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The Groom should be in black full dress (tailcoat) with white wing collar pique with formal shirt, white pique vest and bow. May ear sprig from the bride’s bouquet as boutonniere.
Shoes:Black.
Ushers and Junior groomsmen to be identical to the groom, with different boutonniere. Fathers also identical to the groom, with different boutonniere. Guests may wear tuxedos, or if you specify "White Tie" on invitations guest should wear full dress identical to groom. Ring Bearer to be identical to groom/groomsmen.

Formal Evening
The groom shall be adorned in black tuxedo with white pleated formal shirt. The bow tie, vest or cummerbund should match tuxedo lapels. Another option is for the groom to wear a white dinner jacket with formal trousers for summer or tropical climate. Ushers and Junior Groomsmen to be the same as groom, perhaps with different boutonniere. Fathers to follow the ushers in apparel and finally the guests should be formally dressed. Specify "Black Tie" on invitations. Ring Bearer to be identical to groom/groomsmen.

Very Formal - Daytime
The groom to have a cutaway coat, grey striped trousers, grey vest, ascot, or striped four-in-hand tie. Optional extras are top hat, spats, grey gloves.
Shoes: Patent.
Ushers and Junior Groomsmen are to be similar to groom in style, with possible variation in tie or shirt. Fathers can be the same as groom or same as ushers. Guests you may suggest "Traditional Morning Attire" on invitations, if you would like your guests to be formally dressed. They would then choose formalwear similar to the groom’s. Ring Bearer identical to groom/groomsmen.


Semi Formal - Daytime
Groom to wear a grey stroller, with striped trousers, pearl grey vest, four-in-hand tie with white pleated formal shirt. Optional they can include homburg gloves. Ushers and Junior Groomsmen to be identical to groom perhaps with different boutonniere. Fathers to be same as groom, or same as ushers. Guests formalwear is optional and the Ring Bearer identical to groom/groomsmen.


     
   
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