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No jackets - no-no or okay?

My fiance doesn't want to wear a jacket for our wedding.  It's going to be the middle of August, and he's practically a polar bear because he's so hot natured.  He also doesn't think he looks good with a jacket on.  I'm perfectly fine with this, because I understand and think all the guys would look great with brown dress pants, shoes, ties, and vests (brown for fiance, blue for GMs).

My mother, however, is very strongly opposed to no jackets.  She thinks it's ridiculous for them not to wear them and believes the back of the vests will not match the rest of the outfit.  I think the back is usually black or white, but it depends on where we get them. 

Is it "against ettiquette" or whatever for the guys not to wear jackets?  This is not a beach or outdoor wedding, btw.  We're just going a little more casual.







Re: No jackets - no-no or okay?

  • You and your FI can decide if it's acceptable or not, it's your wedding.  If this becomes too much of an issue why not have the guys wear jackets for ceremony only and make sure your venue is cooled down.
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  • I've seen tons of cute weddings where the guys didn't wear jackets. I think it just makes the wedding very casual, so if that's what you want then go for it!
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  • I personally think that jackets are a nice look for weddings, because to me they make things look a little more polished.

    But, your call. If your FI doesn't want to wear one then that's his entitlement. And the no-jacket look works unless it's a really formal wedding, and vests will look nice. I also think suspenders are a cute look.

    I liked the look of the wedding party in that "Forever" YouTube video, where the groomsmen wore pants and vests but no jacket. Maybe that's along the lines of what you are planning? There's a pic on their website: http://jkweddingdance.com/
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  •      A standard vest, with coordinated or same fabric back, would be better than  just a plain black or rental tux backing.

         As for Mom,  tell her when she gets married again,  she can influence the groom.  Right now it is not her choice to make, and she should butt out.
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