The cummerbund, widely mispronounced and underappreciated, remains one of the more traditional elements of a tuxedo. Though it’s now considered a rather old-school tuxedo accessory, there is a lot to be said for cummerbunds. Let’s take a brief look at the history of this unique formal wear piece.
Welcome to Tuxedo 101. This is for people who aren’t even sure what the difference is between a suit and a tux. The biggest difference between a suit and a tuxedo is the presence of satin on the lapel and sometimes on the side of the pants. The lapel is
The Meeting – A Match Made on Match: Will and I met on November 26, 2010. I used to fib about how we met for the first few years, but since everything worked out so well… We met on Match.com, and really hit it off right away. I don’t know
Part of what makes a great wedding is the entertainment, but what kind of entertainment should you choose? You’re about to throw your biggest party ever, so why not put some thought into this decision and make it the event of your lifetime? Fortunately, Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo can help
What girl doesn’t love shoes? Or in this case, wedding shoes. How exciting! This is a fun accessory to purchase and there are so many options. With that being said, when choosing wedding shoes, you want to make sure you pick something that completes your look and style. And they must
The Meeting: Alex and I first met when we were introduced by a mutual friend during our sophomore year at Gettysburg College. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, and we only chatted briefly before going our separate ways. Two years later, we were reintroduced by another mutual friend, and
There’s no requirement that you include a cocktail hour at your wedding, but it’s definitely a great way for your guests to settle in and get into the party mood. They can grab a drink and a few snacks, and mingle with other guests while you are having some more photos
It’s a long-standing tradition: Before the wedding, we shower the bride with love and good-wishes. In the months or weeks before the wedding, the brides closest friends and family gather together to offer her gifts and celebrate the start of her new married life. When planning a bridal shower, there
In some cases, selecting your maid of honor is a no-brainer. You may have known for years who you’d choose to be your right hand woman (or man) at your wedding. It could be your sister or your best friend from grade school, even your mom or your brother. Perhaps
The Meeting: Justin and I met in 4th grade at St. Timothy’s Catholic School. We went to our first boy/girl party at a friend’s house and he got down on one knee and proposed to me with a mood ring! Unfortunately, the romance did not last, and we moved
