Does the groom match the bride?

It is traditional for the groom's attendants to match the attire of the groom, sometimes with color tweaks or slight variations. You may not want the groom's attendants to dress alike, or even be an exact match to the groom, but the style of their outfits should match with both the bride and groom.

Does the groom match wedding colors?

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“For an evening event, a deep burgundy for something more elegant or perhaps a gold velvet for a bigger statement. And for a daytime event, royal blue dinner jackets would strike a nice tone and work with pretty much any wedding color.”

Are you supposed to match the groom?

Traditionally, a groom and his groomsmen wear matching tuxedos or suits, but today there are no hard rules. If you want the groom and groomsmen to wear the same attire, whether it be a suit or a dress shirt and pants, consider the following: What is your wedding theme/what are your wedding colors?

Who should the groom match?

“Groomsmen traditionally wear a suit or a tuxedo that matches or complements what the groom has decided to wear,” says Dudley. Matching with the style and feel of the groom's look (as well as with the female attendants) will help ensure the entire bridal party is cohesive—especially in photos.

How do you coordinate groom with bride?

Grooms can coordinate with their bride through subtle accessories. Pocket squares, socks, cufflinks, ties, or bowties are all great ways for a groom to subtly coordinate with pieces of his bride's look on their wedding day.

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Does the best man match the groom?

He is the right hand of the groom and the date for the maid of honor. His outfit should complement the groom's without matching exactly and without overwhelming the groom's. The groom and the best man typically chose their suits (or tuxedos) on the same day and from the same tailor.

Do bridesmaids and groomsmen have to be equal?

There is no special rule saying you need them at all! Even wedding parties inclusive of "bridesmaids" and "groomsmen" are traditional (and make that arm-in-arm walk down the aisle a little easier). However, there's no rule saying you've got to have the exact same number of people standing on each side of the altar.

Who needs to match at a wedding?

The groom and groomsmen should be wearing the same outfit as the father of the bride. However, he should compliment them in terms both of formality and colour. If all the groomsmen wear light-colored suits, then dad should also choose a lighter-colored suit.

Who gets a suit at a wedding?

Suiting. It is most common that the dads will wear suiting that is similar in color and formality to the groom and/or the groomsmen, but certainly not a rule. If the groom is wearing a suit, it would appropriate for the fathers of the bride and groom to also wear suits.

Is the father of the bride supposed to match groomsmen?

The traditional answer to “what should the Father of the Bride wear?” Match Dad's tux or suit with the groomsmen. You can't go wrong having the Father of the Bride wear the same color tux or suit as the groomsmen, even if his style varies slightly.

Does groom and groomsmen have to match?

As the groom, there's no hard and fast rule that says you have to have to perfectly match the rest of the guys. In fact, more and more grooms are choosing to differentiate themselves by wearing contrast jacket and trousers. For example, you may want to wear a patterned suit, while your groomsmen wear plain suits.

How do you differentiate the groom?

The most understated way of differentiating the groom is by switching up his neckwear or accessories. Maybe he adds a vest or a tie that matches the bride, while the groomsmen wear ties to match the bridesmaids. The boutonniere is another subtle way to help him stand out.

Does the mother of the bride have to match the wedding party?

Traditionally, the mother of the bride's dress should complement the wedding party's colors (though not necessarily match). Therefore, it's best to wait until your daughter chooses the bridesmaids' dresses to begin shopping, says expert Shea Jensen.

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Who walks the mother of the bride down the aisle?

2. Mother of the bride. The mother of the bride is the last person seated before the officiant, groom and best man take their places at the altar. She can walk alone or be escorted by her son, son-in-law or another relative.

Who decides what the groom wears?

Most grooms will be responsible for sorting out their own outfit. The ushers and grooms father can be left to choose their own designs unless they are to be matching also.

Does the bride go with the groom to pick out his tux?

“The bride should be with the groom to select his tuxedo style and groomsmen styles. Unless of course, the tuxedo will be a surprise for the bride. In that case, the groom should include someone with whom he values their opinion.”

Do ring bearers have to match groomsmen?

Though a matched up outfit will look spectacular, it's not a general rule that the ring bearer has to match groomsmen, neither the flower girl. It is up to you and the wedding couple! And if you decided to match their outfits, then have no fear!

Should wedding guests match?

Don't Match The Bridal Party

As a guest, you don't want to blend in with the wedding party (or even mimic it). Try to get intel ahead of time about what shades and colors the bridal party and the groomsmen will be wearing.

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Is it OK to have uneven wedding party?

It's perfectly common for couples to have a different number of attendants on one side or another, so a mismatched wedding party is seriously no big deal—it's actually a chic twist on tradition.

Why do bridesmaids have to be single?

In the past, wedding parties were traditionally made up of friends and family members of the bride and groom who are single. These members of the wedding party were typically of a certain age where they could get married but were still single. The idea was to bring singles together to find love at the wedding event.

Can married couple be bridesmaid?

Can I have my married friend as a bridesmaid in the wedding? Yes, absolutely! The idea that a bride needs to be surrounded by unmarried women is ancient history, and unless all your closest friends do happen to be unwed, it might as well stay that way. There's no reason you can't ask a married friend to be a maid.

Who is usually the best man in a wedding?

The best man is often the groom's closest friend or relative. Sometimes it's a brother, childhood buddy, cousin, or even the groom's father or uncle. There are no rules around who the groom can and cannot choose.

What is the best man supposed to wear to a wedding?

Etiquette dictates that when the ceremony takes place before 6:00 pm the best man will wear a tuxedo or a morning dress, depending on the groom's choice. If you are allowed to choose freely, our advice is to follow the groom's lead and prefer light or light-medium shades of grey and blue.