Help!! What Should the Guys Wear??

mdr619

I need help!  Our wedding is 70 days away and I STILL don't know what the groom and groomsmen should wear!  We're having an outside, beach wedding and I know it's going to be hot, therefore I don't want the guys in stuffy tuxedos or even suits for that matter.  That being said...what are my other options?  I need help!!  My bridesmaids are wearing blue. 

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-Shop-By-Color?&colorName=Horizon

Avion22

How about khaki pants and a light blue button down shirt for the groomsmen, and a white shirt for the groom?   If you want to go more casual, they can wear leather flip-flops or sandals, and leave their shirts untucked and/or unbuttoned at the collar.  If you want a more polished look, then you can go with boat shoes, shirt tucked in and a tie in a color that will compliment the bridesmaids dresses.

mdr619

Love those ideas, ladies!!  Pretty much what I had in mind...but where can I find something like that?  And also, his groomsmen live in TX...should I pick out something and have them order it online?  I'm worried they might not have the same stores nearby (does that make sense?).

emeejeeayen

J Crew has some nice suits for men that are somewhat reasonably priced. This one is light and cotton. Could just do the pants.

http://www.jcrew.com/wedding/Wedding_Groom_Groomsmen/suits/PRDOVR~16899/16899.jsp

mdr619

I'm looking at these khaki pants http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dockers-pants-d3-classic-fit-easy-refined-khaki-pleated?ID=656182&CategoryID=89&swatchColor=Light%20Beige#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D288%26ruleId%3D60%26slotId%3D1

I like the idea of having the groomsmen wear light blue shirts and FI to wear a white shirt.  Should the guys wear ties as well??

mdr619

Also, do you ladies know of a way I can see the pants/shirts side-by-side with my bridesmaids' dresses?  I want to make sure they complement each other.  I'm a visual person..I have to actually see it! LOL

Avion22

If you're doing something simple like khaki pants and a blue or white button down, then I don't see why they all have to be exactly the same.  Couldn't you just let them wear something that they already own?  I mean, every guy has khaki pants and a blue or white button down in their closet, right?  Especialliy for a beach wedding, I don't think they all need to match.  Just make sure you let them know what kind of khakis (ie: no cargo pants, or whatever).  

Now, if you end up having the guys wear ties, then I would recommend you buy all of the ties yourself and give them to the groomsmen, to make sure they all match.

emeejeeayen

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[QUOTE]Also, do you ladies know of a way I can see the pants/shirts side-by-side with my bridesmaids' dresses?  I want to make sure they complement each other.  I'm a visual person..I have to actually see it! LOL
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