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F A S H I O N , J E W E L R Y , A C C E S S O R I E S F O R M E N & W O M E N
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
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So you’ve popped the question and per-
haps booked the limo and DJ. Don’t think
your nuptial duties are done. This is the day
your bride-to-be has always dreamed up,
and it’s up to you (more than you think) to
help make it perfect in every way. Asserting
yourself in the planning process will not
only keep her impressed and unstressed, but
you’ll probably have some fun, too – who
doesn’t like sampling food and selecting bar
packages?
AND WHEN IT COMES TO
YOUR BIG-DAY ATTIRE,
you can take complete control of the reins
… well, with her permission, of course.
Whether a formal or more casual affair,
today’s grooms are keeping style in mind
when walking down the aisle. For tuxe-
do-clad grooms, cummerbunds and bow
ties channel a classic feel of sartorial ele-
gance. Grooms who decide to pare down
the formality with a suit can still add a pinch
of posh by saying yes to the vest and walk
the aisle in a three-piece suit. Tie bars and
cuff links let you add a bit of personal flash
in a very understated way.
If your wedding is taking place during
prime wedding time (June-September), get
measured for and order your tux at least
three months before your wedding. The
same goes for your groomsmen.
If you’re bypassing the tux for the suit, get
your groomsmen to follow suit, too. While
their suit styles may differ, it doesn’t matter
as long as they’re all walking down the aisle
in the same color. Same-colored shirts and/
or ties enhance the cohesion. Just make sure
they’re wrinkle-free. And, please, show up
on time.
THE GUYS ON YOUR SIDE
Your groomsmen aren’t just there to usher
folks to their seats and, well, look manly.
They’re the guys who’ve helped you get to
your big day and serve as symbols of the
man you are today. Having them stand up
with you is your way of showing them how
important they are to you and is your way
of saying thanks for all that they’ve done. If
you’ve been a groomsmen or best man be-
fore, you know how fun the experience is,
and, most important, the meaning behind
it. Enjoy all the pre- and post-wedding time
with your guys, but be sure to relish in this
once-in-a-lifetime experience with your
friends and family on the big day. You’ll
never have a better time male bonding.
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