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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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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Designer: Beloved Bridal by Casablanca

See why we love the Beloved Wedding Dress, June, in the details below!

Beloved Wedding Dress June | Why We Love Her:

This Beloved Wedding ​Dress is an amazing dress that is equal parts class and fun! This fit and flare has a thick stretch chiffon fabric that hugs all the bride’s curves in all the right places. June has a square neckline to provide coverage in the front while perfectly angled side cutouts emphasize the waistline. These cutouts lead to an illusion back with exposed boning and gorgeous floral and vine lace! It is the perfect combination of simplicity and lace detail.

Beloved Wedding Dress | Details

In complete contrast with the more simple front of June, the back is packed with WOW factor! The selling point of June is her 113” illusion lace train. This train is scalloped and packed with a 3D floral lace atop thicker vine appliqués. The lace contains subtle sequin details to ensure a touch of sparkle with each step the bride takes. She has a little bit of everything!

She’s Great For:

The Beloved Wedding Dress, June, is the perfect choice for a bride with a variety of style tastes. Any bride who wants a fitted gown will love the way that this one blends contrasting styles together seamlessly! This is the dress for the bride who wants a low maintenance gown that is effortlessly gorgeous. This is also the perfect gown for the bride who wants a timeless dress with the perfect modern flair.

The versatility of the Beloved Wedding ​Dress, June, makes her a winner for a variety of venues, too! She would look beautiful in a country club with her train cascading down a grand staircase while her floral lace would fit right in at a barn or garden venue. This timeless knockout is perfect for any season and can be perfectly paired with any color scheme. There are no rules with this dress!

Beloved Wedding ​Dress | What Makes Her Special:

Any bride who has put her on can tell you that this gown is everything special! Between the ultra-flattering fit, the unique train, and the plethora of places she fits into, this can be the gown for any and every bride. Due to her perfect balance of simplicity and detail, you can dress her up as much as you want with accessories, or leave her as is and she will definitely not feel plain.

Beloved made a matching fingertip length veil for June that adds another touch of floral lace around the waistline that does not overpower the bride. For brides who may not want to add more lace, a fingertip length veil with a plane edge would also be a perfect finishing touch to a gown so amazing. Not a veil bride? Consider adding some florals into your hairstyle for a more bohemian or botanical feel to your look. However you decide to accessorize, it will be the perfect accent to a dress so lovely!

Love the crepe but not this shape? Have a look at Minnie from Eddy K!

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This gown is one of those rare pieces that will fit in almost all venues and event spaces. The understated sophistication of this gown makes it perfectly suited for any event location. Whether it is a beach, winery, rustic barn or ballroom, you will be sure to fit in and still stand out.

MGNY 72722 | Dress Preferences

Firstly, one of the most often repeated replies when we ask what moms are looking for is “something that isn’t too beaded.” Due to the fact that they don’t want to outshine the bride. Nor overshadow the other mother in the wedding party. This dress checks all those boxes, yet doesn’t diminish the elevated honor of being a mother of the bride or groom.

Whether you choose the classic chic ivory/black combination, or go with the more on-trend colors of Seaglass or Dusty Rose, this dress will work on multiple levels. The beaded floral appliqué embellishes the gown, but doesn’t overwhelm or make it appear outdated. 

MGNY 72722 | Dress Accessories

The simplicity of this gown doesn’t require much in the way of accessories. Something delicate and feminine like a floating diamond or jet solitaire with matching earrings would work well for the ivory/black option. On the other hand, you can forego a necklace and add a larger earring with opal or aurora borealis stones to complement the gown. 

Overall, like many special occasion gowns, this MGNY dress features a small sweep train. Additionally, it can be altered with a small pickup bustle to ease movement through the night. Of course, this sweep train may be a bit too dramatic for some moms which is easily remedied by having the train cut by a professional seamstress. 

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Gown 221D47 is an absolute stunner. Full stop. Reminiscent of the glamorous gowns of 1930’s Hollywood, this gorgeous mother of the bride dress is perfect for any wedding celebration or lavish event.

The beaded tulle dress has a V-neckline, fitted bodice, and beaded waistband. Completing this dress is a fit and flare skirt with horsehair hem. A draped wrap finishes this dress. 

Ivonne D. 221D47 | What Makes Her Special:

The outstanding details on this gown make it a perfect fit for any ballroom wedding or black tie event where cosmopolitan sophistication is front and center.

Overall, the rhinestone, sequin and bugle bead embellishments are consciously crafted on the bias to slim the hipline and elongate the silhouette. Similarly, the beaded embroidered belt gives the impression of cinching in the natural waistline to highlight the hourglass features of this gown.

The cape feature offers arm coverage without the commitment or discomfort of a full sleeve making this gown easy to move and dance in all night long.

Dress Ivonne D. 221D47 Details

The back of 221D47 staggers the mind with its fully covered beaded illusion back accented by the cape culminating in a sweep train. While the cape was not designed to be removable, this could be easily accomplished in alterations and made detachable with a little customizing. 

Offered in either Steel or Rose Gold, this gown will be complementary to a variety of skin tones and complexions to guarantee you shine in any photos. 

Overall, with the attention to detail in this dress, jewelry should be kept minimal. This way, you don’t overwhelm the look of the gown. Additionally, a chignon or soft updo would pair brilliantly with this gown as a longer hair style may obscure the incredible back of this gown. 

This dress demands an equal in sophistication. Pairing the 221D47 gown with a classic tuxedo like the Chandler black satin shawl collar offering from our Tuxedo Department from designer Ike Behar is a must. Whether you’re walking down the aisle or the red carpet, you’ll be sure to dazzle the crowd.

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While the Ike Behar equivalent to this tuxedo is far more luxurious, some couples we work with want to be respectful of their groomsmen’s budgets when dressing them for their wedding. We all know being asked to be in a wedding, or even several in one year, can run into a large time and financial commitment. The Princeton tends to be approximately $50 less for the rental price of an equivalent high-end tuxedo from Ike Behar or Allure!

What typically makes a tuxedo less expensive? Usually the fabric of a more affordable rental has a lower thread count. This typically can be felt when touching the jacket or pants. You will find that the fabric is not as soft and breathable. In addition, you can see the color of the fabric is more vibrant and darker when it is a higher quality. A more well-known or sought after designer name can also cause a tuxedo rental to be more expensive. Think the brand name ‘Michael Kors’ compared to a lesser-known designer.  Finally, a lesser expensive design may not fit as well or have all of the finer details of a higher-end brand.

If a lower price works better for your budget, then you may want to consider the classic Princeton tuxedo for your wedding or formal event! 

Erik Lawrence Tuxedo Details

The full satin black peak lapel jacket is side vented, has one button and what we consider a classy, narrower peak on the lapel.  The matching trim fit pants are made of the same fabric as the jacket and have a thin line of satin running down the side of the pants. 

Fortunately, Erik Lawrence also offers the same pants in a skinny fit style so you can mix and match your wedding party based on their fashion needs.  While pleated pants are not as popular today when it comes to tuxedos and suits, this designer also provides these tuxedos pants in a pleated version.   

Pleated pants are often popular with men who are looking for a little bit of more room in the hip and abdomen area.  The extra fabric from the pleats are very forgiving and provide extra maneuverability when walking and sitting. Of course the Princeton has a matching black vest to complete this look.

Best Formal Shoes for The Erik Lawrence Tux

We think this tuxedo goes well with either patent leather or matte finish shoes.  If going for a less formal look we recommend wearing matte finish shoes:

And of course, if you want to dress this up a little, wear a patent leather shoe:

Most of our grooms know what they like, either a shiny patent leather, or no gloss/no shine matte.  It’s advised to try on both types of shoes with this tuxedo during your groom try-on to see what looks best to you.  Saying yes to your tuxedo for your wedding should be a fun process and will help you decide on which look is best for you.

If you are looking for a similar tuxedo with a higher thread count and more high-end look, then take a look at our Jackson by Ike Behar peak lapel tuxedo.  The tuxedo is available in a double-breasted style or traditional style, the Romeo.

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The full satin on the lapel, the one button and besom pockets add to the fine details of this handsome trim fit tuxedo jacket.  Of course Erik Lawrence has a matching vest in two styles: traditional, V-shaped vest and a scoop vest. 

Scoop vests were from a by-gone era however, about 5% of our fashion-forward customers enjoy wearing the very different scoop vest for their wedding.  Not to worry, though if the scoop vest is not to your liking.  You can always pair the Sable with a more modern, traditional vest.

Sable Shawl Lapel Tuxedo Pants Fit

To provide you further choice, this designer has three different pants available for this tuxedo:

• flat front trim fit
• pleated
• skinny fit 

This is wonderful news because with those three choices, you are bound to find the fit you are looking for.  All three pairs of pants have a thin line of satin running down the side of the leg, adding a touch of elegance to your look.  Trim fit tends to be the most popular for this tuxedo.  Next, we find the fashion-forward groom enjoys wearing the more tapered skinny fit pants.  And finally, someone looking for more mobility and comfort often chooses the matching pleated pants.

Tuxedo Accessories

Once again, a black satin bow tie with non-pleated microfiber white shirt completes the look.  Silver and black studs and cuff accessories and either patent leather, shiny shoes or matte finish shoes go perfectly well with this tuxedo.

So how do you decide between the Sable shawl lapel tuxedo and the higher priced Chandler? Our suggestion is to look at both jackets in person. Touching the fabrics of each tuxedo will most likely tell you immediately which one you prefer most. And of course, if you have a budget, that alone may help you determine which is the best tuxedo rental for you.

While shawl lapel tuxedos are not as popular as notch and peak lapel jackets, we do find customers who want to be different renting this type of sleek looking tuxedo.

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Chandler is sophisticated, modern, and very handsome.

The super luxurious 120s fabric is comfortable, soft and breathable.  Many of our customers are surprised how comfortable the fabric is when they touch it.  This is an important point because weddings and formal events tend to be part of a long day.  No matter what time of year the event occurs, you will always want to make sure you are wearing something comfortable.  This fabric and tuxedo will definitely ensure comfort.

Tuxedo Accessories

The beauty of this tuxedo style is the various matching accessories that are made by the designer.  You can choose a match V-shaped vest or a more old-fashioned scoop vest.  While most choose the more modern V-shaped vest, there are times our customers want to stand out and show a look from a throw-back era and choose the scoop vest.  The scoop vest exposes more buttons on the front of the shirt and is rounded at the bottom of the front of the vest.

Tuxedo Fit Options

Ike Behar also offers matching slim fit pants or skinny fit pants with this tuxedo.  If you are looking to go with an ultra-modern look, then we often recommend the skinny fit version of the pants.  If you want a more traditional look, choose slim fit pants. 

Both pants have a quarter inch of satin running down the side of the pants; truly a classy and formal look.  The skinny fit pants are much more tapered around the ankle and often fit closer to the contour of the legs and thighs.  Customers often wear a shorter version of the skinny-fit pants to show off some angle or socks.

All of the various options, vest and pants, are made of the same exact fabric as the jacket and will blend perfectly.

What would Barbie wear if she were getting married?

Recently, Dawn Mitchell of partyspace.com and president-elect of Philadelphia National Association of Catering and Events reached out to us and came up with a very clever idea on a blog:  What would Barbie wear if she were getting married?  This, of course, came about due to the Barbie movie about to be released.  We are very proud of our blog content at Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo, but honestly, this was a genius blog idea!  Our hats off to you, Dawn!

We immediately put together the wedding dress options Barbie would wear and of course, we couldn’t forget about Ken!  So why are we mentioning all of this?  Because this shawl lapel Ike Behar tuxedo with skinny fit pants are exactly what we recommended for Ken’s wedding attire.  We also suggest a wardrobe change for the groom Ken Carson!  Come now, it’s Ken and Barbie!  Do you think they’d wear the same thing all day on their wedding day?!  Take a read of this fun blog at PartySpace.com.

We are big fans of the Chandler from Ike Behar tuxedo.  If it’s good enough for Kenneth Sean Carson, it’s good enough for Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo!

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Black Velvet Tuxedo Details

This extremely luxurious black velvet tuxedo jacket has one satin button, a full satin peak lapel.  The designer of this tuxedo is called Mark of Distinction (MOD).  Anyone knows at Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo that this designer designs its tuxedos in a very tight fashion!  These fit very tightly because it the designer understands that grooms, groomsmen and prom-goers who like these types of styles, really like to wear them in a very fitted manner.

We love this jacket with our black microfiber shirt.  The colors and look just blend in and give a perfectly modern look.  The matching pants offer some nice choices.  We have standard trim fit tuxedo pants with a thin line of satin running down the side of the pants, skinny fit pants and ultra- stretch skinny fit pants.  Most of our customers choose either the skinny fit pants or the ultra-stretch skinny fit pants.  Why is that?  Because most of our guys like wearing the pants a little shorter (think exposed ankles) and either wearing our slip-on patent leather loafers or they purchase our black velvet shoes.

Either way, you will be the life of the party in this classy tuxedo jacket.

Best Time of Year for This Jacket

Anyone who has an opportunity to feel how luxurious and plush the Luxor velvet jacket is will realize that it is probably not a good choice for a warm weather event. We typically recommend wearing this jacket for fall or winter events. Summer and spring events may be just too warm for it. We did, however, have one groom who insisted on wearing this jacket to his wedding because he fell in love with it. His wedding was in early June and in the end, he was very happy that he chose it because he loved the jacket and the skinny fit black velvet look gave him the look he wanted.

A Word of Advice When Renting a Velvet Jacket

When it comes to renting a velvet tuxedo or suit jacket, it is important to ensure that the size and length of jacket you choose is the proper sleeve length.  Because velvet sleeves cannot be hemmed for each rental, it is important that you try on a jacket with the right length sleeve.  The industrial presses that we use to give that crisp look to the jacket and pants that you rent would eventually ruin the velvet.  Too much weight and heat pressing down on the velvet age the fabric very quickly. Fortunately, this tuxedo jacket come in the following lengths: short, regular, and long. 

Try It On At Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo

When Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo has you try on one of our clever fitting jackets, we will be able to show you the standard length of the sleeve of the jacket in that size.  As you can see in the photo, all of our fitting jacket sleeves have lines on it to demonstrate the length of the sleeve depending on which length of jacket you choose.  In a regular non-velvet or non-satin jacket, we are able to hem the sleeves to the exact length you prefer.  With a velvet or satin jacket, you are unable to shorten or lengthen the sleeves and must find the jacket with the standard sleeve length that suits your needs.

If you are looking to be the fashion forward guy with a look of class, we don’t think you could go wrong with the Luxor velvet black tuxedo jacket! How about you, would you wear this one?

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Are you looking for a WOW dress that is sophisticated, figure flattering with great structure, and gorgeous details? Well, Dress 2716 from Rina DiMontella is the one!

First and foremost, Dress 2716 has “statement piece” written all over it! This fit and flare silhouette is crafted with an all over beaded embroidered mesh. The always flattering V-neck is encrusted with bugle beads and perfectly complements the deep V-back.

Additionally, the natural waistline is highlighted by beaded floral petals adding a subtle extra detail, and embroidered waterfall cascades slim and elongate the silhouette. The all over crystalling shimmers and catches the light with every movement, creating a mesmerizing effect. Small cap sleeves and a slight sweep train complete this eye-catching, Gatsby-inspired dress. 

Types of Wedding Venues

Consider this one for black tie formal and sophisticated events at venues such as art museums, historic estates, and chic city ballrooms!

Because of her all over detail, this mother of the bride or groom dress would look best against a bride wearing a modern silk, mikado, or crêpe wedding dress. Do not clash with the details on the bride’s dress! It also does not need much jewelry, perhaps some small earrings and maybe a statement ring. Wear your hair up or down with this one!

Furthermore, this dress is featured in our store in Seaglass, a lovely and unique color for spring and summer events, this gown is also offered in Coffee and Navy. The Coffee variation is one of the most singularly outstanding neutrals currently being offered. This color highlights the bead patterns beautifully and works with any pallet in any season. The Navy option embraces more of a tonal embellishment for those who want a little less contrast, yet still manages to impress.

Ultimately, dress 2716 is a true showstopper and one of Rina DiMontella‘s best selling designs! She exudes glamor and captures the essence of elegance. Make sure to put this dress on your list to try on!

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