Throughout Europe, formal men's wear has been transformed and redefined. Design houses such as Pal Zileri of Italy have updated the tuxedo by introducing elements of style borrowed from formal suits. Accessories for grooms have become as important as accessories for brides. Choices for neckwear include bowties, traditional ties, ascots, four-in-hand ties and neck scarves called cravats. Vests in deep rich tones and patterns are cut higher. Cufflinks, neck pins and button covers add sophistication. Patterned shirts in tone-on-tone prints add a further element of design.

While the basic rule is that the more formal the wedding, the less color the groom and groomsmen should wear, as with women's wedding fashions, rules were made to be broken by those confident enough to make their own choices. Many grooms are purchasing their own shirts and accessories as a lasting momento of their wedding. Brides are also choosing to purchase these accessories as a special wedding gift for their groom. Pal Zileri has opened the Venetian Grand Canal Shops in Las Vegas.

from grace ormonde Wedding Style 2000.