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dressy bride/groom, casual bridal party

I've had this idea ever since the conception of the wedding, but of course it's being met with some opposition.. I can't tell if my idea is really that off-track or if it's just the future mother-in-law being short sighted...

I'm staying away from the more traditional wedding, like for instance we aren't drowning everything in "our" colors (which are navy and yellow).
WIth that, my dress is very formal; almost a champagne-y color with a black sash around the middle. Before I even got it, I knew I wanted the bridesmaids in these blue seersucker dresses by THREAD. Our ceremony is outside at 5pm in Florida, so it'll be warmer. The groomsmen will most likely be wearing the same color/pattern seersucker suits and yellow bow ties. My fiance and I would like him to wear a fitted black, traditional suit: we both think we'd compliment each other well and like the idea of us being a little more dressy and the BP being beachy. I've only seen this once before but it looked so classy and amazing, I knew I had to do it...

Is this really going to look that strange, as a few people have suggested?? I know msot of the time the groom almost looks identical to the groomsmen, save for a different tie or something, but with the formality of my dress I didn't want to be the odd-one out..

Thoughts?? I'm so torn!

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    I hate to be part of the short sighted FMIL group, but I am going to have to throw myself in there.  I've been to one wedding where the entire bridal party and groom were casual, and the bride was in a very formal gown. It looked very odd, especially in the photos, as the wedding was casual and guest were in shorts and sun dresses and the bride looked completely out of place at her own wedding. 

    This being said, I am going on your concept of a very formal bridal gown along with bridesmaids having very casual dresses; if I could see in a photo how this would look I am sure I would have a different opinion. 

    I don't believe in the entire matchy-matchy schematics, but I do think that the bridesmaid dresses should be equal in formality (or informality) as the brides dress.  Since you have your heart set on your dress, would you consider having your groom wear a blue blazer, khakis and a bow tie?  I think he would blend in better with his groom mens and still have a classic look.  This way the two of you aren't standing out as being two dressy and the groom isn't too casually dressed to fit your dress style. 

    Hope this helps and remember, its just my opinion.  If its what you love make it work for you!!!!!!
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    Hmmm... yes that makes sense! Blue blazer and khakis would look nice as well... I like that idea!

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