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Two Grooms in Velvet Tuxedo Jacket

Photography by Laura DeBourde Photography

When it comes to a velvet tuxedo jacket, you’ll want to look toward Laurence & Kit. Because they are simply slaying this look! Their pub wedding, with its relaxed and quirky decor, is just what we’re looking for today. Wanting to rid themselves of a few wedding traditions, they created a day that was entirely personal to them. From antique framed pictures of family and friends throughout, to the vintage baby blue wedding car, this day screams “this is us!” and we love it. Of course, Recommended Supplier, Laura Debourde Photography was on hand to capture those incredibly special moments. 


Forest green and burgundy velvet tuxedo jacket inspiration 

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We relied on word of mouth and recommendations for our suppliers, so we knew we were going to get the best. Our photographer was suggested by our venue, so we knew she’d worked in the space before. Our guitarist and magician were suggested by friends and family.

Laurence & Kit

Two grooms in Burgundy and forest green velvet suit jackets with floral bow ties and white rose boutonnière
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Grooms in burgundy and forest green velvet tuxedo jackets with matching floral bow ties at quirky wedding venue with forest wallpaper
Grooms in velvet tuxedo jackets walk down the aisle together at fun wedding venue with hanging crystal chandeliers
Groom in velvet tuxedo jacket with bridesmaids in varied blush pink dresses
Large floral displays of roses and other greenery at the altar
Personalised digital drawing of the couple with the wedding date in antique gold frame
Pink neon sign saying 'I will always love you, my friend' at wedding venue
Grooms in velvet tuxedo jackets have their confetti exit at wedding
Wedding venue with mismatched decor including various styles of crystal chandelier, seat cover colours and mirror
Grooms share a warm embrace on their wedding day
Grooms with young wedding guest in matching floral bow ties at quirky wedding venue
Smiling groom in burgundy velvet tuxedo jacket with white rose boutonnière
Wedding venue sign in traditional pub sign style
Smiling groom in forest green velvet tuxedo jacket and floral bow tie with rounded glasses
Order of the day 'wedding specials' sign in style of traditional pub specials sign on black board
Groom wipes his eyes with tissue as the other groom is walked up the aisle by his mother
Grooms share their first kiss as a married couple in matching velvet tuxedo jackets
Groom gets ready for his wedding day as he does up his burgundy velvet tuxedo jacket

VELVET TUXEDO JACKET 

We loved our outfits. Due to our wedding changing dates multiple times (thanks Covid) we ended up with 6 weeks to find out outfits. Cue panic! We were searching online endlessly and couldn’t find the right thing so started looking at tailors. So, we found a local tailor in Sussex who came to our house with all his fabric samples and measured up. We loved the end result. Matching velvet dinner jackets, Laurence in bottle green and Kit in burgundy, with a paisley lining. The most stressful part was we only saw the final outfit 2 days before the wedding!

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We wanted to lose some of the old wedding traditions and create a relaxed, personal day for us and our guests. Little things like walking down the aisle with our mums made the day feel special to us. The venue was a big factor in creating the vibe. Its quirky little spaces and alternative decor really helped create the atmosphere we wanted, where guests could chill and socialise together. We added photos of family and friends in antique frames throughout the venue to add personal touches and loved the venue's traditions of the red carpet and ringing the bell.

Two grooms in velvet tuxedo jackets share their first dance on their wedding day
Vintage baby blue wedding car transportation with white ribbon and bows
Vintage baby blue wedding car transportation with 'Just Married' number plate
Personalised stamp of the couple with initials on name card with rainbow pin
Grooms seated on vintage baby blue wedding car with velvet suit jacket
'Love is in the air' blue wedding sign with cupids and love hearts in baby blue vintage wedding car
Orange to white ombré frosted wedding cake with personalised cake toppers of the grooms on deck chairs
Tablescape with white candles in antique gold candleholders with milk bottle vases holding assortment of greenery and roses
Grooms in velvet tuxedo jackets pose together outside wedding venue in Essex
Grooms hold hands seated together on vintage baby blue wedding car transportation with white ribbons and bow ties
Vintage blue wedding car transportation with white ribbon bows
Three-tier wedding cake with orange ombré frosting with orange and beige flowers on tree trunk stand and custom cake toppers
Groom in burgundy suit jacket reads out his wedding speech in front of pink neon sign at venue in Essex
Grooms pose together with black board welcome sign personalised with names and dates
Tablescape with milk bottle vases with roses and green foliage on white tablecloths
Bridesmaid in soft muted pink dress reads out speech in front of pink neon sign at wedding venue in Essex
Tablescape of candles in gold antique candleholders on white tablecloth with green foliage runner
Wedding venue in Essex with hanging crystal chandeliers with forest theme wallpaper and green foliage on tables
Groom in green velvet tuxedo sits with wedding guests at wedding reception
Black board wedding sign of seating chart plan with large flower display of roses and green foliage
Pink roses and green foliage in milk bottles on white tablecloth tablescape
White and pink roses and greenery in large flower display at pub wedding venue in Essex

Please do not miss the cake topper - we’re obsessed!

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I’m going to give the boring answer in regards to advice; make lists and spreadsheets! We made a mega to-do list and prioritised everything we needed to do. This allowed us to make sure we were spending our money where we really wanted to, on things that meant the most to us. Focus on how you want the day to go and what bits of the wedding you want to stand out as the most important to you.

Laurence & Kit


Could a velvet tuxedo jacket be for you? If you’re struggling in knowing what to wear, take a look at some grooms suit ideas we’re loving right now! We also love the contrasting colours from Laurence and Kit. This intimate Barcelona wedding also proves how fabulous they can be!


Acoustic Guitarist: Ritchie Lewis |
Evening Wedding Band: Riptide Band |
Florist: Lula Lula |
Velvet Dinner Jackets: Dandylion Style |
Chalk Board Signage: Ollie Stone
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