FOR THE SOON TO BE GROOM!

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Most brides are very conscious about their groom looking flawless from head to toe on their wedding day. Ron Sherrod from Downtown Chicago's Sweeney Taud Studio boutique barbershop knows that standing next to such a flawless bride, a groom should also keep his appearance in mind. Remember that you will have your pictures taken hundreds of times, photos that you will cherish years after the wedding day ends.

​Since your face will be plastered all over the wedding album, wedding day grooming is an essential aspect that you can't overlook. First things first, let's start with your hairstyle. Check out these neat, trendy, and hip hairstyles fit for grooms and spot your favorite.

THE SHORT AND SLICK
The simplest do that works every time. This haircut exudes charm and makes your groom look refined. We would say the look is perfect for grooms with short, straight hair. Add some hair gel for a slick finish or wax for a matte look.
The dos and don'ts of wedding facial hair

Aside from the hair on top of your head, the hair that grows on your face must not be overlooked as it determines your whole look. Can a small patch of hair really change how a man looks? Yes. A clean cut can make a man look more polished and distinguished while a full beard instills that rugged and macho aura. To keep things simple, just follow our simple dos and don'ts for grooms who want to rock wedding facial hair.

1. DON'T: DRASTICALLY CHANGE YOUR FACIAL HAIR BEFORE THE WEDDING.
   If you show up with a trimmed beard daily, don't suddenly show up with a full beard for the wedding. The same goes with moustaches. As trendy as it might seem or as cool as it looks on other people, you still want to look like you on your wedding day.
   
   
2. DO: TRY OUT DIFFERENT LOOKS  TO FIND OUT WHICH SUITS YOU BEST.
   We still think that you should experiment with several different facial hair looks and go with the one that suits you best. Say, if you usually have a trimmed beard, grow a full beard 4-6 months prior to the wedding and shave gradually while trying out different styles. This way, you will have sufficient time to grow out your facial hair and mold it to whichever style you see fit.
   
   
3. DON'T: WAIT UNTIL THE MORNING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR FACIAL HAIR.
   No matter how tempting it can be, impulsive decision-making is not the best call at this point. We strongly suggest against choosing a facial hair style on the wedding day. At that point, even shaving can be a bit tricky since you might be left with little cuts, ingrown hair, or even rashes. At the very least, shave the day before so you can tackle any issues that might happen. Thinking ahead won't hurt anyone.
   
   
4. DO: INVEST SOME TIME IN FACIAL HAIR GROOMING.
   To look your best, take good care of your facial hair long before your wedding day. Things always look best when taken care of, after all. Don't treat shaving like a race. Take a few seconds to add water to your shaving cream for a smooth shave and pamper your beard and moustache with shampoo and conditioner once in a while.
   
   
5. DON'T: UNDERESTIMATE INGROWN HAIR.
   Ingrown hair might seem like a trivial matter, yet too many of it might ruin your facial hair situation. To make sure that your skin will be bump-free, put a hot towel on your face, disinfect the ingrown spots with alcohol, then go at it with tweezers. Taking care of ingrown hair properly will result in a smooth shave and neat facial hair, making you look like your best self for the wedding.

CHOOSING THE WEDDING SUIT.
Now for the part that you've been waiting for, the wedding suit. Some grooms struggle when looking for the formal wear that suits them the most on their wedding day.

We think that finding the right suit to marry in shouldn't come with so much pressure. Instead, it should be filled with excitement, since it is your wedding that you're going to celebrate. We bet, the quest of the perfect wedding suit will be a fun, instead of bothersome, task with these handy guidelines.

Get familiar with the basic types of formal menswear that you can wear on your wedding day.

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Jonathan Sims
Client Operations Manager

I'm a client operations manager at 4EVR who loves to travel with family and friends. I recently was engaged and can expound on many wedding trends, tough wedding planning moments for my fiance and I, and why being here at this blog is the first step to an easier experience.