Conflicted about wearing a Blue Velvet tux jacket to a wedding...

[Willin]

So I have my friend's wedding this coming Saturday at a country club. I'm NOT in the wedding party.

I have a Blue Velvet Suit Supply tuxedo jacket which I bought four years ago that I would like to wear as I don't have occasion to that often.

However the groom is wearing a midnight blue tuxedo. I believe the wedding party has black tuxes.

Would it be weird for me to wear this? I don't want to "steal the spotlight" from the belle of the ball since he's wearing midnight blue. Should I just wear a suit instead?

It would look sharp for this fall wedding but I'm really conflicted on whether to rock it or not.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Call him and ask.

 

[bdavro23]

I would not wear it personally and think a suit would be the more appropriate option.

 

[dieworkwear]

I think it would be a bad idea. You could call him and ask, but even if he approves, it seems like one of those things where, in the middle of the ceremony, you realize you're inappropriately dressed.

 

[Willin]

I texted him asking and he replied "it's not black tie" so I'm just going to stick with a boring suit. Bummerrrr. Ah well, it's better than looking like the guy trying to steal the spotlight.

 

[classicalthunde]

yea, for weddings especially I think you shouldn't wear a tux/dinner jacket unless the invite specifically states black tie or black tie optional

other events like balls, galas, fundraisers or things that are not so centered around one person/couple, I think you have a little more flexibility to over dress without it being of major consequence