Wedding Trend: Groom Accessories

Traditionally the bride tends to be the center of attention at a wedding. From her dress to her shoes, guests are always talking about her look. But what about the groom? He deserves a little attention as well. Although accessories for the groom are not always the norm they are becoming more and more popular. From unique wedding rings and cufflinks to turban pins and watches there is an array of accessories for grooms to choose from. 

Here are some great options:

Tux We Love For Our Grooms

Brides aren’t the only ones who need to dress to impress on their wedding day.   Grooms need to set themselves apart, as well.  Here are some of the tux we love:

BLACK by Vera Wang

Calvin Klein

Pronto Uomo

Joseph Abboud

Men's Indian Fashion: What's New & Looks Great

Fashion always plays a big part of any wedding, but especially an Indian one. Many of our clients travel many distances to find the perfect outfit for there special day. One would think that fashion is only important to the bride, but you would be surprised how many groom's are also into the latest trends.

 Here are some of the latest trends in Indian Fashion for all you fashionable gentlemen straight from India GQ!

Trends

"Zardozi, Gota work, Resham and Dori and Pearl embroidery are very traditional and always in style. Trellising, a texturing technique for fabric is also used a lot. This season the dhoti is an extremely chic option and so comfortable!" says Master couturier Tarun Tahiliani

Dress according to size

Short: Avoid a very long achkan, it should end just below the knees. Go for monochromatic colours; if you are wearing a black top then wear a black bottom as well to give height. Wear asafa and pre-pleated stoles with a slight heel.

Tall and well-built: You lucked out. Almost everything looks good on you but ensure your garments are fitted in a way that highlights the shoulders and chest. Also select a piece that highlights the embroidery on the garment. Maybe wear a kamar bandh.

Skinny: Stay away from dark colours. Choose lighter-coloured garments like beiges, ivories and creams that should not be completely fitted but have a good shape.

Accessories

There are very few acceptable ways for men to wear jewellery - dressing for a wedding, however, is one of them. Whether you’re the groom, the drunk cousin or the single friend hoping to score, you can anchor your look with some solid accessories. A fine, gleaming pair of cufflinks or a slightly more ethnic brooch on a dark bandhgala is just the right amount of bling, that says you’re gentlemanly, stylish and do rather well for yourself.

Tahiliani advocates going all out with traditional accessories, “safa, kamar bandh, tanni, sarpech, heavy pearls or emerald necklaces, matching embroidered juttis, Jamevar stoles – a groom’s outfit can be just as exciting as the bride’s.”

Experiment with modernity

Don’t just stick to a classic sherwani, experiment with modern cuts and mix the traditional with the classy. “Try a bandh gala with dhoti or jodhpuri trousers, a short sherwani with Swarovski buttons, or a Nehru jacket can be quilted and worn with a shirt and trousers.”

Follow these trends and no matter what part you play in the wedding, you will be sure to stand out!

 

 

 

BOW TIES & NECK TIES FOR YOUR TUX

The way you tie your tie can be an expression of your personality.  Many of our grooms ask us what they should do with their tux.. bow tie or necktie... there is no right answer.  Both are formal; both are in style. We wanted to give you our favorites

Bow Ties:

Large Butterfly

Classic

Narrow /Batwing

Pointed End  



 Neck Ties:

Double Windsor

Four in Hand 

Long Knot 

Skinny 

Outdoor Wedding Must Have: Fans

When you have an outdoor wedding it is a necessity to have fans accessible to your guests. We just did a wedding in Puerto Rico and the Bride and Groom ordered these great battery powered fans and put them in the welcome bags. Needless to say they came in very handy for the tropical beach ceremony. The guests got to enjoy the ceremony and made everyone happy, thanks to 4imprint.

Steps to Getting Married in New York

New York is a wonderful state and you have everything at your finger tips. Why not get married here? To do so you need the following information:

STEP 1: You must apply for a marriage license at any town or city clerk in the state.
Both the bride and groom must appear in person, no proxies.

The ceremony cannot take place within 24 hours from the exact time the license was issued.

The license is valid for 60 days, beginning after the day it is issued.

The fee is $35-$40

A Marriage License issued in New York can be used anywhere within New York State but cannot be used outside New York State.

When you apply for the marriage license you must bring with you proof of age and identity. Accepted documents are:

- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Record
- Naturalization record
- Census Record

AND One of the Following:

- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Employment Picture ID
- Immigration Record

A blood test is not required to obtain a marriage license in New York.

STEP 2: Have the ceremony. Destination weddings are great but if you are concerned with the legality of an out of country marriage it may be beneficial to have a civil ceremony. Here are the steps to follow to having a civil ceremony:

You can attend the local City Clerk’s office to have a civil ceremony.
No appointments or reservations required.

The ceremony is performed during normal business hours.

Bride and groom must appear together with the same identity information used to obtain the marriage license.

Have your marriage license.
You must have at least one witness, over the age of 18 and they must bring proper identification.

You will receive a Certificate of Marriage Registration that is the official document for your wedding.

Congratulations!

Wedding Insurance

Not many people know about wedding insurance. It is fairly new to the market and has caught the attention of both industry professionals and couples. Everyone hopes everything will be flawless the day of but some circumstances, like the recent December blizzard, may entice couple’s to purchase wedding insurance.

Wedding insurance guards the couple’s investment from circumstances beyond their control and reimburses expenses incurred, if applicable.

Depending on the type and amount of coverage, costs can range between $150 - $500

Basic Coverage with Wedding Insurance
Any problems with:
-The venue
-The weather, may it be a down pour of rain or a blizzard
-Key people (bride, groom, parents)
-A sickness or injury

Change of heart is not covered under any wedding insurance plan.

Before you purchase any insurance, talk to your vendors, coordinator, and insurance provider to get all the information regarding your event. Each wedding and scenario is different; you may not need any insurance.

Some providers include:

www.wedsafe.com
www.protectmywedding.com
www.weddinginsurance.com