The bride has selected a gown that is ivory and has accents of coffee latte color in bands around the waist and the satin stole and lace jacket. The wedding is at 5:30pm - would it be acceptable for the groom and groomsmen to wear a shade of brown tux. We have not selected bridesmaid dresses yet because this is a quick wedding because the groom's mother is terminally ill. They are going to pick something out at Lord and Taylor, but what colors would compliment this unusual wedding gown. The bride doesn't care if the dresses match just so that don't clash with each other and she doesn't want them to wear ivory. Thanks

A brown tux would look great with the bride's dress (which sounds wonderful). As the wedding is at 5:30 and the reception will go into the evening, a tux is certainly appropriate. For the bridesmaids' dresses, perhaps earthy colors, like maybe some shades of green, or even some mauve colors. If you can take some material samples or the jacket to L & T you may get some great ideas from just looking at what colors of dresses they have on the racks. And since it will be a quick wedding, your choices may be determined by what they have available, since you may not have the time to order and alter bridesmaids dresses.