A tuxedo, for example, is more appropriate after 6 p.m., while a suit can be worn at any time. Getting married during the day calls for a more relaxed look.

Many use brightly colored details, like pocket squares, to make a statement. Others, taking a cue from the red carpet, wear suits and tuxedos in nontraditional colors or patterns.

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