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MEN'S ACCESSORIES MAKE°.WEDDIN. G:=FASHION NEWS.
sartorial excitement. Left and center, white shirts with frontstripes in pastel:pink, coordinating with
the diamond -shaped -bow tie and cummerbund. Right; the; same shirt, in whiteon-white, worn
with :black tie, cummerbund and studs. All by After Six Accessories. t
When, a wedding is in the offing, it's' the
bride who gets° all the help. Mother gives
helpful suggestions, friends and relatives of-
fer no end ; . of advice, bridalmagazines
engulf , her with the latest trends in
everythingfrom the wording of invitations
to honeymoon kinks
lotitiv t about the groom? While he's not
era ignored, there -precious little infor-
mation tossed' hise: way. °With.^the groom. in'
'mind,' the American Formalwear As'socia-
tion recently compiled a list of commonly
asked questions and answers.
Q. Who or what decides if the wedding is to
be formal, semiformal or informal?
A. Those decisions are usually up the
bride, and are often determined by the
choice of gown she wears and the ,site of the
ceremony. If she wears a long gown with a
train, the wedding is formal. If she selects to
wear only a veil with her gown, the wedding
is considered to be semiformal.
Q. If the wedding is formal, what do I
wear?
A. Traditionalists hold out, for the grey
cutaway coand striped trousers. In some
contemporary weddings the groom may opt
for a white . tailcoat. For a contemporary
evening formal ceremony the groom may
wear a<black, or white full dress (tailcoat),
while the traditionalist will wear the classic
white tie and tails.
Q. What do I wear for a semiformal wed-
ding?
A. At a traditional daytime wedding, a
grey stroller with striped trousers.`At a con-
temporary daytime wedding, a tuxedo or an
updated stroller, For a traditional evening
ceremony, a black tux, or .a white dinner
jacket.. For a conterlporary evening, a Mx-
edo of your choice. ',
' Q. What do°my ushers wear? . �,•:
A. In a traditional ceremony, .the same as.
the groom, with the exception of the bouton
niere„n a contemporary wedding the best
m n and °ushe `may dress a "step down"
from the groom, i.e.; if thegroom wears a
tailcoat, the, other men may wear a short
coat _,
Q. What do fathers of thebride' and groom
wear?
A The same rules apply to the fathers as
to the ushers and best man.
Q. DO I give a present to the bride? 0
A ,,,There'is:no rule that says you must, but
it is often done as a.token of devotion,
Q. Do .I buy a gift for any of the atten-
dants? . .
A. Yes. A small but meaningful gift should
be given to your best man and ushers —
anything which serves as a memento `of the
occasion. Suggestions•:. cuff links, money
clips, •wallets, identifk atio'n bracelets, desk
sets, pen sets, bar.utensils.
Q. Who decides on the type, place.. and
length of the honeymoon? 0
A. Both bride and groom. The available
time for the.trip and its type are usually
determined by finances and job considera=
tions. b,
Q. Who provides the bride's bouquet?
A. The groom may buy his bride's bouquet
and'also the boutonnieres for best man and
ushers, but often today the bride's family
assumes these obligations.
Q. Who pays for the honeymoon?
A. The groom.
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Classic;stylings in traditional colors and,
subtle shades are in the forefront of men's
formal wear fashion this year. •
As a result, basic black tuxedos and
tailcoats, classic white .dinnerjackets,
elegant morning coats and formal wear in, a
wide range of grey shades have tended to
dominate the • wedding -day wardrobes of
grooms and groomsmen — a response to the
deep, rich hues being favored by bridal par-
ties.
White-toneshirt's with the traditional
pleated front; wing -tip collars and black ,pa-
tent leather shoes are also very ,mu in
vogue. For a splash of color some grooms
and their groomsmen have taken to color co-
ordinating their• accessories cum mer-
unds, bow ties and pocketpuffs — to the
hades of the brida patty dresses.
The color of, b it al -party dresses is a
decisive factor for groomsand groomsmen
in choosing their formalat colors. For
example, -with colors:su us rose and
• burgundy being pop >�T h. bri at atten-
dants, xnen in the wedding, party are opting
for, complementary colors such as grey,
black or white.
Because of this color co-ordination, grey
has become: an extremely popular color with
grooms and -groomsmen.
While traditional colors such as black and
white, and a subtle shade such as grey, are
currently most in demand, classic stylings
including a strong demand -for tailcoats
(tails) and morning coats -- area'also very
much in;evidence.
Mornings coats Come in a range of grey
pubs, while nitails, Paglione said in his ex-
perience, hlabk `is 'the, dominant color, with
grey also showing strength. Tails are
especially popular with the groom, he con
tinued,with the best man and the ushers
often opting for shorter tuxedo jackets in the
same color.
The traditional pleated -front shirt with a
wing -tip collar is dominant this season.
White, cream and ivory are popularshirt
colors.
The decisions you are making now are to last
a lifetime and should be made carefully. Sure,
money headaches may come along but you
know that careful budgeting , and • regular
shopping habits will make your lives together
Tess troublesome. . .
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necessity, your weekly grocery needs.
_ By routinely taking advantage of our regular
grocery specials, our tender meats and our
fresh produce, your grocery dollars will be well
spent. And, our friendly, courteous staff will do
their best CO help you in anyway they can.
Shppping with us is a.good habit to •get into.
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