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Wedding Etiquette FAQ
While there are traditions regarding what styles of formalwear that the wedding party should wear, there are many different factors that will contribute to what any given wedding party will end up wearing. These factors include: the formality of the bride’s dress, the time of day that the wedding takes place, the size of the wedding party and the location where the wedding takes place. In addition, formalwear fashion is changing constantly and therefore offering new choices that may defy any tradition or trend that has been set thus far.
Formal Daytime Wedding
Traditional
Cutaway Coat (Either Oxford Gray Or Black), Hickory-Striped Trousers, Pearl Gray Vest, Wing-Tip Collared Shirt, Ascot, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Contemporary
Black or Gray Tuxedo Coat, Matching Formal Trousers, Coordinated or Matching Vest, Wing-Tip or Spread Collared Shirt, Necktie (With Vest Only) or Bowtie To Coordinate With Colored or matching Vest or Cummerbund, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Formal Evening Wedding
Traditional
Black Tails (A.K.A. Full Dress), Matching Formal Trousers, White Wing-Tip Collared Shirt, White Vest, White Bowtie and White Formal Jewelry, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Contemporary
Formal Tuxedo Coat or Dinner Jacket, with Matching Formal Trousers, Wing-Tip or Spread Collared Shirt, Coordinated or Matching Vest or Cummerbund, Necktie (with Vest Only) or Bowtie to match with Vest or Cummerbund, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Semi-Formal Daytime Wedding
Traditional
Stroller Coat (Oxford Gray or Black), Hickory-Striped Trousers, Pearl Gray Vest, Wing-Tip or Spread Collared Shirt, Necktie, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Contemporary
Formal Tuxedo Coat, Matching Formal Trousers, Wing-Tip or Spread Collared Shirt, Coordinated or Matching Vest or Cummerbund, Necktie (With Vest Only) or Bowtie to match Vest or Cummerbund, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Semi-Formal Evening Wedding
Traditional
Black Tuxedo Coat or Dinner Jacket, Black Formal Trousers, Vest or Cummerbund, Spread Collar Shirt, Bowtie To Match Vest or Cummerbund, and Patent Leather Shoes. In warmer climates, White or Ivory Jackets are often worn.
Contemporary
Formal Tuxedo Coat, Matching Formal Trousers, Wing-Tip or Spread Collared Shirt, Coordinated or Matching Vest or Cummerbund, Necktie (With Vest Only) or Bowtie to match Vest or Cummerbund, with Patent Leather Shoes.
Informal Wedding
Daytime, Evening and Destination
Black, Gray, Navy, Brown, or Tan Business Suit, Dark Gray or Black Trousers, Shirt, Necktie, and Dress Shoes. In warmer climates, white or Ivory Suit.
