I am getting married in July, My dress is bought and paid for, but my bridesmaid dresses have yet to be picked out, I know the colors I want and all that but...my fiance is now thinking that he doesn't want the rest of the groomsman wearing tux's but him and the best man. He thinks the rest should wear khaki's/white shirt, do you think this would look dumb and do ya have any other suggestions?????
2007-01-17 14:54:58 · 19 answers · asked by ?only?me? 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
depending on if its a outside wedding or inside, if its outside than your okay, but if not than the khakis and white shirts would look really messy and not decent. They will look just underdressed for the occassion.Outside on the other hand wont look so bad, you could go for a beach theme. If thats what they are going to wear, try not to get everyone else the ballroom gown look and more casual and simple, this way it wont draw as much attention to the groomsmen.
2007-01-17 16:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he wants that, then have the maid of honor wear something nice so it'll go along with the tux of the best man, and then make your other bridesmaids have very simple but elegant dresses that will go with the rest of the groomsmen. (Although I do thing that possibly black pants and a COLORED shirt of some kind (possible the same color as your flowers) would go a lot better than white shirts. The bride should be the only person wearing white.
p.s. If the guys wear just plain nice shirts and pants, make sure they at least wear ties that will match their shirts or pants.
2007-01-17 14:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I, personally would not like the way that looks, but it's not my wedding. You two have to do what you think would look nice. However, if you are wearing white, then the groomsmen should not be wearing white shirts unless they have jackets over top of them. I went to a wedding where the groom wore a linen suit with a shirt and the groomsmen were in linen pants and aloha shirts. Everyone who attended said it was the ugliest thing they ever saw, but it doesn't really matter as long as the bride and groom were happy.
2007-01-17 15:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dawnita 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it would look really bad unless the white shirt and khaki pants were PERFECT on them... try to talk him back into them wearing tux's...
Because.... If you want your bridesmaids to wear nice dresses, and if the groomsmen wore what your fiance wants, it would really clash... in the worst possible way.... Try to comprimise
2007-01-17 16:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by Chef Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To use your own words, yes it is going to look "dumb." They should all be in one style of dress. Formal tuxes and khakis, which are ultra casual, is just going to look weird. Like the other groomsman showed up at the tux shop late and couldn't pick them up in time. They are going to look odd as a group, and even odder when paired with bridesmaids who are dressed all alike. Please, please, talk him out of it! I think when you get your photos back, your fiance is going to have a "What the h*ll was I thinking?" moment. It's up to us women to steer men from foolish acts. Good luck to you!
2007-01-17 16:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by MelB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
It sounds like it will be a summer wedding....Maybe you can have aloha (hawaiian) shirts..then you can get a maid of honor dress in one of those colors that is in the shirts. Have the Brides party and the grooms men wear either the same color aloha shirts..or close to it..with khaki skirts/shorts. then have the best man and your hubby to be wear ...the color in their cover bun...or bow tie..so that it all fits together..then you can take a piece of their shirt..and tie off you bouquet or make a garter out of it....if it has blue in it..one less thing to do....and you might be able to count it as borrowing a piece from them....just a thought...
remember the reasons you are getting married..instead of the fine details....
another idea..if you are really set on your bridal party wearing dresses..pick a dress color that the guys can get a shirt to match..and then they can wear khaki shorts with it...then it will all blend together..or make their dresses less formal...
talk to david's bridal about it..they will be able to offer wonderful ideas...
good luck!
Have fun and congrads!
2007-01-17 15:13:25 · answer #6 · answered by sleddinginthesnow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would look weird! Two people dressed formally and the other dressed casually?? No No No. I think it should be all formal or all khaki. If your fiance wants him and his best man to stand out why dont they wear different boutonnières on their tuxes or different colored ties or vests than the other groomsmen?
2007-01-17 15:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by . 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You guys love each other enough to get married. If your fiance wants to keep things easy, why not. We put far too much emphasis on the appearance of the show rather than what it's all about in the first place. That's just my opinion. This is something the two of you have to work out on your own, with understanding and what you and groomsmen are comfortable with. Good luck.
2007-01-17 15:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by OP 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of wedding you're having...like a Hawaiian theme, I'm thinking from the outfits? If he's planning to do that and you agree, then probably you bridesmaids need to follow suit with my Hawaiian dresses or something to that effect. If your wedding has no relation to a theme like this whatsoever, I would say it would look quite ridiculous, especially if everyone else will be fancied up.
Good luck!
JH
2007-01-17 14:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by JH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Khakis and a white shirt? What's wrong with a suit? Hellllllooooo......this is your wedding day.
If his friends don't want to wear suits or tuxes, don't have them in the wedding party. Sounds like your groom has too much to say about who wears what. Did he consult you?
2007-01-17 16:43:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mother Hen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋