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groom gear

Looking for tuxedo alternatives? Unique wedding suits? Other groom clothing ideas? We’ve got it all in this archive…

batman alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Superhero suits for your comic book wedding, Halloween, or just around the house

We spied some Marvel and DC superhero suits (both incongnito-style and costume-style!) that would up the game for comic book or Halloween weddings.

Whether you’re a groom looking to sport your favorite Avenger on the down-low or planning to go full makeup as the Joker, these superhero suits are killer.

Is custom suit tailoring really worth it?

Is custom suit tailoring really worth it?

We know that suit tailoring for grooms and dapper brides can make you look much more crisp and stylish, but it can be pricey and time-consuming. Are made-to-measure suits and tuxedos really worth it?

Tailoring is one of the oldest trades in the world. Some of the best tailoring techniques are still used today. As part of the tailoring process, over 20 different measurements need to be taken by your tailor. It’s a hefty process.

metal boutonniere alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

A 3D printed organic-meets-metal boutonniere

Whether you’re the groom, the bride, part of the wedding party, or just a guest with style, you’re going to LOVE these organic-meets-metal boutonnieres by Etsy seller Collected Edition. The stainless steel metal boutonniere is 3D printed, then coated in polished gray steel, 24kt gold plated steel, and nickel plated steel. Dude, a 3D-printed metal boutonniere?! Sign us up.

Floral meets galaxy wedding wear as seen on @offbeatbride

A galaxy meets floral print groom’s gear WIN

We’ll be featuring the wedding of Charlotte and Neil later this week, but I couldn’t wait to give a sneak peek of Neil’s outfit: the galaxy wedding wear of our psychedelic dreams. We’ll be seeing the bride’s equally amazing dress later, too. Can’t give all the fun away up-front! Just know that there’s a lot more to see that you can’t see in these photos…

And yep, the whole groom’s crew also rocks the mismatch print look, along with some straw hats to match the beach-y theme. Let’s take a look at the 1970s-inspired print look.

os pac man website 01 1 1 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

We NEED to see someone get married in one of these wild suits

Grooms and dapper brides take note: these patterned, geeky, and short suits are making our lives. We’re so jonesing to see someone rock one of these suits at a wedding. Wild suit brand OppoSuits has an array of patterned suits, short summer suits, and ultra colorful suits to match anyone willing to stray from that basic black suit. And by stray, we mean really stray. But hey, it’s your one chance to look as rad as you like… do it! Let’s peek (and pun!) at some of their seriously awesome, seriously weird, and just plain kick-ass suits.

Gorgeous Austin wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

This ultra chic wedding is an homage to color, sweet details, and a naked cake

Brooke and Scott’s ultra chic wedding embraced vibrant colors, fabulous flora, and killer fashion in the bride’s work of art beaded dress and groom’s amazing purple jacket. It’s all just fashionable as hell and we can’t.get.enough. Don’t miss all the unique and detailed centerpieces, beautiful venue (The Allan House in Austin, Texas!), and the sweet naked cake.