Who supports the groom throughout the events of his wedding? Who comes as a helping hand when the groom is in need? Who makes the groom calm down when he has cold feet? Yes they are groomsmen! The groom selects a bunch of people (close friends, brothers and cousins) as his groomsmen and if you are one then consider your bond with the groom to be special!
The concept of groomsmen is a quite recent development in Indian weddings. We have adopted this concept from the western culture. There the Best Man, who is one of the groomsmen, generally gives the first speech in the wedding. Showing guests their seats is another duty. So what are the major roles taken upon by the groomsmen?
Apart from all these roles, groomsmen also have to make sure that the dress code given by the groom for all his groomsmen is followed. But this is not the case in every wedding. Sometimes the groom doesn't have a clear idea about the attire for his groomsmen, so in that case some ideas for the groom's gang to rock at the wedding becomes a necessity! As the groomsmen include a whole bunch of people rather than an individual man, having a dress code will be cool so that anyone can identify you as the groomsman in the wedding. This will also have an added advantage of having the best photographs with the group of the best people of the groom! Here are some groomsmen outfit inspirations that you can rock along with your associates:
When you match your outfits with others the result will be a well coordinated photograph just like above. The groomsmen have chosen the same colour palette and kept one thing similar that is their maroon dupatta. Also, the beige colour sherwani/kurta is perfectly blending with the maroon colour. Their outfits are simple and help in creating contrast with the groom's outfit. Juttis are a must have for the wedding and juttis with intricate thread work will be a smart choice with the sherwani. Thereby resulting in a prominent picture of the groom.
When you know that it's going to be too cold outside, the gang needs to keep their swag maintained with the classy sherwani. Take the inspiration from this tribe for a same colour sherwani along with the same hue pagadi. Add some more style to the outfit with brown loafers.
The regal appeal provided by wearing velvet jackets is known to everyone. Choosing this as the group's outfit will instantly match the royal destination wedding of Jaipur. Pairing the jacket with a similar hue kurta pyjama set in silk will further enhance the look. For footwear, the groomsmen can choose brown colour Peshawaris.
You can't take away your eyes from the colour palette, the groomsmen here have opted for. The burgundy colour dhoti pants look great with the Nehru coat, which have a little hue of burgundy in the collar and the buttons as well. Additionally, the silky soft fabric will be great for the skin. A pair of embroidered juttis will go with this outfit.
Have you ever thought of matching the bow tie with the Nehru jacket? Not yet, then the next wedding is your chance to do that along with other groomsmen. The formal look has been created with a twist by wearing a bow tie outside the Nehru jacket! The black pants along with black Brogues are giving the formal vibe but the placing of the tie changes the whole game!
If the groom chooses to wear a suit on his wedding day then the tribe must follow! The grey colour suit will also come as handy for your formal meetings as well. So, spending on the suit will be a wise idea if you are thinking about the long term! A pair of Oxfords will easily blend with the formal attire.
Groomsmen can try different colours of achkans, which are basically a mix of Indo-Persian style sherwani. Go for dark colours which will make you look modest. The perfect blend is great for any group which wants to create a self-effacing look. Opt for a pair of jhutti shoes as the footwear.
If the guys don't want to have the same colour palette then the group can try the same pattern with different colours. This way the colours won't be the same but the pattern will make the group stand out in the crowd. Here the sherwani of each person is intricately designed with gold embroidery but the colour of each one is different yet they do look similar. Matching coloured loafers are surely gonna blend with the outfits.
The quirky effect will be there with these colourful jackets. The unique pattern of jacket along with simple clothing is a great option for the groomsmen and a different colour jacket will suit the groom. And this is how you will create the Bro Goals! A floral pair of slip-ons will match the colourful vibe.
Pastel colours are pleasing to the eyes and not many people choose to wear this colour in weddings. So, opting for pastel tone outfits will obviously make you stand out from the crowd. These pastel blue bandhgala sherwanis are a great way to show your love for soft colours. If the groom is opting for a red colour sherwani then also this colour will not overshadow the groom's outfit. Punjabi Mojari in a neutral colour will suit the outfit.
One of the simplest themes that groomsmen can choose is the good old kurta pyjama set along with the Nehru jacket. Look how simple yet classy this look is. Effortlessly create this look with the same colour jacket for a groom tribe vibe! You can try brown Oxfords or a pair of loafers to match the outfit.
Groomsmen make a statement with the solid colour jackets paired with simple kurta pyjamas. The multi-colored safa is enhancing the look of the gang! The different coloured solid jackets will end up ensuring an awesome entry of the groom to the mandap. Kolhapuri slippers are an amazing combo with the ethnic look.
Matching the fabric of the outfit will break the monotony of the same colour clothing. The bandhgala Nehru coat made with the silk fabric will create a polished look. These coats, having various shades of peach, are embellished with gold motifs. Opting for similar shades will showcase the bond of the groom team! The identical silk pagadi will take the final result to another level. Opt for a pair of loafers with this outfit.
Taking inspiration from these outfits, you can create your own unique dress code! It is also important to coordinate the groomsmen outfits with the groom so that his groomsmen don't end up stealing his thunder! Like the pastel colours will complement the red colour of the groom's outfit. Identical colours of groomsmen outfits will not only make them stand out but also the groom will become the highlight of the event which he should! An ideal pair of shoes will enhance the look while a mismatched pair will ruin the entire look. So, it is important to pay your attention to not only the outfit but to the footwear that you are going to wear. You can also accessorise the outfit with simple jewellery like a brooch with the Nehru coat or a simple handkerchief or any flower. Don't try to overdo it as males have limited options of jewellery so the groom must wear them instead of his groomsmen. With all this in your mind, go ahead and shop whole heartedly with the groom-to-be and his groomsmen!
