When it comes to weddings, the bride and the groom tend to dress up on the day of the wedding. OK, this might be something of an understatement. We know how important it is for the bride to look her best on her wedding day. It seems the groom sometimes gets overlooked. Yet there are plenty of tips and accessories that can help the groom stand out during the ceremony.
Accessorize. It’s the little things that can help a groom look his best on his wedding day. Let’s start with the shoes. The shoes can make the outfit. If you are renting a tux, rented shoes may come with that rental agreement. Treat these shows a little better than the shoes you rent at the bowling alley. You’ll want a simple patent leather shoes to go with your snazzy tux. Don’t fear the rental tux shoes. Most are pretty good. That’s doesn’t mean you can’t help them look a little better. Throw a fresh coat of polish on those shoes on the morning of the wedding. They will shine and gleam all the way through the reception. And wear a decent pair of socks.
Cuff links. Most people don’t wear cuff links every day. Some people have never worn cuff links. If you are in the latter group, the wedding ceremony is a great time for a cuff link debut. You can go the classic, old-school link and wear a pair of silver square cuff links.
The vest. To vest or not to vest? This is the question many grooms struggle answer. Don’t sweat it. The vest really comes down to personal preference. If you want to rock a stylish two-piece charcoal suit on your wedding day, go for it (pending approval from your soon-to-be spouse). Vest can add another layer of style to a tux, and the vest should really be included in the tuxedo look. The vest itself does not have to be too funky. The white vest is actually considered to be the most formal vest.
Choose a wedding reception spot that has a quality groom’s suite and you’ll have a chance to clean up and refresh your look (if need be) after the ceremony and before the reception.
