What do you think about wearing a red suit for a wedding as the best man?

Answer 1

You need to wear whatever the bride and groom ask you to wear. I generally think that red is kind of flashy for a wedding, as the focus should be on the bride and groom not on the attendants. Only wear red if that's what they want. Just ask them and they'll tell you what you need to wear!

Answer 2

If you are Santa Claus, then sure, go ahead and wear your traditional outfit, pointy cap, shiny boots, and all. Otherwise, you are going to look like a damn fool and will never, never live it down.

If the bride and groom are insisting on this, I sure do feel sorry anyone involved with these wackos. Being best man is an honor, but being required to dress up like organ grinder's monkey turns that "honor" into a joke. Refuse politely but firmly and then graciously accept the consequences.

Say "I'm sorry, but I'm just not comfortable with it" and repeat as necessary. Do NOT offer any further excuses, explanations, or apologies -- the devil is in the details, so don't start in with details.

PS The respondant who suggested you offer to wear a red vest with a traditional tux sounds a good person to listen to.

Answer 3

First of all, the best man and the rest of the groomsmen are usually told what to wear (as is the maid of honor and the bridesmaids). If the bride and groom have approved your outfit, more power to you. Wear it. However, if they have told you not to wear this outfit or if you haven't told them you're planning on wearing it, DON'T WEAR IT! First of all, it could (and more than likely WOULD) embarrass the couple on the big day. Secondly, red is one of those colors that should only be worn in extreme moderation at weddings because it's such bright color and may take attention away from the bride.

Answer 4

Absolutely ludicrous....Forget the idea. This is not a Santa Claus contest, you are going to be a best man at a wedding and should look the part. Stick with traditional dark suit (if wedding is informal) or black or dark grey tux. Don't embarrass yourself or the bride and groom.

Answer 5

It depends on the wedding style. You should clear it with the groom. (Are you the groom?)

I don't like it personally but it really depends on the shade of red and the wedding style. Definitely speak with the bride. You will need to know the colors.

For our wedding, I chose lilac and light blue. Red definitely would not have worked.

Answer 6

NO!!!!! Stick with the classic black tux/suit. Unless you've spoken to the bride or groom about it (preferably the bride), and they've cleared it for you, do not wear a red suit. I repeat, DO NOT wear a red suit. It'll look cheesy car-salesman-y.

Answer 7

Have they asked you to wear that suit or is it your choice? I am not a fan of coloured suits as a rule, but i guess it could be done tastefully if it fits in the the colour scheme of the wedding, I'm a bit old fashioned and just prefer black or charcoal colours

Answer 8

DON'T! These are the colours and their association.
Black - Associated with funerals, death, bad times, mourning etc.
White - Weddings, purity, virginity, goodness
Red - Blood, bloodbath, death threats, Rubies (which are also known as "Blood Stones") and bad luck.
Wear red and if anything happens on the day or the marriage doesn't last long, you'll be blamed for cursing the day. As best man, you should be wearing the same as the ushers.

Answer 9

I would say just wear what they ask you to wear if its the red suit then wear the red suit if it is the traditional black with red vest and accessories then wear that.

Answer 10

If it was the bride and groom's idea, paste on a smile and wear it. If it was your idea and the bride doesn't know about it, prepare to be force-fed her bouquet at the altar.

All bridal attendants are supposed to wear what they are asked to wear. If you're allowed to choose your own, double-check your choice with the happy couple before the big day, especially if it's something potentially controversial.