For the most part, etiquette refers to tradition. Sometimes traditions differ slightly depending on the part of the country in which you live. Add to this the fact that the latest fashions may make you want to stray from tradition. This is natural.  It is the most important day of your life. So, with all this in mind, here is some traditional advice that we hope you will find helpful in making your wedding formalwear selections.

Formal morning and early afternoon weddings call for an Oxford gray "Cutaway" long coat for the Groom and his party.  To be worn with striped trousers, wing collar shirt, pearl gray vest and Ascot tie.  This is a very formal approach.  Many choose to wear tuxedos for their wedding instead of a Cutaway.

Semi Formal morning and early afternoon weddings call for an Oxford gray "Stroller" coat for the groom and his party.  Worn with striped trousers, lay down collar shirt, pearl gray vest and coordinated 4-in-hand tie.  This, too, is a very formal approach.

Semi Formal afternoon and evening weddings will include white or ivory dinner jackets worn with black trousers for the groom and his party during the warmer months.  Year-round many grooms choose to wear tuxedos instead.

Formal afternoon and evening weddings call for tuxedos for the groom and his party.  Since the theme is considered formal, the groom may opt for a tailcoat for himself, with the others in his party in tuxedos.   We encourage the groom to wear a vest and tie to match the color of the bride's gown, while the others in the party wear accessory colors to coordinate with the bride maid's gowns.

Very Formal evening, church weddings call for Full Dress for the entire wedding party.  Full Dress includes tailcoats for all in the party, with vests and ties to match the bride's gown.  Some very formal weddings will have the groom in vest and tie to match the bridal gown and the rest in his party will coordinate their accessories with the color theme of the wedding.

We realize that terms such as "Cutaway, Full dress, Tailcoat, Dinner Jacket, etc..." may be foreign to you, so do not hesitate to ask your formalwear specialist for further explanations and details.