Weddings: Mike and Kadie

Yet another beautiful couple tied the knot in the past few months.  Our longtime client, Mike, came to us for his wedding suit and shirt.  Many modern grooms are eschewing the tuxedo and opting for more practical suits that can be used  often after their vows are said, as Mike did. This look is also a bit more complementary to the country setting. 

Congratulations to Mike and Kadie.  And, thanks for letting 9tailors be a part of your big day!

A special thanks to Jennifer Bach for the beautiful photos.  You can check out more of her work, here.

If you're looking to shed some of the stress of wedding planning, let us know and we can coordinate the suits for the wedding party.  Send us an email at info@9tailors.com for more information.

You Voted and We Won!

Thank you to our clients!  We just received word from The Knot that we won Best of Wedding Picks as voted by brides in the area! Check out the other winners from the area, here.

Recently engaged? Planning a wedding?  Let us help you with the details.  Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com to get the ball rolling.

Weddings: Whitney and Matt

Congratulations to Matt and Whitney!  These two tied the knot this winter in a ceremony completely their own.   From the pocket square to the bouquet - this wedding was the perfect fit for a young couple that is anything but ordinary.  Check out Matt's tuxedo details below.  Feel free to glean some inspiration for your pending wedding- after all, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. 

Whitney and Matt after the ceremony.

 You may recognize the groom, he is our very own 9tailors model who made his debut this fall.  An active client of 9tailors' for many years now, Matt continually designs pieces that are one of a kind in terms of fit and style.

For the most important piece of clothing he may ever wear he came to 9tailors with some creative ideas.  He opted for a velvet trim on his tux which sets it apart from the rest with a luxurious and edgy feel.  In order to let the details shine the tux was kept classic in the overall design and topped off with a bow tie and a violet pocket square.

Personalized down to every detail, the couple enjoyed their big day but admits they are relieved that the stress of planning is behind them. As Whitney and Matt know, wedding planning can be stressful and time consuming. Let us help you organize your (unruly?) wedding party and ensuring each member has their outfit for the big day, so you don't have to!  Email us at info@9tailors.com to set up an appointment with a style consultant who can walk you through the process- from proposal to 'I do.'

Also, thank you to Marcia of Groove Entertainment for the beautiful photographs.  You can take a look at her work here.

Style Me Pretty: Check out the handsome groom

Some of our friends over at Style Me Pretty were kind enough to think of us for wardrobe help when doing a Sweet Summer Inspiration styled shoot. Check out some of the photos below. You can check out the full spread here.

This is a great look for summer. Rolled up pants and sneakers with a blazer make a fresh style choice for any New Englander.

Photos Courtesy of Hello Love Photography

We're in The Knot Boston

We're very excited as we just learned that one of our lovely couples has been featured in this month's The Knot magazine! 

This month's issue available on newstands now.

The "Real Weddings" spread. Check out the groom's shirt and vest on the lower right!

The lovely bride, Liana, is founder and executive director at New Brahmin, a style and fashion blog. Her husband, Michael is the owner of one of Cambridge's newest and hippest restaurants, Area Four.

Liana and Michael were married on a farm in Western Massachusetts. It was one part part Ralph Lauren, one part cowboy and one part bad-ass. We made classic vests in a beautiful, textural gray herringbone and white oxford dress shirts. Both vest and shirts were accented in a velvety, brushed buffalo check in red and black. Check out Emilie Inc. Photography for additional photos.

Need help with your fall wedding? E-mail us at weddings@9tailors.com.

Top 5: Budget Wedding Essentials

The cost to pledge eternal love is spiraling out of control. Most estimates place the average wedding around $24,000. This doesn't even include the honeymoon or engagement rings! Many couples don't have that kind of cash just sitting around waiting to be eaten up by centerpieces and linens so here are the top five wedding essentials that can save you sanity and years of debt.

1) The Venue: The wedding hall, the reception area, the church- these will be the biggest portion of your budget. Choose wisely. Look into hosting the wedding at a family members home. It will not only cut costs dramatically but will allow you to have more control over what goes where as opposed to a church or hotel. A familiar setting with fewer guests will also add a heightened sense of intimacy.


2) The Cake: Most couples probably wouldn't want to make their own cake. Not only are they under enough stress as it is, but it's a tricky thing to make a spectacular wedding cake that is edible as well. Look to alternatives such as individual cupcakes that usually end up costing less than the grand multi-tiered cakes traditionally at weddings. Just because you switched to cupcakes you don't have to switch to casual, check out the picture below of a cupcake masterpiece.

3) Invitations: Cut your costs but not your style. Invitations usually provide clues to your guests as to what type of event it will be. Dinosaur themed? The invitation would undoubtedly give off a casual and fun vibe. Black tie? Doesn't mean that your invitations must be made by pricey professionals. Doing a little homework will go a long way and save you hundreds of dollars. Try online tools or do the work yourself with a little help from your local craft store. From traditional to trendy check out wedding paper divas.

4) The Photographer: This is one area you should not cut corners on. Ending up with out of focus pictures from bad angles would not be worth the couple hundred dollars saved. Instead add a new point of view for relatively little cost- place disposable cameras at all the tables. These will let the guests capture other parts of the wedding your photographer may miss.

5) Attire: The bride is usually the centerpiece of the wedding, but make sure the groom looks like a million bucks as well! Rather than do it yourself- design it yourself. At 9tailors you can customize your tux, or suit, to your exact specifications all for around $550. Specific colors at your wedding? No problem, 9tailors can get your color and your fit perfect so everything fits together on the big day. Contact a style consultant here to make an appointment.

How To: Wedding attire

Yesterday, the suiting options for various weddings were laidout. Now lets talk about how to put it all together. The accessories are just as important, you never want to outdo the wedding party. But, you don't want to be the slob in a wrinkled dress shirt either.

Shoes and Belts: Both should probably be black and shiny if it is a formal event. For those ceremonies that take place in the woods or on the beach earth toes are appropriate. Try to stick to one color scheme. Brown is suitable for daytime weddings.

Cufflinks: If you are wearing a dress shirt with a French cuff make sure you dont go too wild with the cufflinks. We love that you love Pokemon, just don't wear it on your sleeve.

Pearl cufflinks are great for daytime weddings, silver or gold for evening events.

The Don'ts

Jeans are not acceptable, ever.

Do not be more formal than the wedding party.

Because weddings are full of dancing, eating, laughing, and all around partying, make sure your clothes are not only clean and pressed but fit well and will be comfortable all night. Or else you could end up like this guy when you finally execute that killer dance move you have been practicing all night.

Avoid all this with a custom suit from 9tailors. Made to fit you perfectly, no pant splitting due to ill fitting clothing! Make an appointment here.

Calling Boston Brides & Grooms!

We are happy to announce that we are now a member of the Boston Bridal Lounge. The BBL is run by two wedding industry veterens, Kerri Esposito-Bruneau and Eleni Granas.  The ladies provide concierge services to brides and grooms looking to get married in the area. So, whether the couple is looking for a good linen vendor or calligrapher, the BBL will be able to provide referrals to trusted resources in the area. They've signed some of the most respected names in the wedding industry, including Rafanelli Events (Chelsea Clinton's planner) and Grettacole.

This is a fantastic service especially if the couple is just starting their wedding research process and want a one-stop-shop for all things wedding related. And, get this...It's free.

Inside the BBL

Check out their inspiration board and browse vendor brochures

The brains behind the BBL, Eleni and Kerri.

If you are getting married and need a referral, check out the BBL on Newbury Street (125 Newbury St. Second Floor Boston Massachusetts 02116).

All photos above taken by LifeFusion Photography.

Getting married and need a custom shirt or a suit? Let us know at weddings@9tailors.com or check out more information on our website.