What should the groom wear??

heddab

Hi! I am having an informal, outdoor, afternoon wedding next month. My colors are chocolate & cream with red accents, I'm actually wearing a cherry red dress (it's the second wedding for both of us). My question is what should the groom wear to coordinate but not look like one of the guests?? I thought about a black suit with a red shirt to match, no tie OR a black suit with a white shirt and a red tie to match my dress. He has a light khaki colored suit already, but I'm not sure if that would work for the Fall season, looks more like a Spring/Summer suit to me. My FI is NO HELP at all, he has no opinion either way, he said for me to pick whatever I think looks the best (typical guy). So I'm turning to you ladies for some HELP!!

georgia_bride09

I would say since he has a khaki suit already, if it's heavy enough for him not be chilly outside, then he should just wear that with a red tie. If it's too lightweight, then a black suit with a white shirt and red tie will do the trick.

ecsmiles

I like the idea of the black suit, white shirt, and red tie.  I think that would look really nice with your red dress, without overdoing it on red

Marina007

I agree - dark suit, white shirt, red tie.  I really don't like the look of dark/bright coloured shirts under suits (such as black, red, purple etc).

eastunder1

I like the idea of a kahki suit.  It will look more informal than a full blacksuit, which is ideal for a casual afternoon affair.  As long as the fabric of the suit isn't full linen, I don't think you have to worry about it being the wrong season. 

ExpatPumpkin

I think he should take this opportunity to purchase a dark suit. Dark is more appropriate for the season. The material is important as well - buy something in wool, for example. Besides, a dark suit will be needed for future weddings, funerals, baptisms, graduations, interviews, etc. My husband couldn't function socially or in business without a black suit.

jamm2019

I like the black suit idea. What about a chocolate brown colored suit with cream shirt, and red tie?

heddab

Hmmmmm thanks for the ideas ladies! His khaki suit was purchased for his sister's wedding last May, but it's not a linen suit. That may work with a white shirt and a red tie...it would also save us from spending very much more money, just a red tie!!