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Tips for Styling Bridesmen and Groomsmaids

Couples choose their closest friends and family members to stand with them on their wedding day. Just because some of the bride’s closest friends are men doesn’t mean they shouldn’t stand on her side, and the same goes for the groom’s female friends. Although not the norm, it’s become more and more common to see mixed bridal parties composed of traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen in addition to “bridesmen” and “groomsmaids.” These tips will help couples choose the appropriate attire for their bridal party.

Attire for Bridesmen

Ladies looking to include bridesmen have a number of fashion choices to choose from. There’s the standard suit, which doesn’t necessarily have to match bridesmaids’ dresses but shouldn’t match the tuxedos worn by the groomsmen. Alternatively, a matching suit of the same color, material, and style as the bridesmaids’ dresses creates a more cohesive look on the bride’s side. A third option chosen by some brides is to have bridesmen wear the same tuxedo as groomsmen.

Fashion for Groomsmaids

There are even more fashion options for ladies standing with the groom. The most popular option is the groomsmaid dress, which is a formal dress that’s different from the bridesmaids’ dresses. It’s typically darker in color to match the groomsmen’s attire but sometimes plays off the bridesmaids’ colors. Another popular and fashion-forward choice is to have her wear the same suit or tuxedo as the other groomsmen. A few more options include a dress that perfectly matches the color or style of the groomsmen’s outfits, a pantsuit similar (or not!) to the groomsmen’s look, or a formal jumpsuit with a slightly masculine touch.

We’ll Help You Choose Your Look

One more popular option that some couples are choosing involves each bridal party member loosely matching. For this look, each member of the bridal party matches the wedding’s color palette, but each person—whether on the groom’s side or the bride’s—chooses his or her own look. No matter which option you choose for your wedding party, you’ll find gorgeous bridesmaids’ dresses at Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo that also work beautifully as groomsmaids’ dresses. We also have tuxedos from leading designers like Michael Kors and Ike Behar for every member of the bridal party. Call/text us at 215-491-8500 or schedule an appointment online at our Warrington, PA store.