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A simple Sonoma seaside soiree. Photo by Megan Clouse

A while ago I got some great feedback in the form of a book review over on Amazon:

I think it's a little funny that the chapter on bridal wear in Offbeat Bride does not even mention the possibility of the bride wearing – gasp – pants instead of a dress. Utilikilts get a mention — “Match your skirts!” — but even then does it not enter the picture that some brides are not into dresses.

It's an excellent point, and a total oversight! While of course I couldn't cover every single breed of offbeat in the book (snowboard brides got short shrift, and transgender Buddhists were completely ignored), writing about brides in pants is actually something I really wish I'd included. luckily, I've fixed the issue in the third edition of the Offbeat Bride book. (Whew!)

In my poking around online I found a fair amount of inspiration for brides who wish to go the pants route and even some awesome indie vendors! Take a look below.

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How much do you love the embroidery on this wedding suit by Rachelle Appelle?


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If you're going formal, I like this combo (Cosmobella Style 7125) with the little translucent overlay that gives a hint of a train while still very much maintaining the fact that these are a pair of PANTS, mofo. Not some princess dress. Also, the corset top gives the outfit a nice hourglass shape.

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Love this bridal pantsuit option with the veil from Etsy seller VictoriaSporina
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I love the one-shoulder of this super affordable wedding pantsuit
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Look at the back of this bridal jumpsuit from Etsy seller NadiaManzatoAtelier. That BOW!!

 

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This style is a bit more of a boho wedding jumpsuit from Desiree Marie Designs

 

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Suit Slacks from Haute Butch

 

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Magda suit from Laura Galic

 

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Black and White tuxedo from Vigilante Labs

 

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Monochrome Women Suit from ParadoxBG

 

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AYOBAMI Yellow suit from mmExclusives

Here are some of our favorite brides in pants from our archives:

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Mariangela and Ryan's beach brunch vow renewal. Photo by Sergio Mottola

 

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A courthouse wedding with a bed and breakfast bash. Photo by Jessie Mary Photography

 

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Natalie & Iliana's laid-back bounce house wedding. Photo by Franky Lopez

 

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Heidi & Kurtis' Celtic monk elopement dream wedding in Ireland. Photo by Tess Molloy

 

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Kimberly & David's Bookish gender-avoiding party. Photo by Russ Mathews

 

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Leah & Jordan's self-uniting, white wedding at Falling Water.

See TONS MOAR brides in pants in our tag archive!

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