The designer makes a similar tuxedo called Sebastian so there is ample opportunity to mix and match the attire between the groom and groomsmen.  We’ll get into that a little bit later on in the blog.

Navy Tuxedo | Blake from Ike Behar

The Sebastian is a full navy tuxedo with the same color and fine fabric of the Blake.  The differences are that Blake has a black satin peak lapel, black satin buttons and black satin lining on the pockets and Sebastian has a navy satin notch lapel, and navy satin buttons.

There is a lot to love about Blake. The ultra luxurious 120s wool blend fabric is one of the most comfortable available.  It is light, soft and a pleasure to wear. Even customers who are not used to wearing suits and tuxedos tell us how pleasant it is to wear this tuxedo. The matching navy pants and vest are excellent to complete a very formal look. 

Because the tuxedo has a black peak lapel, black satin buttons and black satin pocket lining, we do recommend that customers wear black shoes with the tuxedo.  In the case of a full navy tuxedo, like the Sebastian, customers often choose brown shoes.

Navy Tuxedo | Best Accessories

Often times, customers ask us if it strange to wear a tuxedo with two tones (navy tuxedo with black accents) for a formal event. This question is obviously asked before they see Blake in person. We feel that the dark navy fabric that most of the jacket is made from blends nicely with the black lapel, buttons and pockets. 

There isn’t a lot of contrast between the black and blue since it is a beautiful, dark midnight navy.

On occasion, we have the fashion forward groom who prefers to wear black pants with the navy jacket.  Of course, this is certainly a good choice as well because the black lapel ties nicely into the black pants and black shoes.

In terms of putting together a look for a wedding party, we often try to recommend ways to distinguish the grooms from his groomsmen. After all, he is the groom and he should look at least slightly different on his wedding day. So, what we recommend and often see in wedding photos is a groom wearing the Blake with its black peak lapel and the groomsmen wearing the full navy tuxedo. Overall, this provides a slight variation in attire between the groom and groomsmen but not so drastic to look like they are in two different weddings.

Ike Behar Navy Tuxedo | Styles

And of course, with most Ike Behar suits and tuxedos, this one is trim fit, giving a slimming and streamlined look.  Our customers often tell us is feels and looks like a custom made tuxedo.

As an attestation to the popularity of these navy tuxedos by Ike Behar, both were one of the top 10 tuxedos and suits rented for autumn wedding this year.

We rent and sell thousands of tuxedos and suits every year for weddings, prom and formal events so Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo knows a thing or two about dressing up! Have a question about tuxedos or suits?  Send us a message and we will personally answer you directly. It’s what we do!

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Firstly, this Jovani dress is the absolute definition of special occasion dress. Not only is it cut exclusively in a classic black/gold combination… but the gown is constructed of lightweight taffeta. This slimming fit and flare gown will fit in perfectly in any ballroom or event space. Additionally, it’s embellished with delicate gold floral Venetian lace. Thus, it starts along the sweetheart neckline and trails down the entire dress. Basically, there is no fading into the background with this piece.

Jovani Dress Details

This is a stunning black tie gown. Full stop. But, we know that there are ladies out there thinking “there’s no way I could wear that ~ it’s too form fitting” or “you’d have to have a perfect body to wear that dress”. But, that’s not necessarily true. Jovani has inclusive sizing starting at size 00 to size 24!

Truthfully, any dress can be flattering, no matter the size, with the proper foundation wear underneath. What is foundation wear? Foundation wear is anything that you wear under your gown that shapes, lifts or supports your figure or enhances your shape. Things like body shapers, SPANX, control top pantyhose, long line bras or corsets are all examples of foundation wear. 

And we can already hear the knee jerk objections to the thought of wearing foundation wear under your gown. “It’s too uncomfortable”; “it’s expensive” or “it doesn’t stay and rolls down”. We understand the hesitance, but honestly not wearing foundation pieces often gives a frumpy, unpolished look which is not what you want to see reflected in those photos.

For example, when wearing an off the shoulder, spaghetti strap or deep v-necked gown, a good supportive, strapless or long line bra lifts you into the bust dart immediately slimming down your torso and waist. That supportive bra prevents overhang which can make the wearer look thicker in the middle. Same idea is applied to wearing shapewear that targets your mid-section and waist. A supportive, firm control body shaper will smooth out those problem areas allowing your gown to fall more elegantly over the figure. There is nothing more undesirable than seeing creasing or puckering on a gown in photos. 

Jovani Dress Accessories & Enhancements

And while we can agree that wearing foundation wear is not as comfortable as your sweatpants, if you invest in quality shapewear and treat it well, it can be worn on numerous occasions with ease. Most shapewear can be machine washed on a gentle cycle and then allowed to air dry. Do not put these garments in the dryer! Tossing your foundation wear into the dryer will damage the lycra or spandex material and will cause the garment to lose elasticity and roll down which is annoying and unsightly. 

Once you have the right shape wear, this dress is a knockout. It is perfect for a black tie wedding or other formal affair, or a sophisticated senior prom or sorority formal dress. Can be paired with black or gold gloves for an extra bit of glam. Wear your hair up or down with this one and feel your absolute best! Jovani dresses are also worn in pageants like Miss America and on the red carpet in Hollywood!

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Essense is the perfect addition to our collections. This is a brand whose wedding gowns encompass elegance, romance, and individuality. Essense is a fashion forward label with designs that fit every taste; from clean and classic to bohemian beauty.

The Bride Response

We are no stranger to the company as we added Stella York to our collection back in 2020. Of course, brides fell in love with the way that the company dedicates themselves to featuring unique designs and intricate details in their gowns. Similarly, each collection contains a variety of shapes, fabrics, and embellishments to appeal to brides with all tastes. Our brides loved them and we decided to expand with their collections.

Ultimately, there is plenty to look forward to with the gowns that will be arriving to Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo soon! For example, glittery a-lines with optional skirt slits, to botanical lace fit and flares. Not to mention, they have trains that are to die for! Plus, timeless beauties with some modern details. Essentially, we will have it all!

You will not want to miss the opportunity to try on some of these incredible gowns. A few have begun making their way into the store. But, new 2024 and 2025 brides will have to wait until February to see all that Essense will have to offer in store!

Essense Designs

Historically, Essense Designs is the parent company of numerous labels including Essense of Australia and Stella York. They founded in Perth, Australia in 1992 by Wayne and Martine Harris. Additionally, Martine remains the head designer to this day!

Overall, throughout its history, Essense Designs has remained committed to innovation and adaptation. Additionally, they have consistently embraced new trends and design techniques to fit the tastes of their brides. Their vision to create dresses that celebrate individuality and and empower brides to feel their most beautiful and confident selves remains at the core of their work.

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Designer: Wtoo by Watters

Cinda Wtoo Wedding Dress | Why We Love Her:

Cinda is absolutely exquisite in every way. She is beauty, she is grace, all without an inch of lace! This beautiful a line and off the shoulder gown is perfect in every way. She is full of elegance and is the perfect timeless gown for any beautiful bride on her special day.

Cinda only comes in Ivory, and is offered in sizes 00-32W.

Cinda Wtoo Wedding Dress | Details

It is rare that we see a dress made entirely of English netting tulle, but with one look at Cinda, we all wonder why they don’t make more! From neckline to train, this beautifully timeless material forms a gorgeous corseted bodice and flows down elegantly in a soft a line shape.

Cinda from Wtoo‘s wedding dress collection has a very uniquely modified sweetheart neckline which is flattering for all! The off the shoulder tulle straps begin from behind and intertwine around the bust to create a beautiful heart-shaped ruching detail that is absolutely darling. More tulle is brought around the front of the bodice and ruches in a way that flatters the waistline like you’ve never seen.

Below, we have a plethora of English netting which falls angelically in a slim a line silhouette. The feeling this fabric is none other than cloud-like, and gives the bride a true feeling of bliss on her perfect day. The tulle is very moveable, making for a perfect gown to twirl in!

Cinda Wtoo Wedding Dress | She’s Great For:

Cinda is the perfect dress for any bride who is going for a more elegant, simple look. She is lightweight, and English netting does not wrinkle, so she is absolutely perfect to travel with! She is well complemented by a wedding in the countryside, but would also rock a country club! This is definitely a dress to run through fields of daisies with, or through an abandoned castle, living your medieval castle core dreams!

What Makes This Wtoo Wedding Dress Special

Let’s be real; ruching is a difficult thing to get right, especially when it comes to tulle. Cinda, however, puts a twist (literally!) on ruching and brings it to the next level with her stunning bodice. Overall, this dress is absolutely dreamy, angelic, and a perfect dress for any beautiful bride!

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Daymor Mother of The Bride | 559 Dress Details

This gorgeous V neckline dress features a wavy satin flounce detail at the shoulders and a draping effect that glides down leading to the front slit. The lightweight crepe moves into a fitted silhouette with a hint of rhinestone belting at the waistline. This timeless look will still draw attention in photos for years to come. 

Daymor Mother of The Bride Dresses | How To Choose

Choosing a mother’s dress or a special occasion gown is one of those events that most people approach with trepidation. It’s a task that requires forethought and consideration for everyone in the bridal party or attending the special event. You want a classic look, but nothing dated. You want to look modern, but not trendy. Definitely want to avoid a matronly look, but don’t want to look like you’re trying to go back to prom. See? Just thinking about it is causing worry lines to pop. One way to avoid those pitfalls is to choose a gown like style #559 from Alexander by Daymor.

Daymor Mother of The Bride Dresses | Details for Sophistication

The clean sophisticated lines on this gown will flatter every body type. It offers modest coverage but offers a somewhat daring v neckline and side slit. The use of two-dimensional fabrics showcased on this gown gives it a more modern twist that will resist looking outdated. 

A bonus feature about wearing this gown is that you’re not locked into purchasing speciality foundation wear to pull off this look. A regular bra that provides lift will absolutely work for both style and comfort throughout the day. 

Daymor offers this gown in nine different fashion forward colors to match any bride’s aesthetic. Shades offered for special order are teal, periwinkle, sapphire, midnight, violet, aubergine, cranberry, pearl, graphite and black. Pairing any of those colors with a diminutive diamond necklace and earring combo to match the rhinestone peek-a-boo belt is a perfect finishing touch. 

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Designer: Casablanca

Why We Love Her

Alice is a beautiful and well loved Casablanca designer wedding dress! Plus, she is just the perfect addition to our gallery! We think that is pretty obvious at first glance.

This gown is absolutely exquisite in her fine details of lace placement and overall silhouette. The lace pattern is one that takes our breath away, which makes her stunning even from first glance.

Alice comes in Ivory/Nude/Ivory/Silver (shown in the photos) and also comes in Ivory/Ivory/Silver. She is available in curvy sizing as well!

All in all, from head to toe – Alice is gloriously intricate and stunning from every angle. At the top, we have two thick sheer straps which effortlessly expand to create a gorgeous bodice. The bodice also showcases a symmetrical lace throughout, with a beautiful plunging neckline. Atop the lace is hand sewn beading gently tracing out the paisley patterns ever so delicately. A personal favorite detail of ours are the three-dimensional flower petals which add a beautiful finish to this stunning lace pattern. The bodice is complete with a lovely low back and applique continues into the top of the skirt.

Alice is full of surprises, one of them being the lace pattern picking up on the front hem of the dress! The beautiful detail of the top of the gown gives a glorious finish below, with another beautifully symmetrical lace configuration, which trails on the sides to the stunning train.

Speaking of the train, we have never seen anything like it! The scalloped edge of this train is superb for the lace and applique detailing, sprinkled with those amazing flower petals and beads once again, it is 110” of pure extravagance. This gown is absolutely to die for!

She’s Perfect For

Alice is everything but lowkey. She is fit for an elegant and fabulous wedding where every detail can be shown off to all who gaze upon her. Due to her gorgeous train, she would look incredible walking down the aisle of any cathedral or church, as well as any outdoor venue which catches some sun rays! Due to her breathability, she would do wonderfully for a summer wedding without overheating the bride. No matter what, the train and matching detail on this beauty will photograph incredibly, and will have you looking back and loving it for years to come!

What Makes Her Special

Overall, Alice is romantic as they come. The well-thought out detail of her is built to accentuate any body type. Similarly, she is created with comfort with her soft crepe and thicker sheer straps. She is truly one of a kind, with many unique and rare details all crafted into one gorgeous and modern designer wedding dress!

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Her fiancé, Jeff, was in the car with us and one of the the discussions was what do you wear to a black tie wedding on New Year’s Eve.  Turns out, Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo dresses thousands of people every year for weddings, galas and New Year’s Eve events.  We have some ideas for you (and him).

Black Tie Ideas:

On the surface, Jeff is not really a “black tie guy”. He prefers long ties to bow ties and suits to tuxedos. Because they are having a very formal, black tie New Year’s Eve wedding, a tuxedo and bow tie are necessary. Especially because he is the Groom! We can’t have guests dressed more formally than him. After a quick explanation of this, it made sense. He is on board and became more excited about going black tie as the discussion went on.

What made this discussion easier is that our daughter – the Bride – set out some guidelines for all of us: she doesn’t want to dress the groom in a bow tie that matches the color of her dress (ivory, champagne, etc). 

In addition, she doesn’t want the groomsmen to wear bow ties that match the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses.  This is often a look that you see in a wedding party.  The groom often ties into the bride by wearing a bow or long tie and pocket square that closely match the color of the bride’s wedding dress and the groomsmen often wear a long or bow tie and pocket square that match the color of the bridesmaid dresses.

Of course there is no rule or requirement that you follow a certain color scheme.  This is your wedding and it’s fun to create the look that appeals to you.  We’ve seen brides and grooms wear accessory colors that match their floral color choices, others have a theme and some grooms like a certain color.  Recently, we had a groom who liked the color purple.  He wore a purple bow tie and pocket square.  This year alone we had two wedding parties that chose the Philadelphia Eagles green as the long ties, vests and pocket squares.  GO BIRDS!

Distinguish the Groom:

So here is the dilemma you have when you prefer not to mix up the accessory colors between the groom and groomsmen.  The question becomes, how do you distinguish the groom from the wedding party if they are all wearing the same thing?

A black tie wedding, let’s face it, is a black tie affair!  It is formal, timeless and traditional.  If everyone is wearing a black tuxedo with a black bow tie and a white pocket square, how do you know who the groom is, especially if he is not standing next to the bride?

Not to worry!  We have some ideas for you.

We suggest that everyone wears a black tuxedo, however the groom can wear a black tuxedo with a different lapel.  There are three types of lapels for a suit or tuxedos: notch, peak and shawl.

For example, the groom can wear a peak lapel and the groomsmen can wear a notch lapel, helping setting him apart in a subtle, yet classy way.

Other Ideas:

Some other differentiators is that the groom can wear a vest and the groomsmen, have no vest.  Or you can reverse that where the groom has no vest and has a slick pair of suspenders and the groomsmen can wear the vest.  Alternatively, the groom can wear a satin bow tie and the groomsmen can wear long satin skinny ties.

All of these subtle changes still keep a classic black tie look yet make the groom look different from the groomsmen both in the wedding photos and of course at the wedding.

Lastly, our daughter suggested that maybe the groom, on top of wearing a black tuxedo with a different lapel, can wear a black satin bow tie and a white satin pocket square.  The groomsmen can also wear a black satin bow tie but wear a pocket square matching the color of the bridesmaid dresses.

Overall, there are many choices and combinations to make your black tie wedding a timeless memory that family and friends will speak about for years to come. So, have a question about what to wear to your wedding?  Send us a message and we will give you personalized advice. 

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Jolene from Morilee | Why We Love Her:

Jolene from Morilee is the trendsetter of the ball. With her flawless silhouette and pleated slit, she has all heads turning. It is not often that we see a dress joining both a satin skirt and a sheer lace top in holy matrimony, but it pairs just as nicely as you and your fiancé.

Jolene from Morilee | Dress Details

Jolene comes in Ivory/Honey (as shown above), and Ivory/Porcelain. From neckline to toe, there is only one word for Jolene: Fabulous! She is a walking work of art. We begin atop with her gorgeous sweetheart neckline and glittery plunge. This bodice is a show stopper and will rock on any body type! The bodice contains beautifully intricate floral appliqué, with leaves flowing throughout and even gentle beading to make her shimmer in the sun (or moon) light. She is perfectly symmetrical, with a gentle layer of glitter tulle underneath it all to pull the look together. Dividing the bodice from the skirt is a delicate floral lace belt along the waistline.

Jolene’s skirt is truly to die for. Delicate satin flows from the waistline into a beautiful Aline silhouette, pleating into a fun slit on the right side. From the back we see a beautiful trail of buttons from the waistline all the way down to the end of the train. This beautiful matte satin is elegant and also lightweight, giving the bride the satin look without the stiffness; the best of both worlds.

She’s Great For:

Jolene is a statement piece who would match amazing with a statement venue! A country club, hotel, or ballroom would do wonderfully with her. She is great for a gal who wants a sleek and classy wedding day with a hint of glamor. We think she would be amazing for a New Years Wedding, but let’s be real; she could truly rock any day of the year!

What Makes Her Special:

Jolene features trends from way back when but shown in a sleek, modern, and trendy way. She comes with a detachable long sleeve featuring the puff at each shoulder. These sleeves are made with the same iconic glitter tulle as the bodice of the gown, and really add a special shine to the overall wedding day look.

Another special feature about Jolene is her corset laced back! One of few modern dresses to feature a lace up corset, Jolene is just as fantastic from the back as she is from the front. A beautiful satin cord secures the bride into the bodice, and delicately drapes down the matching satin skirt and train.

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The gorgeous Christina Wu mother dress is a comfortable scuba jersey style dress! It features a sweetheart neckline with intricate sequins and beaded embroidery. This dress also adorns a sheer illusion front and back top bodice, complemented by off-the-shoulder cap sleeves. Finally, the ensemble is completed with a sexy front slit and sweeping train.

Christina Wu Mother Dress Details

First, this featured Mother of Bride offering is from Christina Wu Elegance. For us, there is nothing better than a gown that combines comfort and style. Overall, the dress is constructed of easy to wear scuba fabric. This type of fabric will flatter your figure. Yet, still have enough give in the material so you aren’t confined. But, without a doubt, the most remarkable feature on this piece is the phenomenal illusion neckline and back. Similarly, the tasteful vine and floral embroidery adorns the front bodice highlighting the sweetheart neckline. Each embroidered segment is embellished with sequins, gemstones and bugle beads – incorporating a touch of bling without heaviness.

Not to mention, the small cap sleeves offer a bit of coverage for those who don’t wish to feel too exposed. However, the illusion and embroidered details continue to the back of the gown giving it a decidedly elegant feature that most gowns don’t possess. The clean, column lines of the skirt will elongate any silhouette with a flirtatious side slit. Of course, this feature will help you dance the night away. Furthermore, it’s available in the jewel tones of Teal, Navy and Wine. This gown will impress no matter the event or occasion. 

Christina Wu Mother Dress Pricing

Possibly the most attractive feature of this Christina Wu mother dress? The price! And, let’s be honest, one of the major considerations with any Mothers’ or special occasion dress is the price point. Depending on manufacturer, special order Mothers gowns can range anywhere from $350-$1500+. More times than not, most people aren’t willing to justify a bigger expense for their personal attire. Especially after factoring in the expenses for the overall wedding! This leads to many people shopping on-line for that big event dress. In turn, this too often leads to inevitable disappointment when that cheap knock off from Shein doesn’t work on any level.

Don’t misunderstand, we ALL love the convenience and low prices offered by online retailers. It’s easy to click your way through a whole rack of gowns. And that’s amazing…if you’re ONLY a guest at the wedding. An honorific role, such as a Mother of the Bride or Groom, Grandmother or Aunt – demands a beautifully designed gown. Companied with quality craftsmanship that can be reliably found in a brick and mortar store. Visit Darianna Bridal for more inspiration!

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