What does the best dressed groom wear these days?  It all depends on the wedding ~ where it will take place, the basic style of the wedding and, of course, the time of day.  Let’s start with the ‘when’.

The time of year, as well as the time of day that the wedding will take place will have an effect on what the groom will wear.  Darker suits or tuxedos work well with evening weddings, or fall and winter weddings, whereas lighter colored suits are great for spring and summer weddings. 

The ‘where’ is equally important.  No one expects the groom to wear a tuxedo for a beach themed wedding.  A nice light-colored linen suit is perfect for this type of wedding.  Informal church weddings should always rank at least a business suit with white shirt and tie. 

The style of the wedding is also a major factor when choosing the appropriate groom’s attire.  If your church wedding is a semi-formal occasion, add a cummerbund or vest and a bow-tie to your suit or tuxedo.  Formal weddings can require anything from dinner jackets and waistcoats to black tie and tails.  Military dress uniforms can also be worn if the groom is in the service. 

Choosing the perfect groom’s attire really isn’t very complicated after all is said and done.  The best rule of thumb is to consider the style of the bride’s gown and choose a suit or tuxedo in keeping with that same style.