terms often get confused is because a tuxedo must be worn if the dress code specifies black tie attire. This has also lead to tuxedos being labelled as black tie suits.
Is a tux a suit?
Traditionally tuxedos have satin facing on the lapels, buttons, pocket trim, and a satin side stripe down the leg of the trousers. Suits don’t incorporate any satin and usually have either plastic buttons or buttons faced with the same fabric as the coat (aka self buttons.)
Who pays for the groom’s tux in a wedding?
Whether the groom and his groomsmen are buying new tuxedos or suits or renting for the occasion, his family is traditionally responsible for paying for that outfit (Note: In many modern weddings the groomsmen pay for their own outfits.)
Do grooms pay for groomsmen suits?
Whether it’s black-tie, formal or semi-formal attire, by the tradition the groomsmen usually pay for their own suits when buying them outright. As the groom, you’ll have a say in style choices, colors and how smart you want the groomsmen to be dressed.
Who decides what the groom wears?
Most grooms will be responsible for sorting out their own outfit. The ushers and grooms father can be left to choose their own designs unless they are to be matching also.
Does the groom buy or rent his tux?
Renting a tux or suit should be sufficient if your groom is a standard size and won’t require a ton of alterations (although minor alterations to a sleeve or pant are usually possible). But, making the purchase will allow for your groom to look and feel his absolute sharpest in attire that is tailored to his body.
Is it weird to wear a tux to a wedding?
Black-Tie Wedding Guest Attire
You must wear a tuxedo. While there is some opportunity to show your personal style while wearing Black-Tie attire, it is most appropriate to stick with tradition. Meaning you must wear a tuxedo jacket, tuxedo pants, and a bow tie.
Does the bride go with the groom to pick out his tux?
“The bride should be with the groom to select his tuxedo style and groomsmen styles. Unless of course, the tuxedo will be a surprise for the bride. In that case, the groom should include someone with whom he values their opinion.”