We will be married in July in a small chapel on the island of St. John. Our wedding is very small - just the two of us, no attendants, no family, with a few friends attending. After the 5:45pm ceremony and photos at the chapel, we will go to the beach nearby to take some sunset beach photos.
Our wedding is just a few weeks off, and we still are trying to decide what my H2B should wear! Since our wedding is in a church, rather than at the beach, I purchased a simply-beaded, strapless, mermaid-style dress with a sweep train. The color is "diamond white," which I was told is technically considered neither white nor ivory.
My H2B owns a black tuxedo and several styles/colors of shirts, but not a "diamond white" shirt. We aren't sure if a black tux is appropriate anyway in hot, tropical weather, or for island church weddings. Since most of the postings we've read asked about attire for beach weddings, we're not sure if the same ideas apply in our situation.
Would a linen suit, light colored tux, or khaki pants and a tropical shirt be more appropriate? Black tuxedo, white shirt, tropical print tie, etc?
We welcome any advice and suggestions! Thanks!
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Jun 8, 2005, 9:04 AM
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Dear Lillybelle,
A black tuxedo with a tropical print cummerbund or vest set would work.
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Jun 8, 2005, 11:18 AM
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The black could work. But because this is a tropical location, plus a summer month, your groom would probably look better in a white dinner coat (the white version of the black tux jacket) and black tuxedo trousers.
This is what is considered proper for warm weather locations.
Re: [lillybelle] Groom's attire for small island church wedding
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Dear Beach Bride,
Your H2B can wear a linen suit, or light colored summer suit. Even though your ceremony is in a church, destination/beach weddings tend to be more casual. So, he doesn't have to wear a tux. He can keep the suit in a light color and material to fit into the atmosphere. Just because your dress is diamond white, doesn't mean that he has to wear the same color. If he is in neutral colors, for example a light tan suit with a white top, that is fine.
On the other hand, if he has a tux why not get use out of it. He can definitely wear it, but dress it down a little with the style shirt and tie. See how it looks even without a tie, and the shirt with the top, even 2nd button unbuttoned. See if you like the way that looks, it is a more casual look. Really he can wear whatever he feels most comfortable in.
Groom's attire for small island church wedding
