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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…

Chic gay engagement shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

You don’t want to miss the floral suit at this chic engagement shoot

Michael-Birch and Anthony’s chic engagement shoot featured a truly gorgeous sunset, their two sweet pooches, some seriously killer fashion (THAT FLORAL SUIT!), and two men in love. Let’s take a look through the window at their obvious heavy-duty love for each other and their fur babes.

Where to shop for plus size groom fashion via @offbeatbride

Big and tall, plus size grooms, and larger dappers: Where to shop for larger-sized groom gear

Have a need for suits in larger or extended sizes for yourself or your partner? We know that it’s not only plus-size brides and feminine-identified folks who can have challenges finding wedding wear that feels good. Here’s a run-down of some brick and mortar and online stores to find custom-fit and larger-sized suits and groom gear for plus size grooms, big and tall grooms, dapper brides, and other masculine-identified folks who want to rock the perfectly-fitting wedding suit. You choose your identity, we’ll supply the list!

These gamers rocked a music festival playlist vibe (& a Bioshock-themed first look!)

Offbeat wedding styles for grooms and other masculine folks

We luv us some offbeat fashion, and the fellas out there cannot be left out of the equation. I’ve rounded up 22 truly inspiring, high-tone looks from our groom gear tag. Browse to your heart’s content and witness everything from kilts to zoot suits to kimono — this is serious wedding style for grooms and other masculine folks.

14860647311 07ceef4ba7 c alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Tales from a tuxedo shop: The 5 things you should know about tuxedo rental and fittings

You have decided you want the guys or gals all done up in tuxedos. Yay! That’s awesome. However, you might be not sure where to start. I am the store manager at a family owned tuxedo rental shop in Indiana, and I love my job. I will be the first to say you do not need to rent tuxes if you don’t want to, but today I am going to go over what you should know if you do…

John Fluevog Mens Kaplan alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Groom shoes can be just as loud and colorful (and erm, expensive) as bridal footwear

For these fancypants types, I bring you today’s post full of loud colorful formal footwear in masculine styles. Of course there’s some Fluevog action in here, but I’ve also got some Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and some skull-covered Jeffery-West. The sad truth is that some of these shoes are really, really expensive… but they’re also really, really fabulous. Even if you’re just window shopping, there are styles in here to love…

Chalkboard Beer Mug alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Vintage flasks, custom razors, and secret spy cufflinks: The Man Registry offers awesome personalized gifts for the dudes

>When it came time to plan their own weddings, the three founders of our sponsor The Man Registry noticed a significant void in the wedding industry… As we all know, there were plenty of sites, blogs and registries that seemed to exclusively target the bride, while there wasn’t much out in the way of resources for the groom.