Groomsmen Attire

cpasquale

So, FI wanted to get all of the groomsmen attire at Men's Warehouse because it is less expensive and more convenient for all his guys. My girls are going to be in green, and I was hoping that I could find vests/ties there that compliment the green my girls are wearing (I know they don't have to match perfectly). But none of them go!!

Do you think it would look bad if we had the guys wear black vests with white shirts and then we buy them a green tie that compliments the dresses?

Have you guys planned out the groomsmen attire? What is your FI wearing? Are you doing anything to make the Best Man stand out from the other guys?

kellycatalo

I think that would work well, having the black vest and green tie. Do you have any other colors? You could try to find vests in that color. When I was in my MOH's wedding, we wore coral dresses, but the guys had a khaki-colored vest. That was one of her secondary colors, but it went well, and the guys didn't have to wear pink, haha.

cpasquale

My other colors are gray and ivory/white. I was going to have the special men (my dad, FI's dad, and FI's stepdad) wear gray, though. I'm not sure if it would be weird if they AND the groomsmen were matching in gray.....

Also, I think FI really wants to have them wear green. It's one of those things he's kinda set on.

mamameech

I think the grey with the green/ivory would look nice; it's a more subtle combination and not so much contrast (but maybe you want the contrast ;P)

The groom's attire is stressing me out! lol
I've told my FI to decide on something he likes or go to the store he has in mind but you know men... lol. Luckily it's just him and his brother, and my son of course. I'd rather have formal suits than tuxes tho.... you can get some really nice suits now with some very fashionable styles.

DirtyWater

I think that is a perfectly fine solution.  I like the idea of just the ties matching the dress. 

BMcLeodTeam

FI changes his mind about this on a regular basis... so I'll give you what we have for now.... the bridesmaids are in bright red with black accents.

Groom - Black tux, black shirt, black vest, white tie
Groomsmen - Black tux, red shirt, black vest, black tie

Then to match the bridesmaids more
Man of Honour - Black tux, red shirt, red vest, red tie

Right now he's saying no to doing something different for his Best Man, but that might change lol

DirtyWater

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[QUOTE]FI changes his mind about this on a regular basis... so I'll give you what we have for now.... the bridesmaids are in bright red with black accents. Groom - Black tux, black shirt, black vest, white tie Groomsmen - Black tux, red shirt, black vest, black tie Then to match the bridesmaids more Man of Honour - Black tux, red shirt, red vest, red tie Right now he's saying no to doing something different for his Best Man, but that might change lol
Posted by BMcLeodTeam[/QUOTE]

I love when guys get into the attire choosing.  FI, begged me not have have the guys not match and look like they were going to the prom.  Which is perfectly fine with me, I thought it was hilarious that he came up with that.  So we're going with charcoal grey tux/suit, white shirts and "gun metal" vest and ties with navy dresses.  He'll be wearing charcoal grey and white.

aragx6

Dark grey tuxes, white shirts, matching grey vests and navy ties (which will match the BM dresses. We're going to buy FI a patterned tie in coordintinating colors so he stands out a bit.

FOG will wear his own suit -- he'll just have a matching boutonniere.

Finding the guys a green tie sounds like a solid option -- you could also just have them wear blac. You can never go wrong with black!

adktd2boots

I love the look of black on black with the splash of color.

SCogs18

FI isn't getting too fancy in his attire.  Black tux, white shirt, white tie/vest/cummerbund while the groomsmen/ushers/FOB will be in a black tux, white shirt, and black vest/cummerbund.

I think it would be fine to do the grey or black vests with a green tie!

BMcLeodTeam

FI has apparently officially made up his mind, is even telling the guys this time. He stumbled across an inspiration picture and wants 'exactly that' lol well, not exactly, the ties in this picture are pink, and we want red hahaha but you get the idea.

courtchace7

Did any of you actually go to look at mens attire yet? I want to go browse at some tux places with FI but I wasnt sure if its too early to do that stuff yet. I just want to see whats out there!

BMcLeodTeam

FI is going this week to start an 'account' there, discuss discounts, choose a place and have the option for the guys to get fitted... our groomsmen are across the province so if they could just get it done when they have time that's a ton better lol

mamameech

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[QUOTE]Did any of you actually go to look at mens attire yet? I want to go browse at some tux places with FI but I wasnt sure if its too early to do that stuff yet. I just want to see whats out there!
Posted by courtchace7[/QUOTE]

I have a little bit. I've been to Moores and Tip Top; I saw some really nice stuff and I have a $30 off coupon for Moores. FI wants something "nicer". He has 2 custom made suits from Thailand so he's spoiled lOL

aragx6

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[QUOTE]Did any of you actually go to look at mens attire yet? I want to go browse at some tux places with FI but I wasnt sure if its too early to do that stuff yet. I just want to see whats out there!
Posted by courtchace7[/QUOTE]

Yeah we actually did it a few months ago. We happened to be in town, FI really wanted to look at the available options, and they ended up having a sale so we put a little bit down that day. We haven't even told the groomsmen all the info yet because it's so early, but it's nice to have one more big check taken care of.

romamor4

We're actually doing chocolate brown suits and are going for more of a vintage feel, so we decided that all of the guys are going to be in chocolate brown suits and vests with a champagne brown tie. He will be wearing a pink tie though. I think the matching suit and vest idea look very sharp.