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Groomsmen in different color than the groom?

Brittani, on September 20, 2020 at 9:04 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 20
Has anybody has their groomsmen wear a different color than the groom? For example, if my FH wears a black or dark grey suit, and the groomsmen wore black or khaki pants and white button down shirts, would that look weird? We don't want to have the groomsmen wear full suits and I also don't want to ask them to purchase too many new clothes so I'm hoping I can just ask them to wear black or khaki pants (that they hopefully already have since they are grown, working men... Lol).

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Latest activity by April, on September 23, 2020 at 7:23 PM
  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
    Kristen ·
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    I do not think it matters. How does your FH feel? Should be up to him. I think if the bridesmaids do not match the bride it is ok if the groomsmen do not match the groom.

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  • Private User
    Dedicated September 2020
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    I think you should do whatever you and your future husband decide. My fiance is wearing a dark purple velvet jacket while his groomsmen are wearing a black floral pattern jacket. The pants will all be black though. The jackets are the only difference.
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
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    Wish I could help you! My FH hasn’t decided on his groomsmen & I have decided not to press the issue! I do know he wants to wear a suit...
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  • Miya
    Dedicated August 2021
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    My FH has decided to wear rose-ish pink pants with a dark jacket and his groomsmen have the option of putting together their own outfits in either a rose-ish pink full suit or dusty blue suit. What ties them all together is the groomsmen shirts match my FH pants. Then they can “accessorize” however they like. They actually all match because everyone is wearing like colors, they are just mixed up. And then my dress is a very light dusty rose colored dress, so they match me too! FH loves bright colors 🙄 and our wedding is really about showing our personalities, he's just a little louder than me. I think you’ll be fine lol.
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  • Marabeth
    Devoted September 2020
    Marabeth ·
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    If you and FH agree to their outfits, that’s all that matters. My FH will be in a light blue suit and his groomsmen will be in black suits. They’ll all have burgundy shirts and silver ties.
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  • Coral
    Dedicated October 2020
    Coral ·
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    FH suit is dark grey with a vest and white button down. Groomsmen and my bridesman are in black suits with white button downs. Shoes and ties are at their discretion. We think it will look fine!
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  • B
    Beginner July 2021
    Brittani ·
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    This is just what I was thinking!! If you remember after your big day, I'd love to see a photo of how that looked!!
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  • Griswold
    May 2019
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    I'd love to see a photo of the jacket!

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  • Griswold
    May 2019
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    Is he going with Nantucket Reds? I love those.

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  • Miya
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    Yes, yep! That’s it; they aren’t so bad, I’ve gotten to like them too
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  • Hanna
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    Hanna ·
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    My husband wore a black tux, and the groomsmen wore charcoal gray tuxes. We liked the slight contrast because it made him stand out in photos. You can do whatever you want!

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  • Griswold
    May 2019
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    Hope you'll post photos. Believe it or not they're considered very classic for weddings, especially in New England.

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  • Miya
    Dedicated August 2021
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    Oooh, I have learned something new today! I definitely will, that’s exciting to know, Thank you!
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  • Julie
    VIP February 2020
    Julie ·
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    My husband wore a charcoal 3 piece tweed suit and his groomsmen wore black suits no vest. I thought it looked really cool. Like, the bride is different from the bridesmaids, you know?Groomsmen in different color than the groom? 1
    Silly pictures of high school besties.
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  • Private User
    Dedicated September 2020
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    Groomsmen in different color than the groom? 2
    This is my fiance's custom jacket. We originally picked a white tux with black satin trim but when men's wearhouse called us in to order it, it was no longer available unless it was custom ordered. So he was like, if I custom order a jacket, I'm gonna get what I want lol. We used the shopping spree when you rent 6 tuxes thankfully.
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  • Griswold
    May 2019
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    That jacket is GREAT, very Fred Astaire! I have a similar one in navy blue but unfortunately it's not custom. What an amazing choice, good work. (FYI, the jacket you went with is actually more classic than white with black satin. Traditionally a jacket like that would be all white. #formalweartrivia)

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  • Private User
    Dedicated September 2020
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    Thanks! He loves it. Therefore I think you go with whatever style you want on your wedding day!
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  • Rabreena
    Expert October 2021
    Rabreena ·
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    I don't think so, if that fits your vision of how you want your wedding to be then go for it! My FH is going to be in a light gray suit and the groomsmen will be in a dark gray.
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  • Noelle
    Expert November 2019
    Noelle ·
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    We did this, my husband wore a light gray tuxedo, the groomsmen wore black suits with white button down shirts and royal blue ties. I liked the way my husband stood out in photos.
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  • April
    Just Said Yes November 2020
    April ·
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    Yes my partner is wearing ivory same color as me. And the groomsmen are wearing burgundy suits with ivory suits to match the bridesmaids dresses. The flower girls are wearing ivory dresses with burgundy bow and the ring bearer is wearing ivory suits to match the flowers girls. So my opinion is our wedding we can have what we like
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