Wedding suits for the groom in Sterling Heights

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Plan it back from the date

• Choose the look and the colour of the wedding party first.
• Book a wedding and group fitting with the date of the wedding.
• Fit the groom first, then the groomsmen. See groomsmen suits.
• Come back for a final fitting close to the date, with the shoes you will wear.

If the date is close, call or text the store before you book.

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The groom stands apart

Many grooms wear the same suit as the groomsmen with one change: a different tie, a waistcoat, a boutonniere or a different jacket. A stylist can build both looks in the same fitting.

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Everything for the day

Suits, tuxedos, dress shirts, ties, bow ties, pocket squares, cufflinks, belts and shoes are all on the floor at Blite. See shirts, ties and accessories and shoes.

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Match the suit to the venue and season

• Summer on a Michigan lake or in a garden: light grey, sage or an ivory dinner jacket in the evening.
• Fall in a barn, a vineyard or a hall: forest green, brown or navy.
• Winter in a ballroom: a black or midnight navy tuxedo, or a navy three-piece.
• A church ceremony by day: navy or charcoal.

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The groom's details

• A boutonniere on the left lapel, coordinated with the florist.
• A pocket square in white or one shade from the wedding colours.
• Cufflinks, especially with a tuxedo shirt.
• A watch with a plain strap, or none at all for black tie.

Blite carries pocket squares, ties, bow ties and a cufflink and stud set in the Sterling Heights store.

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Shoes for the wedding day

You will stand and dance for hours. Buy the shoes early and wear them around the house so they are broken in. Black patent or polished black oxfords go with a tuxedo. Brown or black oxfords go with a suit. Bring them to the final fitting so the trouser hem is right.

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Fathers of the bride and groom

Fathers usually match the formality of the wedding party, often in a dark suit or the same tuxedo with a different tie. A stylist at Blite in Sterling Heights can fit the fathers at the same group fitting as the groomsmen.

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Planning the fitting at Blite in Sterling Heights

Book Wedding and group fitting, or call or text (586) 983-9143. Bring the date, the colours and the venue. The store is at 37742 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Place Plaza, with free parking in front, and it is open seven days.

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Dressing on the wedding morning

• Shirt and trousers first, then socks and shoes.
• Tie or bow tie, then the waistcoat if you wear one.
• Cufflinks, belt or braces, then the jacket.
• Boutonniere last, pinned by someone else, on the left lapel.
• Leave time for photos before the ceremony.

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Groom and groomsmen together

The wedding party should look like a team, with the groom one step apart. Common ways to do it: the same suit with a different tie for the groom, groomsmen in suits and the groom in a tuxedo, or groomsmen in navy and the groom in midnight navy. A stylist at Blite in Sterling Heights can lay out all three on one rail.

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A wedding away from home

For a wedding out of state, carry the suit on a hanger in a garment bag instead of packing it in a case. Hang it in a steamy bathroom when you arrive. Pack the shirt pressed on its own hanger and the shoes in bags so the polish stays clean.

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Engagement photos and the rehearsal dinner

For engagement photos and the rehearsal dinner, a blazer with dress trousers or a lighter suit works, so the wedding-day outfit stays new. See blazers and sport coats.

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Keeping the suit sharp through the day

Hang the suit as soon as you arrive at the venue. Keep the jacket on a hanger during the car ride. Carry a lint roller and a spare shirt button. Unbutton the jacket to sit at dinner and button it again for toasts and photos. If you dance in it, take the jacket off and keep the waistcoat on if you wear one.

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Choosing between buying and wearing your own

Some grooms want something new for the day; others have a suit they love. If your own suit still fits, a fitting can refresh it with a new shirt, tie, pocket square and shoes. If it no longer fits through the shoulders, choose a new suit, since the shoulder is the hardest part to change. Bring it to our Sterling Heights store and a stylist will tell you which path makes sense.