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One Epic Day Requires Two Fun Looks!

One Epic Day Requires Two Fun Looks! | Friar Tux

Bride’s have been changing into fun reception looks for a while now, so why not have a cool coat swap for our tuxedo/suit wearing trend setters!?

What do we mean by a ‘coat swap’?

Well, it really is just that.  Where you wear one coat for the ceremony, and another for the reception – keeping the same accessories on to make it an easy but fun I-do to lets-party transition. 

This Groom's Style Stole the Show

This groom had two outfits that not only matched perfectly with his wedding theme and style, but also were fashion perfection! For his ceremony, Tommy wore our White Casablanca Dinner Jacket with black tuxedo pants and bow tie.  Making an entrance to his reception, be swapped out his white coat with our Gold Velvet Shawl Lapel Jacket. We love the way his neutral-chic looks matched with the venue and the floral colors of the wedding.

See more of Lizzie + Tommy's wedding here.

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. This groom shows off his fun style change by wearing an all-white coat with black pants and then changes into a gold velvet coat for the reception how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. This groom shows off his fun style change by wearing an all-white coat with black pants and then changes into a gold velvet coat for the reception

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. This groom shows off his fun style change by wearing an all-white coat with black pants and then changes into a gold velvet coat for the receptionPhotography: Nel Meerman Photography

So Many Options To Choose From

This groom is showing us that there is not just one way to do a coat swap – play around with color and textures! Paired with a simple black tuxedo pant and bow tie, this groom wore our Rose Pink Coat, Light Blue Coat, and Black Velvet Coat.  All so chic and suave at this Italian Villa-inspired wedding venue.

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. This groom shows off his fun style change by wearing a black velvet coat, a light blue coat, and a rose coat all paired with the same pants and accessoriesPhotography: Amber Dawson Photography

Style Ideas for Any Wedding Vibe:

Want to try out this trend, but not sure where to start?  We have gathered from easy and fun coat swap ideas for you below.

From Classic I-Do Style to Monochromatic Fun

Ceremony: Black Notch Lapel Performance Tuxedo
Reception: Black Paisley Peak Lapel Tuxedo
Accessories: black pants, white shirt, and black velvet bow tie

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. Photo of a black tuxedo coat, black pants, white shirt, black bow tie, and then change into a black paisley peak lapel tuxedo

Traditional Vows to a Colorful Party

Ceremony: White with Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedo 
Reception: Rose Pink Notch Lapel Suit
Accessories: black pants, black shirt, and houndstooth bow tie

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. Photo of a white with black lapel coat, black pants, black shirt, plaid bow tie, and a rose pink suit coat to change into

From Neutral Garden to Luxe Romance

Ceremony: Tan Notch Lapel Suit
Reception: Gold Velvet Shawl Lapel Tuxedo
Accessories: tan pants, white shirt, and white floral long tie

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. Photo of a tan coat, tan pants, white shirt, floral long tie, and a gold velvet coat to change into

From Lush Greens to Black Tie With A Twist

Ceremony: Green Notch Lapel Suit
Reception: Green Velvet Shawl Lapel Tuxedo
Accessories: black pants, white shirt, and floral bow tie

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. Photo of a green suit coat, black pants, white shirt, black floral bow tie, and a green velvet coat to change into

From Boho Rustic to Burgundy Velvet Love

Ceremony: Café Brown Notch Lapel Suit
Reception: Burgundy Velvet Shawl Lapel Tuxedo
Accessories: café brown pants, white shirt, chocolate long tie

how to change out your groom style look from ceremony to reception with a chic coat swap. Photo of a café brown coat, café brown pants, white shirt, chocolate long tie, and a burgundy velvet tuxedo coat to change into

this wedding inspo was featured in our 2023 stylist magazine
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