Because when she’s serving looks, you better not show up like the event planner. Use this groom’s guide to up the ante!
Weddings aren’t just about brides anymore; grooms these days are stepping up their style game and stealing their fair share of the spotlight. Gone are the days when your mom would pick a sherwani for you to wear on your wedding day. Now, choosing the perfect groom’s outfit is all about coordinating with your bride.
To create a visual harmony in the perfect wedding photos and look like the power couple that everyone stans on Instagram, you need to match your bride’s outfit like a pro. Worry not, Team Wedding Affair got your back! Here’s your ultimate groom’s guide to match your bride like a total pro—from colour choices to accessories and everything in between.
Complement, Don’t Copy
You have been lied to if you have been told that the only way you can match with your bride’s outfit is by wearing the exact same colour. Instead, choose something that complements her outfit.
If your bride is wearing a fiery red lehenga, you don’t have to wear a red sherwani yourself. Opt for gold, beige, ivory or even deep maroon colour. If she is wearing pastel, you can choose soft neutrals like powder blue, mint green or blush pink. Groom’s guide 101: The aim is to look like a coordinated duo and not a dancing pair from a school play.
Read Also: Groom Outfit Ideas to Complement a Red Bridal Lehenga!
Let the Fabrics Talk
While matching colours is for the amateurs, matching textures? Now that’s the next level.
Instead of going for the same shade as her attire, go for a similar texture as hers to create a subtle and expert match. If her lehenga is heavy on brocade, velvet, or silk, your sherwani should hold its own. Raw silk, jacquard, velvet bandhgalas, and even chikankari kurtas are great options. The harmony in the richness of the fabrics creates a seamless look—perfect for photos and real-life admiring glances.
Avoid mixing too many textures. If she’s gone light and breezy with a georgette saree or organza lehenga, a heavy velvet sherwani might feel out of place.
Embroidery Echo
While you don’t have to match the embroidery stitch-for-stitch, you can still have some common design elements and match like rockstars at your wedding. Pick the same craft, the same motif or pattern for your outfits and create a coordinated masterpiece.
For instance, if her outfit features antique gold zari work, try incorporating a similar motif on your sherwani’s collar, buttons, or dupatta border.
Don’t go overboard—just enough detail to suggest you both belong to the same visual universe.
The Power of Accessories
Grooms, take note: accessories can make or break your wedding look. And it can be your secret weapon to sync with your bride’s outfit.
- Safas/Pagdis: If she’s wearing a pastel lehenga, choose a matching or coordinated safa.
- Stoles and Dupattas: Play with the same hue or embroidery elements from her outfit. Velvet, brocade, or even net stoles can mirror her dupatta’s vibe.
- Jewellery: A simple necklace, brooch, or kalgi (turban ornament) can tie the whole look together. If she’s going for royal Rajasthani feels, you have permission to rock that layered haar.
Match the Vibe—Across Functions
Thanks to Indian culture, we don’t have only one day to slay in our wedding attire. From mehendi and sangeet to reception and haldi, each event has a theme or a vibe, and you can match with your bride’s outfit accordingly for each of them.
- Mehendi: If she’s in a floral or printed ensemble, go for light, festive kurtas with similar tones or motifs.
- Sangeet: She’s likely bringing the sparkle. Match her energy with embroidered jackets, bandhgalas, or Indo-Western cuts.
- Reception: Think tux or bandhagala in a sleek fabric that complements her gown or saree.
Read Also: Groom’s Outfits for Haldi Looks That Break the Internet
So, grooms, ditch the boring beige and commit to coordination. It’s your big day too. Use this groom’s guide by Wedding Affair and dress like it.
