Official Wedding Attire Question/Answer/Picture Thread

[archibaldleach]

@acconrad, you'll be fine in a tuxedo. Don't worry about black versus midnight blue, except for considering which one you like more. And congratulations!

 

[MrDaniels]

Agreed. This argument comes up frequently, though it should not. You are either having a daytime event or an evening event-don't get hung up on the exact time that the clock indicates (these standards pre-date Daylight Savings after all).

 

[brax]



Agreed. This argument comes up frequently, though it should not. You are either having a daytime event or an evening event-don't get hung up on the exact time that the clock indicates (these standards pre-date Daylight Savings after all).

Also, agree.But I chose a different approach. My 4:00 ceremony was with a suit while my 6:00 reception was with a dinner jacket.

 

[archibaldleach]

^ Changing between the ceremony and the reception can be an option too. Nothing wrong with it, except potentially the inconvenience factor (and of course you have to decide whether you will be the only one changing or if you want your groomsmen to do so as well).

 

[brax]



^ Changing between the ceremony and the reception can be an option too. Nothing wrong with it, except potentially the inconvenience factor (and of course you have to decide whether you will be the only one changing or if you want your groomsmen to do so as well).

I prefer my groomsmen to wear red shirts so no problem there. He went to ND undergrad. Please forgive him.

 

[archibaldleach]



I prefer my groomsmen to wear red shirts so no problem there. He went to ND undergrad. Please forgive him.

I'm thoroughly enjoying ND's mediocrity this year. Too many obnoxious ND fans in Chicago for me to ever root for them.

 

[brax]



I'm thoroughly enjoying ND's mediocrity this year. Too many obnoxious ND fans in Chicago for me to ever root for them.

I knew there was something about you that I liked. While he and I share the same law school, our undergrads are rivals.

 

[EdenResident]

Hey guys! So, I'm getting married! My wife-to-be, who is obviously Japanese, is gonna wear this kimono at the wedding.

I'm gonna wear a tux. What color and style should I pick for my tux to not look out of place next to her? The ceremony will be indoor.

Ivory jacket + black pants like this (but with one button instead)

or a traditional black tux like this

Or any other thoughts? I'm up for all non-conservatives ideas.

(FWIW, our wedding color scheme is the standard cream, gold and emerald.)

 

[AdductorMagnus]

Morning Dress is still alive in Japan, no? So depending on time of day, that could be an option.

 

[archibaldleach]

@EdenResident

I can't comment on anything specific to Japan (if the wedding is going to be held there or you want to ensure that what you wear is culturally appropriate out of respect to her and her family), but cream dinner jackets are generally not worn outside of the Memorial Day to Labor Day window in temperate climates. For an evening event, a standard black tuxedo should be fine (you could do midnight blue if you prefer). For a daytime event, morning dress may be an option as could a three piece suit. Congratulations on the upcoming wedding.

Again, this is based on a traditional Western understanding of formal dress. I cannot say for certain that there may not be cultural differences in Japan that could render some of this moot.

 

[EdenResident]



@EdenResident

I can't comment on anything specific to Japan (if the wedding is going to be held there or you want to ensure that what you wear is culturally appropriate out of respect to her and her family), but cream dinner jackets are generally not worn outside of the Memorial Day to Labor Day window in temperate climates. For an evening event, a standard black tuxedo should be fine (you could do midnight blue if you prefer). For a daytime event, morning dress may be an option as could a three piece suit. Congratulations on the upcoming wedding.

Again, this is based on a traditional Western understanding of formal dress. I cannot say for certain that there may not be cultural differences in Japan that could render some of this moot.

Thanks. The wedding will be in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam so wearing light-colored jacket won't be a problem. I'm just mainly looking for a color and style that matches my bride's kimono.

 

[constant struggle]

Does anyone else make a modern fit, classic details - peak lapel tuxedo besides Ralph Lauren's Anthony?

I am at a total loss here.

 

[Caustic Man]

Suit Supply. I'm wearing it here...

 

[BackInTheJox]

Man, I know it's been covered in the black tie thread, but seeing that wing collar really takes what is otherwise a perfect black tie ensemble and ruins it for me.

But it's otherwise quite excellent, and who cares what a stranger on the internet thinks!

 

[Caustic Man]

Definitely not me.