brooksamster
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Hi all,
First time poster who's relied on SF for years to avoid looking like a complete idiot. Now I need help with my upcoming wedding attire.
Scenario:
- March 3 1:30PM Catholic wedding in FL followed by indoor/outdoor reception by the beach.
- Bridesmaids dresses = mint; mint/gold is general color scheme.
- Groomsmen given following broad instructions: 2-pc navy suit, white shirt, shoe color / belt decision pending (Brown or Burgundy).
- Succulents on boutonnieres, which is kind of mint or pastel green in color.
Need help with two decisions:
1.) Brown or burgundy shoes / belt given time of day, navy/mint, etc. Also, decision on allowing loafers (which I'm against but open to feedback on).
2.) Mint ties. I want to buy 6 different ties for us that incorporate mint, are different / patterned, and don't look tacky / annoying. Looking for guidance on a.) general decision to require mint involvement, b.) selecting colors and style, c.) photo examples of how to pull it off (these have been hard to come by as most just have matching solid mint ties, which I don't like).
My goals for attire formality are threefold:
1.) Provide formal enough look and feel to show respect for the occasion and our families. This is not a linen and flip flops beach wedding. It's a wedding at a nice hotel that happens to be by the beach.
2.) Give flexibility so my guys don't have to break the bank getting suited up for this thing while making sure they don't look like morons. Also don't want them to rent and match, which looks awful, and everyone more or less has a dark-ish navy suit, so the selection means they probably don't have to go out and buy, and if they do, I'm doing them a favor by forcing them to own a decent navy suit. They should also be able to re-wear everything I ask them to bring.
3.) In a mature way, incorporate the aspects of spring, beach, and daytime. Do brown shoes accomplish this, or too casual? Are mint elements good for this, or is the color too hokey on a guy (I suspect no, but also can't find examples I like)? Advice on pocket squares?
Anyway, open it up to you style experts to help. Thanks!
First time poster who's relied on SF for years to avoid looking like a complete idiot. Now I need help with my upcoming wedding attire.
Scenario:
- March 3 1:30PM Catholic wedding in FL followed by indoor/outdoor reception by the beach.
- Bridesmaids dresses = mint; mint/gold is general color scheme.
- Groomsmen given following broad instructions: 2-pc navy suit, white shirt, shoe color / belt decision pending (Brown or Burgundy).
- Succulents on boutonnieres, which is kind of mint or pastel green in color.
Need help with two decisions:
1.) Brown or burgundy shoes / belt given time of day, navy/mint, etc. Also, decision on allowing loafers (which I'm against but open to feedback on).
2.) Mint ties. I want to buy 6 different ties for us that incorporate mint, are different / patterned, and don't look tacky / annoying. Looking for guidance on a.) general decision to require mint involvement, b.) selecting colors and style, c.) photo examples of how to pull it off (these have been hard to come by as most just have matching solid mint ties, which I don't like).
My goals for attire formality are threefold:
1.) Provide formal enough look and feel to show respect for the occasion and our families. This is not a linen and flip flops beach wedding. It's a wedding at a nice hotel that happens to be by the beach.
2.) Give flexibility so my guys don't have to break the bank getting suited up for this thing while making sure they don't look like morons. Also don't want them to rent and match, which looks awful, and everyone more or less has a dark-ish navy suit, so the selection means they probably don't have to go out and buy, and if they do, I'm doing them a favor by forcing them to own a decent navy suit. They should also be able to re-wear everything I ask them to bring.
3.) In a mature way, incorporate the aspects of spring, beach, and daytime. Do brown shoes accomplish this, or too casual? Are mint elements good for this, or is the color too hokey on a guy (I suspect no, but also can't find examples I like)? Advice on pocket squares?
Anyway, open it up to you style experts to help. Thanks!