bride & groom in white?

[nursek]

i just have a technical question & would like some advice. my fiance would like to wear a white tux on our wedding day. i'm just curious to know if we should stay away from wearing too much white? i'm afraid my gown will blend into his tux, and we'll be a white blob in our photos! would it be more ideal if he wears traditional black so there's more contrast? i would like to hear your technical perspectives with the exposure/WB. if we both wear white, i wouldn't want our outfits to look overblown. i want the best advice so i'll be happy with the results of the pictures! thank you!

[goforphoto]

If your photographer is good he/she should be able to keep the white blob effect from happening. That being said I would recommend the traditional black or grey tux to as you said add more contrast. I wore white tail tux at my wedding and the pics turned out great. but that was 20 years ago and it was shot with film and a really good photographer, so choose your photographer wisely if he insist on white make sure they have shot in their portfolio with bride and groom in white and in different environments so you can se how they do with the lack of contrast.

[liza]

The key is choosing a photographer with experience. Don't choose someone who has little grasp of metering, lighting, and the use of manual exposure. Just keep in mind you get what you pay for. ;)

[Grace]

I think white tux's are coming back in style - I'm hearing of this a lot these days!

I agree, white or black tux, choose your photog wisely :)

[Big Mike]

I think a white tux is a great idea. Do you have any idea how hard it is to keep detail in both a white dress and a black tux? Much of the time, a black tux ends up being a black blob next to the bride's dress...or else some detail in the dress is sacrificed to allow the tux to be seen.

[picturecrazy]

while I agree with both it white it would be easier for us to shoot, I'd say go with black. White goes in and out of style. (It was big in the 50s/60s, It was out in the 70's, somewhat around in the 80's, out for the 90's) But Black..... that's NEVER going out of style!

[dunnenick]

while I agree with both it white it would be easier for us to shoot, I'd say go with black. White goes in and out of style. (It was big in the 50s/60s, It was out in the 70's, somewhat around in the 80's, out for the 90's) But Black..... that's NEVER going out of style!

Hey just something funny my wife say about the timeless topic a few days ago.

"Why would we want it to be timeless, if it is not timeless then we can shoot their 25th wedding anniversary."

[Hangerhead]

how poor - your fiance is already being elbowed out of deciding what he's allowed to wear on what is HIS wedding too...
so what RE pictures - how often will you ever look at them and weigh that up against dictating what he can wear and how that will come across.

any decent photographer would be able to meter/pose you appropriately.

[jessiper]

while I agree with both it white it would be easier for us to shoot, I'd say go with black. White goes in and out of style. (It was big in the 50s/60s, It was out in the 70's, somewhat around in the 80's, out for the 90's) But Black..... that's NEVER going out of style!

I agree, black tuxes will never go out of style. I swear, if white tuxes come back in style, I will quit shooting weddings...waaaay tacky! Sorry, just my personal opinion.

[JJacula]

How about a baby blue tux? ;)

[jessiper]

How about a baby blue tux? ;)

You're killin' me! :)

[cdifoto]

Do it. Make sure he completes it with a top hat. Metering/exposure would actually be easier.

[italianfemmy]

Okay.. just because I refuse to ever fit into the bridezilla category and because the man hardly gets any say so in such an important day - I think he should be able to wear whatever he dang well pleases. It's all about comfort and if he wanted you to wear a black wedding dress, would you? He has the right to pick out his own clothes and as long as he's not clashing with you - let him be. This is a day he'll remember forever too and he should be able to know he at least was able to be man enough to wear what he wanted to wear.

[cdifoto]

I think it's cool he even cares that much.

[jkloef]

The last couple that I photographed both wore white and I thought it looked great. As long as you have dark in the background to contrast the clothes I think it would be fine. I prefer photographing a white tux over a black. I think that it is sweet that he wants your input...my hubby always asks what I think of his tux choices just because he doesn't really care and he knows that I will pick a good one, I mean I picked him so I must have good taste right?!!! ;) Healthy input is always a good thing when asked for!

The resize made them a little off but I can still clearly see definition and not just a white blob.

[Tee Why]

Tell him to get a 18% gray tux.

[goforphoto]

How about a baby blue tux? ;)With baby blue trimmed ruffles on the breast of the shirt and white shoes?:razz:

[nursek]

With baby blue trimmed ruffles on the breast of the shirt and white shoes?:razz:


hahahahahah....i'm sure he'll go for that look :lol:

[Buckeye1]

Technical aspect - I remember reading once that our eyes tend to look at what has the most contrast within the photo. So white dress and black tux will draw your eyes' attention between the two before the faces in the photo. This is what is taugh in studio portraits - the contrast between the clothings vs the background (or vs other clothings) should never be higher than the clothing/background vs the face of the subject. In your case, where there is so much white clothings, then it should look good for 1/2 shots and close ups. Full body shots will most likely over-power your beautiful faces.

Emotional aspect - He should have a saying as to what he wants to wear. However, love is all about sacrifces (that goes for you too)...right ;-)

Suggestion - google it and see if you can find some colored photos of W&W weddings. This way, both of you can see and decide whether you like it or not.

[tsaraleksi]

hahahahahah....i'm sure he'll go for that look :lol:

This is what my dad wore to get married.... in 1976 :D .

Interestingly, if you put the bridesmaids / groomsmen in all black then it makes a neat look for the posed shots.

For example http://turcophoto.smugmug.com/photos/179226688-M-4.jpg