Today’s grooms are taking advice and influence from heirloom style and embracing bolder palettes for one-of-a-kind nuptial ensembles.
One UWM groom, Dominic Cicerone, drew direct inspiration from his grandfather’s wedding suit. “There is something timeless and really nostalgic about it,” says Cicerone. His full wedding day look included a cream jacket, black tuxedo pants and black bow tie, all modernized for the present day.
“The term ‘old-school’ sometimes puts a wall up, because grooms don’t want to look dated,” says Cody Hoppes, sales specialist at UWM Men’s Shop, where custom suits are a specialty. “That’s not what we are doing. We are taking the traditional styles and hues your grandfather would have worn, and giving them modern tailoring for a fresh and timeless piece.”
Jayce, another UWM groom, selected a rich green sport coat to stand out against the Southern Utah landscape which served as backdrop for formal photos. Photo by Zandra Barriga Photography
Cicerone’s grandfather in his wedding suit from 1950. Photo courtesy of Dominic Cicerone
For Dominic’s look, the jacket was modernized with updated lapel tailoring, as well as changes to buttons for a sleek, on-trend profile.
According to the UWM pros, grooms are also embracing color: burgundy, green, browns and blues, reminiscent of classic-cut brands such as Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers. Visit UWM store for fabric details.
“Across the board, we are seeing far more saturated tones for bolder suits,” says Hoppes.
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