The groom’s attire may be not as complicated as the bride’s but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put much effort into it. There are still some things that you need to consider when choosing your attire, though that would depend on the type of wedding you are having. For groom attire ideas, you may check out this helpful guide.

Ultraformal Wedding

There are two options for this type of wedding. For daytime, the ideal is a cutaway coat (penguin style), gray-striped trousers and a gray vest. You can have a white dress shirt with wing or turndown collar, an ascot and black shoes. Top it off with a silk top hat, gray kid gloves and a Lily of the Valley boutonniere. For an evening ceremony, instead of the cutaway jacket choose a full dress coat. Swap all gray for black, except for the kid gloves, which should be white. Replace the vest with a cummerbund for a night-at-the-opera look.

Formal Wedding

For daytime, choose a gray or black tuxedo or cutaway jacket and a white pleated or plain bosom shirt with wing or turndown collar, with matching vest. For the neckwear, pick a gray ascot, but you may also opt for a standard necktie. For late afternoon or evening, a black tux is perfect. Match it with a white wing-collared shirt, either a black vest or cummerbund plus black bow tie. You may also swap the bow tie for a long, white tie.

Semi-Formal Wedding

If the wedding is during the day, the formal suit should have a white dress shirt inside, choose either a cummerbund or vest outside plus a bow tie. If it’s performed in the late afternoon or evening, a dinner jacket with cufflinks and studs will do. Have a matching trousers and a black bow tie to complete that semi-formal look.

Casual Wedding

Casual is nowhere near dirty jeans and stained T-shirt. It just means “informal.” For a summer wedding, either a combination of white trousers and a blue blazer or a full khaki or linen suit will do. For an evening ceremony, match a solid-colored suit with a white, turndown-collared shirt. Complete the look with a graphic tie and a white boutonniere.

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Men can be forgetful sometimes. That’s why in preparation for your wedding, it wouldn’t hurt to have a list of things to do – a groom checklist, so to speak. To help you make your list, check out the tasks you should be doing prior to your wedding.

Six Months

Discuss with your fiancee the expenses and budget.

Start writing down your guest list.

Pick your best man.

Determine how many ushers are needed (1 for every 50 guests) then select them.

Check with wedding officiant to discuss the ceremony.

Discuss with your fiancée your honeymoon plans.

If traveling outside the country, start making legal arrangements (passport, visas, etc).

Three Months

Place an order for wedding rings and engraving.

Complete the guest list and give it to your fiancee.

Arrange for the payment of the bride’s bouquet.

Consult with your fiancee about your wedding attire as well your wedding party’s.

Arrange transportation needs (limousines, etc.).

Finalize honeymoon plans: tickets, room reservations, etc.

Start ordering boutonnieres for the men and corsages for mothers

Complete marriage license requirements.

6-8 Weeks

Plan the rehearsal dinner with your parents.

Consult with your fiancee on the lodgings for out of town relatives and ushers.

Choose gifts for the best man and ushers

Buy a wedding gift for the bride.

Attend your bachelor party.

Pick up the wedding rings, make sure to check the engraving.

Help your fiancee in sending out wedding invitations.

Two Weeks

Get your marriage license.

Arrange transportation from the reception to the airport or train.

Check your honeymoon reservations and the hotel for wedding night.

One Week

Go through with the head usher any special seating arrangements .

Prepare the wedding officiant’s fee in a sealed envelope and hand it to the best man, to be given after the ceremony.

Organize your finances for your trip.

Start packing for the honeymoon.

Remind your best man and the ushers about the details of the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.

Prepare your wedding toast

Prepare gifts for the attendants, to be given at the rehearsal dinner.

After you’re done with your checklist, don’t forget to plan for the things that must be completed after the wedding, like sending thank you notes to your bride’s parents and to other special people in your wedding.

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The wedding ceremony is special and meaningful to the bride and groom as this is where they exchange their vows of loving each other for the rest of their lives. The reception should be treated as special as well, since this is the part where the newlywed couple would celebrate with the guests.

If you are planning for your wedding reception, refer to this checklist as your guide:

Venue

• Should be somewhere near the ceremony site ___
• Rental fee and overtime charges must be within the budget ___
• Reasonable refund policy in the event of postponement/cancellation ___
• Allows time for decoration ___
• Can accommodate the number of guests ___
• Restroom facilities must be clean ___
• Secure and has available room for kids ___

Food and Drink

• Wedding cake ___
• Meal options (seated dinner or dessert only) ___
• Payment method ___
• Date for tasting menu ___
• Availability of wine and other beverages ___
• Open bar or Cocktail service ___

Basic Rentals

• China ___
• Glassware ___
• Linens ___
• Heaters/air conditioners ___
• Bar equipment ___
• Tables and chairs ___

Miscellaneous

• Florist ___
• DJ and musicians ___
• Food for the band ___
• Photographer/Videographer ___
• Cake knife ___
• Guest book ___
• Seat plan ___
• Decors ___

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In a wedding, it’s always the bride’s dress that catches attention the most. But this doesn’t mean that a groom’s attire is not worth the effort. A groom’s wedding attire should hold its own beside the bride’s. To help you make your formal wear look great, here are some tips to consider.

Good fit

Make sure that everything fits well. The suit jacket should allow you to make a full range of movements, whether it’s buttoned or unbuttoned. Remember that you wouldn’t just stand stiffly during the whole event. There would be lots of shaking of hands, hugging and dancing.

One finger should fit between your shirt’s collar and your neck. For the cuffs, it should exactly rest at the wrist and must not ride up every time you stretch your arms. Your vest should fit comfortably when buttoned and ride just below your pant’s waistband. As for the pants, It should hit just about 1/3 of the way down your shoe.

Dress accordingly

You have a wide range of formal wear options, depending on how formal your wedding is and the time of day. For example, if you are going for a late afternoon wedding, a standard tux is fine as opposed to a suit with cutaway jacket, which is appropriate for a formal daytime wedding.

Accessorize

Wearing a dapper suit is not enough. Accessories can make you look more dashing as they turn your suit into an impressive ensemble. Stylish cuff links and stud sets can make your formal wedding attire look great and elegant. For your vest, choose a color and pattern that complements with the wedding party’s attire.

You have a choice between a long tie or a bow tie to complete your formal wedding attire. For a tuxedo, remember that long ties are less formal than bow ties. Also, take note that white ties are for ultra-formal themes, black ties are for formal and colored ties could fit in just about any occasion.

Make sure that you’ll be wearing a simple yet elegant leather shoes. Take the time to give them a professional shine to have them looking great.

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The rehearsal dinner is an opportunity for the wedding couple’s family and the members of the wedding party to socialize just before the big day. It is usually held the day before the wedding, right after the wedding rehearsal. It is also the best time to go over and clarify last minute details regarding the wedding.

While wedding rehearsal dinner etiquette is not set in stone to allow a few adjustments, there are some practices that are best to follow.

The Guest List

Preferably, aside from the immediate family of the couple, the guest list should only include the people who are required to be in the wedding rehearsal. As a courtesy, the officiating person is also invited, but he may choose not to attend, especially if he is not particularly close to the couple.

Formality

Many couples choose a more casual rehearsal dinner. But in general, rehearsal dinners can either be formal or informal. Couples who opt for a casual rehearsal dinner decide so because they are “reserving” the formality for the next day.

The Menu

Rehearsal dinner menus are not as elaborate as the wedding menu. A casual fare of pizza and pasta or barbeque and sandwiches is the common choice although for a formal gathering, a catered dinner is more appropriate. Serving alcohol is generally moderated, if not avoided, to keep the guests from feeling the effects the following day, at the wedding.

Gifts

While some guests may drop off their gifts for the couple, it is best, however, to have the couple take the opportunity to give gifts themselves. Many couples take this moment to present thoughtful gifts to their parents and the wedding attendants. This is to express the couple’s gratitude for their involvement in the wedding preparation.

The groom and his family are usually the ones in charge of the dinner but there are couples who prefer to arrange the event themselves while others opt to split the burden with their parents.

In conclusion, wedding rehearsal dinner etiquette is less strict that the etiquette for the wedding. But it is important to have proper guidelines to help everyone, especially the couple, enjoy the occasion.

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A beach wedding is considered informal so, obviously, a formal attire is not required. Normally, the groom’s outfit is uncomplicated to plan. This is even truer when deciding on the groom’s attire for beach wedding. To help you decide on a beach wedding attire, consider the following tips:

Match the bride’s attire

The most important thing to consider when thinking of a beach wedding attire for the groom is whether it matches the bride’s dress. The wedding might be informal yet the couple’s attire should still be matching.

Know the location

it is necessary to determine the exact location of the ceremony before choosing the groom’s attire for a beach wedding. Will you be actually on the beach or just near the beach? This consideration will help you decide whether to wear long pants or shorts.

How informal is informal?

You have the option to be in a less formal style, like wearing a nice pair of dark shorts with a polo shirt or be semi-casual, wearing a pair of jeans or pants with a button down shirt or polo shirt. Sandals would be ideal in this setting.

Choose the right material

Finally, to keep your body cooler, a light-colored linen suit is the recommended choice. Match this perfectly with a bright tie.

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Have you been to many weddings? If you’ve been invited to witness wedding ceremonies as much as I’ve been, chances are that you’ve also noticed how all the grooms looked the same. They’re all wearing a tuxedo!

Not that I have anything against tux, but if I can help it, I’d prefer that grooms wear something else. For a change. If you are a groom looking for an alternative groom attire, good for you.

You see, one of the disadvantages of wearing a tux is that after the wedding, you’ll find out that there aren’t really any other occasion where you can wear your tux again, unlike a black suit – unless, of course, you’re James Bond.

A nice formal suit and tie is a great alternative attire for the groom especially if you want something that you could wear again. Make it a point to match the tie color with the overall theme of the wedding.

For a semi-formal wedding, a formal suit jacket paired with dark trousers is a great idea. This is also perfect if the ceremony is during the daytime. Have a white shirt under that jacket and you are good to go.

Whatever alternative groom attire you prefer, keep in mind that it’s the theme of the wedding that dictates what’s the best attire for the groom. Still, if you can work your way around it, nix that tux.

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There’s something about engraved personalized groomsmen gifts that make them unique, stylish and sophisticated that why it has become one of the most common gifts to give at a wedding. There are several groomsmen gift ideas that you can have engraved so there’s actually a lot of options for you to choose from.

Before going to the store and buying a gift for your groomsmen, you might want to search for ideas online. Searching for gifts online could save you from the hassle of traveling to a store, searching endlessly among piles and piles of prospective gifts, tiring yourself too much only to end up going home disappointed and empty handed. There are several online stores you can check out online and each website provides you with a list of personalized gifts you can have engraved for your groomsmen. What do you think would be most appealing to your groomsmen and what could be most useful for them? Of course engraved groomsmen gift ideas are solely intended for the use of your groomsmen because their name would be engraved on it therefore you have to bear in mind that whatever it is you’ll buy should be useful and practical.

The most common engraved personalized gift for groomsmen include pens, money clips, calling card holders, Swiss knives, and name plates.

Pens could be very useful as they are most commonly used all the time. Regardless of what your groomsman’s job is, he will definitely be needing a good pen. Having his name engraved on a pen could give it a more personal and unique touch. Money clips have become men’s alternative to bulky wallets. Nowadays, the smaller your pocket looks, the better. Available in shops is an engraved Money Clip Credit Card Holder. You can have the name of your groomsmen engraved on this personalized gift to make sure that in case of loss, his name or even his contact number could be identified easily.

If your groomsmen have their own businesses, currently applying for a job, is an executive or what not, a calling card holder is very much necessary for him. Calling card holders could be engraved with their name and could come in different sophisticated colors like silver, bronze, gold and black. Last but not the least, name plates are perfect engraved personalized groomsmen gifts as well. You can have the name of your groomsmen engraved on their personal name plate which they use for their table at the office, personal work place at home or wherever they find it convenient to locate.

Engraved groomsmen gift ideas are considered to be the best choice for gifts for your best buds. There’s no need to be too serious with the engravings on your gifts, you can have their pet names engraved on these items to make it more fun and memorable for them. Personalization is vital to your groomsman’s gift giving because it adds a touch of thoughtfulness to the affair. It shows that you care about that person enough to get some something truly special. And do not worry about how much you spend on them. They’re your friends and the money cost of the gift is relevant.

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After being a bachelor for such a time and finally meeting that one great gal. Now comes that much awaited day. But of course before the wedding, massive preparation and the never-ending battle of how many guests are you going to have and the question of, “Where will Aunt Murielle seat,” comes in mind. But through all those rant and rave preparation, your best mates never got tired to support you in your entire endeavor. They even threw you your bachelor party and kept you in arms so that your bride will still love you the next day and they even rented a tuxedo just to show you how much they care for you. So, the only means for you to show them that you care back is to have great ideas for your groomsmen gifts.

That is right! You have to have great ideas on what to give them for your groomsmen gifts. They have been your friends all your adult life and they have showed you encouragement and support through all your decisions with your wedding. Giving them the great gifts are just a way to acknowledge their given effort. Although, you might even argue that you are not a gift person and how would you be able to still prepare gifts for them and even find great gifts when there are still a lot to be done for the wedding. Given the negativity of what you might say, it is still part of wedding traditions to show that you care for those people who helped you for the success of your wedding.

It is not actually even hard to find ideas for great groomsmen gifts as most men think. Since most men are not up to the task of finding great gifts for most of the same sex. But finding that great groomsmen gifts are just but so easy to find since the level and quality of gift will depend on those groomsmen themselves. And since, you won’t choose a man to be part of your groomsmen who is not actually a close friend or a close relative, so most likely that you know what character your groomsmen have.

There are a lot of items to choose from, for a groomsman who are trendy hip and young, a great gift for him could be the ipod Shuffle or a customize pair of Nikes; for a classic groomsman, you can even give him a classic dress watch; for those who like to occasionally drink, you can even give him a portable bar set. You can also give engraved Silver Pocket Watch if they like it.

There are hundreds and hundreds of great groomsmen gift ideas that you can make and buy for them. Probably when you start shopping gifts for them, you would even be tempted to buy one or more for yourself. But that is the last thing you want to do. Because sticking to your wedding budget is of paramount importance. You do not want to explain to your bride or wedding coordinator how come you cannot afford the wedding cake. By adhering to your budget you ensure that your entire wedding goes off without a hitch.

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Competition at a wedding

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