For the groom, picking out what to wear is easy, right? Well, not quite. There are many styles of formal wear for men. The time of day your wedding is held, how formal the wedding is, and what your bride is wearing all help determine what you need to be wearing. If you’re having a formal evening wedding then you could wear a white tie and tails or a standard tuxedo. For afternoon formal weddings there are cutaway coats (morning coats) and strollers. Make sure that whatever you choose fits the mood and season of your wedding.

Bow ties and ascots are the two most popular choices of neckwear, through regular neck ties are sometimes appropriate. Because the pattern you choose will also appear on your cummerbund, pick something that will look good around your neck and your waist! Remember that the pleats on cummerbunds always face upward. If you don’t like cummerbunds you may decide to wear a vest. Your vest and bow tie don’t have to match exactly, but do be sure they don’t clash. Tuxedo shirts usually are pleated but you can decide what type of collar looks best on you. Your shirt sleeves should hang one-half to 1 inch out of your jacket. French cuff sleeves are popular among many men.

Traditionally, black patent leather oxfords or pumps are worn by the groom. This is your big day, so make sure that your socks match each other and your shoes!