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Groomsmen – Accessories Provide Unique Touch

Throughout Europe, formal men’s wear has been transformed and redefined. Design houses such as Pal Zileri of Italy have updated the tuxedo by introducing elements of style borrowed from formal suits. Accessories for grooms have become as important as accessories for brides. Choices for neckwear include bowties, traditional ties, ascots, four-in-hand ties and neck scarves called cravats. Vests in deep rich tones and patterns are cut higher. Cufflinks, neck pins and button covers add sophistication. Patterned shirts in tone-on-tone prints add a further element of design.

While the basic rule is that the more formal the wedding, the less color the groom and groomsmen should wear, as with women’s wedding fashions, rules were made to be broken by those confident enough to make their own choices. Many grooms are purchasing their own shirts and accessories as a lasting momento of their wedding. Brides are also choosing to purchase these accessories as a special wedding gift for their groom. Pal Zileri has opened the Venetian Grand Canal Shops in Las Vegas.

“Fall” In Love With Real Couples’ Rustic Celebrations

With autumn upon us, we’re inspired by crisp air and changing leaves, but you don’t have to reinvent the wheel with your wedding plans. Learn from the true experts, our real couples, who have been there and done that! What could be more autumnal than decorating your tables with mini-pumpkins or using copper accents on your invitations? Warm up with spiced cider, then snuggle around an outdoor fire pit and send guests home with caramel apples. Get inspired by the season and its cozy comforts to make your day a dream come true!