A couple ditched the traditional wedding tuxedos for bold, custom suits inspired by red-carpet looks

Samantha GrindellJan 16, 2024, 09:13 IST

Michael Domanico and Walter Hickey wore bold suits to their wedding.Stephanie Naru Photography

Michael Domanico and Walter Hickey got married on November 4, 2023.
Domanico had a bespoke, silver suit designed for their New York nuptials.

When you think of a groom's wedding attire, you probably imagine a classic tuxedo.

But Michael Domanico knew he wanted to make more of a statement at his New York City wedding, so he had a bespoke suit designed.

Business Insider spoke to Domanico and his husband, Walter Hickey, about how his one-of-a-kind silver suit made all the difference on their wedding day.

Michael Domanico and Walter Hickey have been together since 2016.

The couple met in 2016.Stephanie Naru Photography

They planned their wedding for November 4, 2023.

The grooms had a fall wedding.Stephanie Naru Photography

As they started planning their wedding, Domanico decided he wanted a bespoke suit.

He wanted a unique wedding look.Stephanie Naru Photography

Domanico and Tiefenbrun started the process by talking about Domanico's inspiration for the look.

They looked to the red carpet for inspiration.Stephanie Naru Photography

Tiefenbrun created the suit from scratch.

The suit was one-of-a-kind. Stephanie Naru Photography

The finished ensemble offered a sleek look with no tie.

Even the shirt was custom.Stephanie Naru Photography

Domanico paired statement, white boots with his suit.

The boots completed the ensemble.Stephanie Naru Photography

Domanico loved how confident he felt on his wedding day.

The groom felt confident in his wedding ensemble.Stephanie Naru Photography

Hickey also wore a colorful look to their nuptials.

Walter Hickey and his groomsmen on their wedding day.Stephanie Naru Photography

"I really dig the look we came up with for me," Hickey said.

Walter Hickey wore a colorful suit. Stephanie Naru Photography

Hickey and Domanico didn't see each other's wedding outfits until a first look ahead of their ceremony.

They did the first look in a park.Stephanie Naru Photography

Hickey described the first look as "spellbinding."

The couple during their first look.Stephanie Naru Photography

Domanico and Hickey's wedding was officiated by their close friend Megan Willett-Wei.

They chose their friend as their officiant. Stephanie Naru Photography

Willett-Wei also reviewed Hickey and Domanico's vows before the ceremony, which Domanico recommends to other couples.

The couple with their officiant. Stephanie Naru Photography

Dancing was a highlight of the wedding for both grooms.

They danced the night away.Stephanie Naru Photography

Domanico loves how supportive Hickey is.

The grooms on their wedding dayStephanie Naru Photography

And for Hickey, Domanico is everything he could want in a husband.

The newlyweds. Stephanie Naru Photography

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