Groom Attire for Garden Wedding

ashlee2010s · July 2012

I am getting married in southeastern South Dakota in early September in a garden. My dress is very casual, too casual for a groom in a tux. The theme is flowery, rustic, ethereal,and we are on a pretty tight budget. Any suggestions for groom and groomsman attire?

Summer2011Bride · July 2012

Could they wear dress pants, dress shirts, and ties? I guess it depends just how casual your dress is.

I went to an outdoor wedding where the bride wore a sundress and the groom wore khaki shorts and a white polo. If you want it more formal than that, I would suggest my earlier idea. You could ditch the ties too if you wanted.

Peavy · July 2012

Can they wear suits that they already own? They don't all need to be the same color.

I'm not a fan of a shirt and tie without a jacket - it looks unfinished.

Summer2011Bride · July 2012

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[QUOTE]Can they wear suits that they already own? They don't all need to be the same color. I'm not a fan of a shirt and tie without a jacket - it looks unfinished.
Posted by Peavy[/QUOTE]

It might be personal preference. Every male I work with wears a shirt and tie, no jacket. Every wedding I've attended all the male guests wear shirts and ties, sans jacket. Maybe I'm used to people dressing that way, but I think it looks fine and can be a step less formal than a suit with a jacket.

OP suits are a nice substitute for tuxes and can be cheaper. if you were looking for something less formal, I still think a suit is pretty formal. It's up to you since you know the formality of your wedding.

kateguess22 · July 2012

Ashlee can you show us a picture or link to your dress?

ootmother2 · July 2012

A navy blazer, khaki pants & white shirt?

Avion22 · July 2012

Tan or light grey suits would be more casual than navy or black. I like khakis with white shirts and blazers, but I think that looks too "preppy" or "nautical" for a garden wedding.