Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I am getting married in August, and wanted to pick your brains. As far as the groom's suit etc goes, who decides what the suit is like??!! Obviously the bride picks her own dress, etc, so does that mean the groom picks the suit? Does the bride have any say? Basically I have a very stubborn boyfriend who feels that he should pick it and that I shouldn't see it. It all sounds very risky to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does the groom's outfit have to tie in with the bridesmaid's in terms of colour? Help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 It's a very long time since I was married but I went with my husband to be and the bestman to pick their suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I do think that most brides and grooms try to co-ordinate what the men are wearing with what the bridesmaids are wearing. When one of our neighbours sons got married the bridesmaids wore black and the men wore pink shirts and ties! I suppose the groom should have the same prerogative as the bride in these days of equality! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I just showed my husband and his groomsmen the colour of my bridesmaids dresses and let them go for it! They didn't let me down and everyone co-ordinated beautifully. Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 My nephew got married last year and the men's waistcoats matched the bridesmaids dresses (pink). The men wore morning suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 my husband picked his own we nearly didnt get married lol.. but i did see it and gotbthe wastcoats and cravats to match...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 We actually decided on bridemaids dresses after getting hubbies suit. This could be a real test of 'trust' in his taste. but isn't that what relationships are all about. or not Good luck, whatever the decisions, it is only the first day of the rest of your marriage..... compromise, go with what you BOTH feel happy with. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Bunny Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I told my hubby what colour suit I liked and he knew what colour the dresses were. We shopped together and compromised on the ties (he wanted a 'normal' tie and I didn't, but I wasn't the one wearing it all day!) and agreed that 'normal' suits were more his style than morning suits. He had final say on pattern on waistcoat and I just offered my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 My husband was in uniform so I had to coordinate with him in choice of flowers and bridesmaid dresses, best man in uniform too but different colours!!!! (Husband was yellow and blue and best man red, different regiments!) I agree compromise is usually the best way and what will work best for you both Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Thanks for all the advice. I have a lot more confidence now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 glad it helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Well my husband thinks he chose what he wore, when actually it was me that chose it!!! I told him it had to have purple in it and then pointed out how lovely Ithought he'd look in x y and z! I also found him the suits for the rest of the men (different waistcoats) and then told his mum about it as I knew she'd be going with them to sort it! Wouldn't you know, they wore exactly what I'd suggested! I didn't go with them but Joe knew what was expected!! Here are a couple of piccies for you to see: The wedding pics Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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