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Moody Fairytale Woodland Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  April 18, 2018

Beauty and the beast outdoor wedding shoot at marian bear park bride white and red floral dress with beaded detail and high neckline with groom navy blue shawl lapel tuxedo with white dress shirt and black bow tie with red floral boutonniere bride wearing black hood and holding red floral bridal bouquet

Venue: Marian Bear Park
Photography: Honey Photographs
Menswear Style: Navy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with a black faux leather bow tie

Beach Views San Diego Wedding

The Real Thing

  April 16, 2018

San diego beach wedding bride form fitting lace gown with high neckline and long veil with groom grey suit with matching vest and white dress shirt with long light purple tie and white and purple floral boutonniere kissing with hanglider in the background

Venue: Estancia Hotel
Coordination: Holly Kalkin Weddings
Photography: True Photography
Menswear Style:Grey Notch Lapel Suit with a long light purple striped tie

Geometric Shapes, Copper & Lucite Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  April 13, 2018

Laguna beach wedding at seven degrees bride form fitting lace gown with sheer shoulder cover up with lace and beading detail and sweetheart neckline with groom charcoal grey tuxedo with matching vest and white dress shirt with long black tie and white floral boutonniere hugging and bride holding grooms arm

Venue: Seven Degrees
Event Design + Bridal Couture: Lumiere Couture Bridal
Photography + Planning: BYC Photography
Menswear Style: Charcoal Notch Lapel Tuxedo by Michael Kors with a long black tie

How to Rock a Women's Tuxedo at Your Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  April 11, 2018

Long beach same sex wedding shoot bride white womens tuxedo with white dress shirt and white bow tie with black heels with other bride black womens tuxedo with shawl lapel and white dress shirt with no tie and black studs and cufflinks with white floral boutonniere sitting on couch

Venue: The Hilton Long Beach
Planning + Design: Lizzy Liz Events + B-Spoke Events
Photography: Alexander Mo Photography
Friar Tux Shop Style: Women’s Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedo and white shawl lapel tuxedo

Colorful Desert Landscape Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  April 9, 2018

Palm springs outdoor wedding in the desert bride ballgown with a lace bodice and long sleeves with a ruffled skirt and groom heather grey notch lapel suit with a matching vest and white dress shirt with a long floral bow tie and red floral boutonniere holding hands and bride holding yellow and pink floral bridal bouquet

Venue: Palm Springs
Concept + Design: Zilla Free Zone
Photography: Ashley LaPrade Photography
Menswear Style: Heather Grey Notch Lapel Suit by Allure Men

Classic Garden Wedding with Gold Accents

The Real Thing

  April 6, 2018

Orange county outdoor wedding shoot at the richard nixon library bride form fitting strapless gown with lace detail and sweeetheart neckline with groom black notch lapel tuxedo with white dresss shirt and long black skinny tie and white floral boutonniere with grey pocket square with bridesmaids long blush pink dresses and groomsmen black tuxedos with long black skinny ties

Venue: Richard Nixon Library
Photography: Three16 Photography
Menswear Style:Black Notch Lapel Tuxedo by Michael Kors with a long black skinny tie

Spring Inspired Ranch Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  April 4, 2018

Spring inspired wedding shoot at montelone meadows bride ballgown with ruffled skirt and pink and yellow flower decor with sweetheart neckline and groom slate blue suit with matching vest and blush pink bow tie with yellow floral boutonniere kissing on couch

Venue: Monteleone Meadows
Photography: Genesis Imagery
Menswear Style: Slate Blue Notch Lapel Suit with a blush pink bow tie

Romantic Neural Palette Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  April 2, 2018

Orange county outdoor wedding shoot at rancho las lomas groom navy blue shawl lapel tuxedo with matching vest and white dress shirt with navy blue bow tie and white floral boutonniere standing by floral arch with hands in pockets

Venue: Rancho Las Lomas
Event Planning + Coordination: The Perfect Fairytale + Rebecca Calagna Events
Photography: Brian LaBrada Photography
Menswear Style: Navy Blue Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with a navy blue bow tie

Modern Meets Boho Beach Wedding

The Real Thing

  March 30, 2018

San diego beach wedding at scripps seaside forum bride form fitting lace gown with straps and plunging neckline with beading detail and long train with groom slate blue suit with matching vest and white dress shirt and matching pipe edge bow tie and white floral boutonniere kissing and sitting next to bridesmaids long light pink and purple dresses with groomsmen heather grey suits with long ties

Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum
Coordination: Selina Rose Weddings & Events
Photography: True Photography
Menswear Style: Groom wore our Slate Blue Notch Lapel Suit with a matching pipe edge bow tie and groomsmen wore our Heather Grey Notch Lapel Suits with blush pink bow ties

Snow White Inspired Woodland Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 28, 2018

Snow white and the huntsman outdoor wedding inspiration bride black strapless ballgown with lace detail and a straight neckline with groom burgundy notch lapel suit with black pants and a white dress shirt with a long black skinny tie holding hands and walking

Event Planning + Design: Intimate Gatherings
Photography: Victoria Johansson Photography
Menswear Style: Burgundy Notch Lapel Suit with black pants and a long black skinny tie

Clear Tented Wedding at the Avalon Palm Springs

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 26, 2018

Palm springs outdoor glamorous wedding shoot at the avalon hotel bride a line gown with lace illusion neckline with open back illusion design and groom black notch lapel tuxedo with matching vest and white dress shirt with black bow tie and white pocket square sitting at table

Venue: Avalon Palm Springs
Event Styling + Design: Alex Fingerlin for Michelle Garibay Events
Photography: Raelene Schulmeister Photography
Menswear Style: Black Framed Notch Lapel Tuxedo with a black bow tie

Wildflower Styled Vintage Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 23, 2018

Southern california outdoor wildflower wedding shoot bride ball gown with thin straps and lace flower design on bodice with tulle skirt and groom navy notch lapel suit with a matching vest and white dress shirt with a long ivory tie and white and green floral boutonniere bride sitting on white vintage couch with white and yellow floral bridal bouquet

Coordination: Just A Kiss Weddings
Photography: Katie Jane Photography
Menswear Style: Navy Notch Lapel Suit with a long ivory tie

Glamorous Gold + Burgundy Wedding

The Real Thing

  March 21, 2018

Thousand oaks outdoor wedding at the westlake village inn bride form fitting mermaid style gown with lace design and a sweetheart neckline with straps and groom burgundy shawl lapel tuxedo with black tuxedo pants and a white dress shirt with a black bow tie and red floral boutonniere with wedding party bridesmaids long burgundy dresses with groomsmen black tuxedos with black burgundy bow ties

Ceremony Venue: St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Westlake Village Inn
Event Planning + Design: Sincerely Jessie Events
Photography: Lucas Rossi Photography
Menswear Style:Groom in Burgundy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with black pants and a black bow tie. Groomsmen in Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedos with burgundy bow ties

Spring Elegance Greenery Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 19, 2018

Orange county spring elegance wedding shoot at the avenue of the arts bride ball gown with beaded bodice detail and thin straps with sweetheart neckline and groom heather grey notch lapel suit with matching vest and white dress shirt with mint green bow tie hugging and bride holding white and green floral bridal bouquet

Venue: Avenue of the Arts Hotel
Photography: Kelly Waterman Photography
Menswear Style: Heather Grey Notch Lapel Suit with a mint green bow tie

Jewel Toned Vintage Glam Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 16, 2018

Orange county wedding shoot at jazz kitchen downtown disney bride form fitting lace gown with long illusion sleeves and sweetheart neckline with an open back design and groom white with black shawl lapel tuxedo with white dress shirt and black pants with a black bow tie and purple floral boutonniere standing holding hands and umbrellas with flower decor

Venue: Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
Photography: Visuals by Arpit
Menswear Style: White with Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with black pants and a black bow tie and White Dinner Jacket with black pants and a green bow tie

Italian Villa with Grecian Style Wedding at the Four Seasons

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 14, 2018

Los angeles outdoor wedding shoot at the four seasons bride form fitting gown with lace detail on the front with a plunging neckline and open back design with groom black shawl lapel tuxedo with a white dress shirt and black and white dot bow tie with a white floral boutonniere walking and holding hands

Venue: Four Seasons Los Angeles
Event Planner + Design: Hylah White Special Events
Photography: Koman Photography
Menswear Style: Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with a black and white polka dot bow tie

Modern Vintage Ranch Wedding

The Real Thing

  March 12, 2018

Orange county outdoor wedding at limoneira ranch bride form fitting lace gown with a high halter neckline and lace design with thin straps and groom heather grey notch lapel suit with white dress shirt and long blue tie with a blush pink floral boutonniere walking with wedding party bridesmaids long dusty pink dresses and groomsmen grey notch lapel suits with long grey matching tires

Venue: Limoneira Ranch
Event Coordinator: Plated Events
Photography + Videography: Figlewicz Photography
Menswear Style: Light Grey Slim Fit Suit with a long blue tie

Boho Safari Glamping Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 9, 2018

San diego outdoor wedding shoot at the san diego zoo and safari park bride white chiffon gown with lace sleeves and thin straps with plunging neckline and groom burgundy shawl lapel tuxedo with white dress shirt and long black skinny tie and black shoes standing and hugging with giraffe in background bride holding white and orange floral bridal bouquet

Venue: San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
Coordination: Nicole George Event Planning & Design
Photography: Shelly Anderson Photography
Menswear Style: Burgundy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with a long black bow tie

Mountain Backdrop Romantic Wedding

Inspirational Photo Shoot

  March 7, 2018

San diego outdoor woodland wedding shoot bride blush pink chiffon strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and groom navy blue shawl lapel tuxedo with a matching vest and white dress shirt with a long pink striped tie and white floral boutonniere standing and holding hands during ceremony bride holding white floral bridal bouquet

Venue: San Diego, CA
Event Planning + Design: Baldwin Bridal & Events
Photography: Equinox Photo
Menswear Style: Navy Shawl Lapel Tuxedo with long striped tie

2018 Academy Awards Best Dressed Men

Events, Tips and Trends

  March 5, 2018

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And just like that, award season comes to an end! Last night was the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, the biggest of the big, and the night where we wrap up the best in movies for the entire year. As this award season comes to an end, I think we can all agree on the biggest trend seen on the red carpet for 2018…VELVET!