| Contemporary
Wedding Guide |
| Participant: |
Very Formal
Evening |
Formal Evening |
Very Formal
Daytime |
Semi Formal
Evening |
| Groom |
Black Fulldress or other color
tailcoat applicable. Formal shirt, vest or cummerbund. If wearing black
fulldress, wear white wing collar shirt with white vest and bow tie. |
Tuxedo or tailcoat in range
of colors - dark for fall/winter, lighter shades for spring and summer
- or white for any time of year. Formal shirt should be white. |
Updated cutaway in light grey
shades with striped matching trousers, white formal shirt, ascot or tie. |
Tuxedo or tailcoat in range
of colors - dark for fall/winter, lighter shades for spring and summer
or tropical climates. |
| Best
Man, Groomsmen, Ushers, Junior Groomsmen |
Similar to groom, or same as
ushers, or in a classic tuxedo. |
Similar tailcoats or tuxedos
to groom. Choose colored vests to match bridesmaid dresses. |
Similar to groom in style or
can wear matching stroller coats with striped or matching trousers. |
Similar to the groom. Coordinated
in color with bridesmaid dresses. |
| Fathers,
Grandfathers |
Same as groom, or same as ushers,
or in a classic tuxedo. |
Similar to ushers or in classic
tuxedo. |
Same as groom or same as ushers,
or in classic tuxedo. |
Either similar to male attendants
or own choice of tux. |
| Ringbearer |
Same as groom. |
Same as groom. |
Same as groom, or wear stroller. |
Same as groom or groomsmen. |
| Guests |
Formalwear similar to groom.
Consider specifying 'Black Tie Invited' on invitation; guests should wear
black tuxedos. |
Formalwear optional. Consider
specifying 'Black Tie Invited' on invitations. |
Formalwear optional. |
Formalwear optional. |
