Wedding Tuxedos - Page 4

Originally Posted by archibaldleach 

Sometimes giving good advice involves giving an answer that was not asked but is relevant to a person's situation.
Worst case for OP was he read a couple more pages of text and left with the answer to his question in addition to a bit more knowledge.

Originally Posted by RogerC 

And still, no-one has even mentioned the fact that dinner suits should not be worn before 6PM. If you want colour, why not look at morning wear? The humble stroller allows for great variation in many ways.

Originally Posted by Persephone 

Really?!? You play no role in this? She must be marrying herself then... Well, what do I know, stranger things have surely happened.
BTW, I am a lady, who had a very formal wedding (Catholic cathedral ceremony in Europe, 13-hour reception in a beautiful early 18th century estate), and I would not have dreamt to tell my husband that he has no role in the wedding, that it is/ was all about me, or what he should wear. No matching bridesmaids, coordinated wedding colours, or similar wedding industry marketing nonsense either.

Also, I am certain you mean fiancee, unless you are marrying a man - which would be completely fine. I do not discriminate based on sexual orientation.

Originally Posted by Persephone 

I completely agree with you, but I cannot lay all the blame at the feet of brides/ women. Gentlemen, grow a set of balls, become involved, and take ownership. This is the start of your marriage as well, and you have just as much right, I'd even say obligation or duty, to plan, organise, and celebrate this ceremony. The sad fact is that most men are only too happy to transfer sole authority and responsibility to their fiancées. Most women do not know the first or last thing about men's clothing, and are thus easy prey for the host of so-called "stylists", "experts" and wedding industry professionals that will bombard them with the latest trendy rubbish.

The decline of formality in our societies, especially in North America, has left women unaware of traditions, etiquette and convention, which conflicts with the desire to still have a "princess" moment. I truly believe if women had more access to formal and semi-formal events in their regular lives, the excesses we read about would not occur, as ladies and gentlemen could familiarise themselves with social conventions slowly and naturally. Perhaps I am completely wrong in my opinions, but I do not think so.

Originally Posted by Richmond44 

 I did however purchase myself a killer tux that I'm excited to wear