Connecticut Wedding Dresses, Tuxedos, & Bridal Shops Q&A

Black shirts with tuxedos for groom and groomsmen

Hi. Our wedding is in early April at 4 pm and the colors are white, silver, and lavender. My fiance is insistent that he and the groomsmen wear black shirts with their suits/tuxedos. I always thought that the black shirts were more for fall/winter weddings. All of the decorations/flowers will be in.... [Read more]

Tux Shirt Color

Our photographer has recommended that the men wear white shirts with their black tuxedos, even though the bride's dress is ivory, the flower girl dresses are ivory and the bridesmaids dresses have ivory on the trim and in a back inset. My mother is going crazy thinking this isn't a good idea. I.... [Read more]

Groomsman Tuxedo vs Military Uniform

My step-son and his fiance are not in the military. They want all groomsmen to wear tuxedos at their wedding. My other step-son is a marine, and wants to wear his formal uniform and not a tuxedo as he participates as a groomsman. The future bride and groom think that the uniform would draw.... [Read more]

Breaking the news: No Tuxedos

My fiance is Native American and looks it, long hair and all. While I have never been fond of tuxedos, I think one would look even more ridiculous on him than on a lot of other men. However, whenever family members or others learn that I do not intend to stuff him into a tuxedo, they object and.... [Read more]

No tux

I am trying to plan an informal to semi formal wedding and I don’t know what my fiancé should wear? He says he does not want a tux and I am ok with that, but I am not sure what my other options are. Could someone give me some ideas and let me know what type of wedding gowns are appropriate to.... [Read more]