white dinner jacket in May?

Hi Jessie,

I am an event planner, but i also work in a bridal store in my free time (whenever that is) lol. So we deal with a lot of tuxedo rentals for weddings and formals. Here are the guidelines:

A white jacket (ivory, actually) is a good alternative from mid-April to Labor Day.

(excerpt taken from BBG)

Technically, before 6 pm you should wear a morning coat (frequently pearl grey) with a waistcoat, ascot, and stiff white shirt. That being said, you'll rarely see some guy dressed that way (unless he's driving a vintage Rolls, and even then, come on, dude) and we doubt anyone will say anything if you choose to just sport a dinner jacket instead.

Semi-formal (after 6 pm) means a tuxedo, black bow tie and matching cummerbund. This is appropriate for black tie events.

Formal is really formal, as in a tailcoat (which is rarely worn these days) and white tie, with a white waistcoat. These days, "formal" means roll with your (own) tuxedo.

N'chelle

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Jessi, good evening!

I am a wedding planner as well and also work in a bridal store part time an love the comment the previous poster made "what ever part time that is" I got married 2 years ago in May my husband wore White jacket, black pants, with a color cordinating vest. He was so handsome that day! Dont worry about anyone else.. Do what the both of you want!

Thanks - we finally convinced we him that he can war WHATEVER he wants and the @#$@#$@@# with etiquette.

He is going to buy white dinner jacket that he liked and can keep..