John Fluevog Gateway OxfordI realized, why should ladies get all the fun? Grooms need shoes too, and while a black leather shoe is fine … there are certainly more exciting options for the offbeat gentlemen (or larger-footed genderqueers) in the house.

I went a pecking around and found everything from oxfords to double monks to boots that cost more than I think my husband has spent all his shoes combined ever. So grab your groom (or groom-identified-type-person) and let's try a few styles on for size…


DSQUARED2 - Barcello Pony Laced Up Oxford (Zebra) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

UGG - Holston (Metal) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Vivienne Westwood - Maine Mascara Loafer (Green) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
CoSTUME NATIONAL - Ankle Boot (White/Black) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Dr. Martens - Affleck Brogue Boot (Black/Off White Smooth) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Alexander McQueen - Skull Slipper (Silver Grey) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Calvin Klein - Oniel (White Leather) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Jeffery-West - Slasher Zip Boot (Baby Bargat) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Florsheim by Duckie Brown - Floral Cap (Floral) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Florsheim - Castellano Monk (Black) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Jeffery-West - Lightning Chelsea (Dark Blue Crackle) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Florsheim - HiFi Wing Ox (Navy Suede/Charcoal Welt/Lime Sole) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Stacy Adams - Madison (Cap Toe) (Black/White Kidskin/Ostrich Print Leather) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Stacy Adams - Dayton (Black/White Lizard Print Leather/Kidskin) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
Vivienne Westwood - Plastic Tassel Moccasin (Blue Acqua) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)
CoSTUME NATIONAL - Ankle Boot (Gold) - Footwearimage 3833148 10273706 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

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John Fluevog PLR Chukka Boot

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