Posted on: July 15, 2007
Men’s Style
The making of a well-prepared, well-dressed groom
By Timothy R. Schulte
CTW Features
Popping the question and then just showing up to the wedding doesn’t cut it anymore. Your bride-to-be has been thinking of this day all her life, and she’s going to need your help making it happen. Take an active role in the planning, and don’t be shy about offering help.
The one area where you can take control, though, is in your wedding-day duds. This is your chance to put your personal spin on the wedding. If your wedding is a formal affair, go the classic route with a tuxedo. If your wedding is taking place during prime wedding time (June-September), get measured for your tux and get it ordered at least three months before your wedding. The same goes for your groomsmen.
The tux doesn’t have totalitarian control over the wedding, though. If a tux isn’t your thing – and if your wedding has a more casual feel – opt for a suit. And your groomsmen can follow suit, too. Pair like-colored suits with like-colored shirts and ties (optional) for an across-the-board, uniform look. Just make sure they’re pressed. And, please, show up on time.
The Beef Brigade
Your group of guys helps put a bit of masculinity in the wedding, but it’s also a tribute to the friends and family who helped get you here. Your brothers and buddies have always been there for you, so this is your way of saying thanks and showing them how much they mean to you. Of course, one of them will get picked to be the best man, but they’re all the best in their own right. This is male bonding at its finest, so make sure you take time to enjoy it.