Choosing Groom's Accessories
After choosing the correct tux, suit or if you decide to go casual, select the right accessories, they should be in accord with your suit or general style.
SHIRTS
It is even more important on a destination wedding that your shirt should fit well, not only from the temperature aspect but also because often grooms opt to go jacketless in this setting, relying on their shirt only.
  • For a great fit you should be able to fit one finger between the collar of your shirt and your neck.
  • The shirt cuffs should not ride up when you stretch your arms.
  • If you are wearing a button-cuff shirt make sure that the cuffs break exactly at the wrist.
  • With a French-cuff shirt, the cuffs should break about 1/2 inch further down.
  • If you sweat easily, use the right antiperspirant and consider getting a second shirt to change into, that way, you'll stay looking crisp and cool.
VESTS
Work well for this kind of wedding as they can be worn alone without jacket.
  • Also known as waistcoats, these are a good way to personalize your suit and have replaced the cummerbund in the popular vote, but either can be worn with tuxedos and both typically match the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses.
  • Your vest should button comfortably and hit just below the waistband of your pants.
  • If you are wearing a vest, make sure it has a full back, so that you are still looking good when the jackets inevitably comes off in this tropical climate.
NECKWEAR
While in general, you should tend to be on the conservative side in your choice of color and pattern, you've got a few different choices here.
  • Spice up a nice suit with a classy tie, be it a long tie or a bowtie.
  • Try a silver silk tie with a dark tux, or a subtle stripe or pattern.
  • Long neckties tend to be slightly less formal with a tux than bowties.
  • White ties are ultra-formal, black ties formal, and colored ties can suit a range of occasions.
STUD SETS & CUFF LINKS
These four pieces of jewellery are used instead of buttons on a formal shirt, if you're wearing a tuxedo. Often a stud set will include cuff links. If you're going for a creative touch with the cuff links, find studs that will complement but not match.

These tiny items can make a big statement, and you could have them as part of your accessories.
To suit your style, you can go with a classic style or with a custom design cufflinks to your personal tastes.

SHOES & SOCKS
Very important basic items, as they tie together your complete attire.  If you're wearing a tuxedo, you'll need a simple yet elegant pair of leather shoe. If you are wearing shoes you already own make sure they blend with your colours, in good shape and are polished, better still get a professional shine to have them looking their best.
Make sure you walk around to break in new shoes as blisters can ruin your wedding day and honeymoon.

Wear the correct colour socks to match your trousers.  Cotton socks are best as they will absorb the perspiration or try using some talc powder to keep your dry and feet cool in the tropical heat

FINISHES
To complete the overall appearance for that perfect wedding day invest in:-
  • A good cologne
  • Antiperspirant deodorant
  • Mouth wash
  • Drug store tooth whitener or a professional dentist
  • A manicure and pedicure
  • Professional hair cut
 

 

 
 
 

 

 
For a casual wedding or beach setting you have the option to wear sandals
or even go barefoot.

*Please be mindful to match the style of your bride and don't dress down when she is dressed very formal or
vice versa.

Finally, make sure you are not constricted, your attire should fit well with a full range of movement, both buttoned and unbuttoned as there will be lots of dancing to calypso music, smiling, hugging, and shaking hands.
Enjoy your day!

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