Wedding Season

This morning, while sipping a coffee in a local cafe, I overheard a couple debating when wedding season was. While I think they finally agreed on mid-April through mid-October, we all really know wedding season as the time when your checkbook deflates like a balloon and dressing for the occasion(s) starts to become more of a chore than a pleasure.

Regardless of age, we all experience that wedding season marathon, when every weekend is dedicated to someone else's union. So, how do you keep things fresh as the groom,  guest or groomsman? The details.

As a guest, we firmly believe that you need to respect the dress code and day of the affair. For example, if you have a black tie affair on a Saturday night, you had better throw on a tux. So, how do you make yourself stand out from everyone else in a sophisticated, yet tasteful way and have fun with your attire? The details. Perhaps a colorful pocketsquare, or maybe a hook + ALBERT lapel flower.

Now, as the groom, and the captain of your groomsmen, this is your day. You finally get to decide your attire and the attire of the guys standing next to you (as long as you have the support of your fiancée, of course). While there are some mainstream tux vendors out there, we recommend staying away (read: running!) from the normal recommendations many of them throw at you (a shimmering "stock" vest is just not a good look in 2011).

As the groom, you should definitely find a way to stand out from your groomsmen. Don't be afraid to explore fun ways of doing it, either. For instance, if you decide that a tux is the way to go, you can put your groomsmen in the same color socks while you wear a different pair (we would of course recommend h+A's!). Another subtle suggestion is to wear a different color boutonniere or h+A lapel flower than your groomsmen. Believe us, your wedding album will thank you for paying attention to the details. But remember, the details speak volumes, so you only need one to achieve the perfect look.

Whatever your decision, enjoy it. This is your day. You should feel confident in whatever you and your wedding party ultimately decide to wear.