Celebrating Style: Indian Groom Wear Inspirations for Every Ceremony

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Last Updated on September 3, 2024 by gradienteye

Indian weddings are an intricate yet spectacular display of pomp, glam, and traditions. When a bride and groom come together for a divine union, everything else in the periphery fades into oblivion. Truly, the bride and groom become the centre of attention. And, while the world continues to discuss the grandeur of a bride’s outfits, our Indian groom wear is equally important to make the couple a memorable spectacle at the wedding. Hence, we, at Styl.Inc believes Indian groom outfits are of immense importance. To ensure all the to-be grooms look handsome and mesmerising, here’s a little guide you can use while choosing the groom’s wedding attire.

Indian Groom Wear For Pre-Wedding Ceremonies

Engagement

Credit (L-R): Kunal Rawal, Rahul Mishra, Amit Aggarwal

An engagement is the first formal ceremony of the wedding and as they say, the first impression is the last impression, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting one. There are plenty of Indian groom wear you can experiment with for your engagement. From Western to traditional men’s outfits, you can choose a classic tux, a bandhgala jodhpuri, as well as a sherwani. Refer to the images to gauge the latest styles, as we saw at the Couture Week, recently held in India.

Engagement is a good time to experiment with silhouettes and cuts. And, adding accessories like a pocket square or a brooch can instantly lift up the attire.

Mehendi

Credits (L-R): Siddartha Tytler, Rahul Mishra, Siddartha Tytler

Mehendi, a colourful and vibrant event, is a great time to let your personality shine. As a groom, you can opt for fun boho colours like violet, green, or navy or you can be at the opposite end of the spectrum with pastels.

Choose comfortable fabrics like linen or cotton silk. You can wear kurtas paired with dhotis or churidars. You can also choose to add a vest Bundi or gracefully draped dupatta. Our pro tip for the mehendi is that you can choose clothes with chikankari, mirror-work, or bold prints to add a fun touch to your outfit.

Sangeet

Credits (L-R): Siddartha Tytler, Mard by Abu Sandeep, Kunal Rawal

The Sangeet is all about music, dance, and celebration. It is the perfect occasion for the groom to experiment with Indo-Western outfits. You can choose to pair a kurta with a Nehru jacket or a contemporary Jodhpuri suit in bold colours. If you’re willing to experiment you can also pick Anarkali flares, or asymmetrical hems or statement collars.

Wedding Day Outfits

The wedding day is the most significant day of all. It demands that the groom’s grandeur and grace shine in all its glory. So, let’s break down the elements of a perfect wedding dress for your wedding.

Sherwani

The traditional sherwani is the most coveted men’s wedding attire. It’s a timeless favourite and always looks regal and opulent. For your wedding day, depending on your bride’s outfit, you can choose from various sherwani styles in a myriad of colours like ivory, cream, peach, or even a deep red.

For the fabric and work, silk, brocade, or velvet looks and feels rich. When that’s adorned with luxurious works, such as zardozi, thread work, or even sequin, it adds to the overall appeal of the attire.  Here are a few sherwani styles that reigned supreme at the Couture Week.

The sherwani styles in vogue are plenty. You can opt for a straight-cut sherwani with a straight kurta. Or, if you wish, you can experiment with straight-cut sherwani with flared kurta. Even sherwani with an asymmetrical hemline is a huge hit at the moment. Pair your sherwani with churidar or dhoti and finish the look with a complementary pair of juttis.

Credits (L-R): Falguni Shane Peacock, JJ Valaya, Falguni Shane Peacock

Turban (Pagdi)
Across the Indian continent, the turban plays an important role during the wedding. Symbolising honour and respect, the look and shape of the turban can differ from state to state. While bright-coloured turbans are common in northern parts of the country, white and cream are often celebrated in the south. Adorn it with a beautiful kalgi or add an intricate broach to enhance its charm and beauty.

Safa and Dupatta
A safa is like a dupatta draped over your shoulder or worn around your neck or shoulder. This traditional piece, in fabrics like silk, velvet, or even tissue or organza, can instantly add a charming touch to your traditional sherwani. Again, you can either choose to coordinate the colour with the sherwani or choose a contrasting shade.

Indian Groom Wear For Post-Wedding Events

Reception

Credits (L-R): Siddartha Tytler, Gaurav Gupta, Gaurav Gupta

The reception is a good time to experiment with some Western formal wear. A well-fitted tux, a classic suit, or even a regal bandhgala speak volumes about luxe and sophistication and are two of the most be-fitting options for the reception.

Vidaai
The farewell ceremony after the wedding, an emotional goodbye, should not be taken as lightly. While your wife will be dressed up in a beautiful piece from her trousseau, you, too, can pick lightweight and seamless traditional outfits for men. Wear a kurta with or without a vest. And, since it is a morning affair, you can choose light colours like beige, cream, powder blue, or baby pink.

Accessories for the Groom

While every outfit has its own charm and beauty, the accessories elevate the entire look and take it to the next level. Over time, grooms have started to lay significant emphasis on accessories, ranging from jewellery, brooches, watches, and much more.

Here are a few elements that can be incorporated into men’s wedding attire to add more depth and detail.

Credits (L-R): Mard by Abu Sandeep, JJ Valaya, Mard by Abu Sandeep

Jewellery

Opposed to as traditionally believed, jewellery was never just reserved for females. From time immemorial, men have added a hint of luxe to their attires with the aid of jewellery. Adding to the opulence of the overall look, jewellery plays a very important role in your wedding attire. From sophisticated pearl, Kundan, Polki or Jadau necklaces to designer rings, you can pick jewellery in monochrome or contrasting colours.

Furthermore, for your jewellery, while you can stick to a statement piece, you can also go for layers with much more intricate pieces. You also can wear sophisticated watches, bejewelled brooches or bracelets to add a unique touch.

Footwear
The footwear you choose will entirely rely on your outfit. While formal pieces like oxfords, brogues, monk straps, and loafers are more suitable for formal wear, juttis or leather sandals are perfect for ethnic options.

Complementary Pieces

There is so much more you can do to accessorise your look to make a more poised statement. You can always opt for accessories like a safa, shawl, pocket square, tie pins, collar pins, or even the belts you wear. Remember men, while we often look at a look as a whole, these little things tie everything together, don’t overlook them at all.

Role of Wedding Stylists and Personal Shopping Consultants

Ever since the value of aesthetics and fine-dressing has increased over time, so has the need for an expert wedding stylist or a personal shopping consultant. Understanding the needs of the brides, grooms, and their families, wedding stylists ease out the process of navigating a myriad of outfits and finalising the ones that are best suited for various people and events. Hiring a wedding stylist can really help you shed some load off your shoulders.

A personal shopping consultant can accurately study your body type, personality, as well as preferences to advise the right groom wedding attire and apt groom fashion tips. They can help you pick fits that are not only trending but will also suit you the best. From choosing the best fabrics, and works, to coordinating all elements, a stylist can help in all these realms.

Conclusion

The wedding fashion journey is a celebration of style, tradition, and personal expression. Choosing the right Indian groom wear and accessories, and tying it all together can help a groom make a statement at each event. Whether you choose the timeless elegance of a sherwani or the modern twist of an Indo-Western outfit, the possibilities are endless.

Keepin’ it Stylish

Vidhi Arya