Whether liberal or conservative, the modern wedding party for the groom's side of the affair has emerged from a past history of bland visual drudgery into a fashion era of choice, personality, and vibrance. Pink, purple, lilac, lavender, crimson, spring green, emerald, sky blue, and gold are all viable options for the modern man about to be married, along with his best man and those men standing for him.
Most Popular Colours for Wedding Parties – Royal Purple, Baby Pink, Sky Blue, Burgundy
Though the suit or tuxedo is still typically set in a black base colour – perhaps with a pin stripe or broad patterning in charcoal or white – the shirt, tie, vest, and pocket square have become much more liberal and broad with regard to acceptable convention.
Most popular requests submitted to popular tuxedo rental outlets such as Syd Silver or Freeman Formalwear include such bold choices as royal purple, lustrous gold, crimson, electric blue, and even multi-coloured retro assortments featuring a blend of lilac, sky blue, and baby pink. Though these colours are all popular on their own, there are still many parties ordering more traditional fare such as soft ivory, white, business blue, and burgundy or wine.
The beautiful coincidence of this increasingly varietous colour palette in men's wedding fashion is that it is not only visually appealing during the ceremony, it is also extremely photogenic. Photographs taken wearing such vibrant colours are naturally impactful aesthetically and bring a great deal of cheer and vibrance to an exposure. Further, such beautiful and outgoing hues pair beautifully with outdoor scenery and floral arrangements, lending themselves perfectly with bouquets and floral decorations present at many wedding services and receptions.
Don't Forget About the Tuxedo – The Tux is Moving Fashion Forward, Too!
While black is still the overwhelmingly popular choice amongst men searching for a tuxedo rental service or even a purchase – there is a distinct field of men opting for other colours. For summer weddings, a very light sand coloured suit has become acceptable for wear, especially in less formal ceremonies or ceremonies taking place in the tropics or caribbean. Tan suits or tuxedos are especially popular amongst parties choosing a beach wedding, or for those instances where the bride has chosen an equally unconventional wedding dress in a copper or taupe material.
Chocolate brown is also an extremely interesting choice, popular all year round in men's wedding fashion, rising to prominence over the past few years. With or without pinstripes, a chocolate brown suit or tuxedo lends itself very naturally to pastel yellows or ivory tones – both exceedingly common choices for weddings taking place in spring, summer, or fall. This particular combination works especially well for men of medium to dark complexion, although brown is normally a poor choice for those with fair or freckled complexions.
Whether the groom and his groomsmen choose a more conservative business blue paired with a three-button tuxedo or a stylish baby pink ensemble accompanied by a two button tux with peak lapels, the liberalization of the modern wedding is a positive trend to be encouraged by interested wives and grooms the world over, adding a personality and aesthetic flair that might otherwise be lost to both audience and photographer.
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Nicholas Morine - Nicholas Morine Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature Master of Philosophy, Humanities (Candidate) Memorial University ...
