Is it appropriate to wear a light chocolate brown or charcoal gray suit to formal wedding?

Is it appropriate to wear a light chocolate brown or charcoal gray suit to formal wedding? The ceremony is at 4:00 pm on a Friday & the reception is at an exclusive private yacht club.

In the past an invitation specifying formal meant a tuxedo was to be worn. If black tie optional is noted on an invitation a dark suit or tuxedo is appropriate. In today’s world a tuxedo or a formal dark suit, white shirt, and conservative tie are appropriate for a formal wedding. A dark charcoal gray suit would be a better choice than a light chocolate-brown suit for a formal wedding. Weddings are to celebrate. You want to send the message that you understand proper attire, show respect for the couple getting married and look your best. A wedding being held at an exclusive private yacht club sounds like an awesome celebration. Check with other friends going to the wedding to find out if they will be wearing a tuxedo or dark suit to the event. If you need to purchase a new suit, a dark suit is a great investment and you will have it for many years.

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What shirt & shoes can I wear with white pants & a red tie?
Shirt and shoes should not be a problem to coordinate with your white pants and red tie. A colored shirt that looks good with red such as blue, purple, pink or even a mustard yellow would all look great with white pants and a red tie.  Other shirt ideas would be red and white or blue and white check or stripe shirts or a red , white and blue stripe or plaid shirt would also go with a red tie. Tan shoes or white loafers or white canvas shoes would look good with your white pants and are a better way to go than black accessories. If you are short wear a white belt and white shoes. Tan shoes and a tan belt would work with any of the combinations but are better on tall men. Shoes and belt do not have to match.