Off the Cuff

Tuxedos have always been the standard for men's formal wear but for our seaside soiree, we wanted something a little less formal but still refined and sharp. So the gents will arrive in stylish suits by Alfani Red in solid navy. The slim fit is not only flattering but modern too. They will also don fitted white Kenneth Cole Reaction dress shirts. I am particularly fond of the mercer tonal stripe detail. The tailored look will be completed with a custom designed microfiber tie in white with gold for the groom and fuchsia with gold for the groomsmen. Phalaenopsis orchids with bear grass for the groom to compliment my bouquet and lush fuchsia roses with bear grass for the groomsmen.

While the suit purchases was a bit of a splurge, we felt it was still a great investment in the long run because the guys will definitely put some mileage on them. Macy's had some special sales that saved us some moolah so the total cost was $442 (not including the shirts & custom ties). We did put it on plastic but it saved us an additional 15% so it was worth it.