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Abigail Neill
Abigail owns award winning Abigail's Collection Bridalwear Consultancy & Menswear Hire. Based in Colchester High Street, the business offers a unique and personal shopping experience across three departments; Bridalwear, Bridesmaids and Menswear.
For more info visit www.abigailscollection.co.uk or for an appointment call 01206 574 575. |
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It's a man's world
Q. I'm actually having a 'bridesman' instead of a maid of honour on my wedding day. I am not sure what suit he should wear to distinguish him from the groomsmen. Any suggestions?
A. Abigail Neill says: I think that the idea of bridesman is brilliant. Like you, I think it's important to distinguish him from the groomsmen but you need to ensure your theme is strongly linked throughout all of the outfits.
For the bridesman I suggest a lounge suit, sometimes described as a short jacket, with a coloured tie and pocket handkerchief in the same colour as the bridesmaids' dresses. He should also wear a buttonhole to match the bridesmaids' flowers.
For the groomsmen I recommend a different suit style but in the same colour and fabric as the bridesman. Jacket options for the groomsmen include Prince Edward, tailcoat or frockcoat. These are longer jacket styles which can be worn with matching trousers or coordinating striped trousers if you prefer. In addition, the groomsmen should also wear waistcoats and either a ruched tie or cravat with matching hanky and buttonhole. Again this formalises their look and visually indicates a different role to the bridesman. |
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