Ian Prosser, Botanica International Design Studio
Nowadays so many different factors come into play when discussing the ‘look’ of your wedding. At Botanica, it’s not JUST about the flowers – we like to be involved or at least included in all visual aspects of a wedding. At the end of the day, as your team of vendors, it’s our job to work together to create a flawless event not only logistically, but visually as well.
Years ago it was all about the women. The bridal gown and the Bridesmaids dress style and color always dictated the color scheme and style of a wedding. It’s important before starting to discuss any floral or décor for the day of your wedding, to have your bridal gown selected as well as your Bridesmaids dresses. Bringing in a swatch and pictures always comes in handy. Something we seem to forget about or deem less important is the men’s fashion. In today’s fashion conscience world – it’s actually all about the men’s fashion when it comes to planning your wedding day decor.
The Bride and the Bridesmaids in some, if not most instances are always overdressed. So really it’s the men’s fashion that comes into play when setting the standards of the formality of the wedding, whether it’s a linen shirt and khaki pants, a charcoal suit or a black tux.
We are finding more these days that the men want to look as GQ as the women want to look beautiful. So even though at times it might be easier to just throw them in a black rented tux, a new suit might be more appreciated. At the very least, we always suggest purchasing new ties for your Groom and Groomsmen NEVER get a rented tie. Purchase a tie that coordinates nicely with your Bridesmaids, whether it’s a solid, striped or paisley tie. By purchasing the tie without being too “matchy matchy” it will create a very coordinated look and look super sharp for the photos. And our last piece of advice – NEVER put your men in color coordinating vests AND ties. It’s one or the other. For instance, if they are wearing a black tux and you want them to coordinate with your teal bridesmaid’s dresses, put your men in the black tux, with a black vest and a teal tie. Never a teal tie and teal vest – that just gives off the look that your groomsmen are 10 years too late for the prom.
More information about Botanica International Design Studio can be found at:
http://www.botanicaflorist.com
