Fusion Groomsmen outfits- any advice???

rsmehta

Hi ladies!  I need some advice on suggestions for groomsmen outfits.  My fiance is Indian but not very traditional and he does not want the groomsmen to wear Indian outfits for the ceremony.  My family is more traditional and I have envisioned everyone wearing Indian clothes.  We've sorta had this culture clash thing lately and it's been hard trying to compromise to make us both happy.  He asked me if they can wear tuxedos for the ceremony and I said no way.  You can't wear black to an Indian ceremony!!!!  We came to a compromise where they can wear beige/off white suits with matching scarves, however I don't know if I am really happy with this.  I really want them to wear Indian clothes.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to a fusion-type outfit?  His main reasoning was that he does not want the groomsmen to to have to buy 2 outfits (ceremony and tux for reception).  I said we could pay for their ceremony outfits as a groomsmen gift, but he wants to give them something more personal and he can't afford to do both.   Any suggestions at all?  Also, for those of you going for more fusion weddings, how have you handled situations like this?  Thanks, ladies!

rsharma3

I'm not having a fusion wedding, but for the reception my fiance is wearing a white Indoo-Western "sherwani". The top looks more Indian and the bottoms are like dress pants. It actually looks really nice, but they're more pricey than just a regular kurta. Here's a link to something that's considered Indo-western......

http://www.utsavsarees.com/store/category.aspx?sort=LH&cid=7&type=Indo-Western%20Dress&pty=0

If he's still not game for that idea, maybe the whole stoles w/tux will work out okay. Could they wear a tie that had a desi theme to it, or maybe even paggs?

Good luck!

jnsaini

I know they make indian suits that have a indian look to them, I havent bought these for FI's groomsmen but have seen some online, perhaps go with that if he doesnt want them to wear indian.
Here is a link below
http://www.homeindia.com/bridegrooms/designer-mens-suit/c-878-1183-1202.html

G'luck

kpwedkk

My h2b at the time wore a indo/western suit, and i'm sure there's another topic in this forum that linked to pictures.  Never the less, here's the pictures again

We got both of our outfits at Sona Chaandi in Artesia California, and now they have an additional store in Arizona.  You can get Indo/Western suits online at the following places:

- http://www.diwansaheb.com/
- http://www.rajasthanistore.com/jodhpuri-suits.html <-- **
- http://www.bharatplaza.com/mens-wear/mens-indowestern.html
- http://www.indiamart.com/fusiondressing/
- https://www.mebaz.com/catalog_men.php?cat=Jodhpuri/Suits

** we purchased my h2b at the time's sherwani from this place, and they did an awesome job, and fast shipping too!

RowHarry

Hi,

If the bottom line is that your fiance really wants his g.m. to wear western suits so they can have future wear out of them then I figure no indo western suit might do unless its really downplayed.
So, how about these suggestions:

Have them wear a brooch either where a boutonniere would be or on a scarf tied in place of a bow tie for the ceremony tucked in so just the front part covering neck and throat is showing.  A Punjabi turban brooch would work nicely.  Even an elaborate joomer like earring might do the trick.  Or a Tikka.
These are things that you could use in the future or gift to the bridesmaids afterward if the g.m. have no interest in keeping them.
Also you can make the handkerchief a brocade or similar Indian motif.
You can also consider getting a matching/complimentary yard of fabric that goes with your dupatta border and have the g.m. wear them like cuffs on their shirt that peek out from their suit sleeve for the ceremony; you can pin them so that they don't ruin the shirt and no one will know they are not part of the shirt.  Then if they want to take them off for reception or keep them on for the whole event but at the end of the day their western suit is unchanged.

I think these are some inexpensive ways to include the Indo in the look without looking kitsch.

Hope this helps you!  Best of luck

dalc4

im having a fusion wedding and the groomsmen are wearing prince coat suits/jodhpuri suits -
http://www.sareemandir.com/images/products/small/MJ117.jpg

raangoli

How about something like this?  The groomsmen wore suits, with coordinating ties but then had a stole that made it more of a fusion outfit. I like the look!

http://www.maharaniweddings.com/.a/6a010536f63a6d970b01348564c6bc970c-pi

meelabeela

 I was just about to put a link that wedding that Raangoli posted as well.  I think the groomsmen's look would definitely work for a fusion wedding.  His garba outfit would be really nice for a fusion wedding too

http://www.maharaniweddings.com/.a/6a010536f63a6d970b0133f23f1921970b-pi

This is kind of the look I want for my fiance too.

rsmehta

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!  They were all so helpful.  After looking through all of the websites, I think I like the suit (off-white) with the matching tie and scarf.  It looks nicer than I had imagined, so I think I am feeling more open to the idea now.  Thanks!