Tie the Knot in Style With These 5 Additions to the Groom’s Attire

Brides aren’t the only ones who have to piece together the perfect wedding outfit. Grooms also have plenty of accessories to choose from leading up to their big day.

If you’ve reached the wedding planning stage where you’re thinking about your groom’s clothes, tie the knot in style by checking out some creative additions to any groom’s attire. You’ll elevate your partner’s look without limiting his possibilities to funky socks.

1. A Hat

Hats are fun ways for grooms to show off their sense of style. They often even wear matching hats with their groomsmen. Your partner could wear a top hat, baseball cap, fedora or a cowboy hat. Don’t overlook the possibility of a country vibe on your big day. Western wear has increased in popularity each year since 2016. Your guests may feel a bit jealous that they didn’t think to wear a cowboy hat too.

The best part about hats is how easy they are to remove. Your partner could wear his hat while you walk down the aisle and remove it for the ceremony. There’s no all-night commitment like if he wore a pair of funny socks under his dress shoes.

2. A Stylish Watch

Watches are always a classy addition to any groom’s attire. Some brands have been making them for over 260 years, so there are centuries of designs to consider with your future spouse.

Matching the watch’s design with your groom’s personality is crucial. It should represent their authentic self while matching their wedding outfit.

3. Suspenders

If your partner doesn’t want an external accessory, suspenders might be more of his vibe. They come in all kinds of colors and even have embroidered designs.

He can wear them all night long under his suit or tuxedo jacket to feel fancy without stepping outside his comfort zone. If he happens to take his jacket off, he’ll look extra stylish without even trying.

4. Cufflinks

You might think that cufflinks are an outdated accessory, but that’s not true. The global demand for them generated $1.5 billion in 2023, so you’ll find plenty of options wherever your partner shops. You could order a custom pair with your initials, wedding date or an inside joke. They’ll keep his sleeves in place while adding a bit of style to his outfit.

If you get his suit tailored to ensure the sleeves have a snug fit, your groom’s cufflinks will shine throughout your wedding day. Forgetting to make your partner a tailoring appointment could result in baggy sleeves that bunch up even with cufflinks in place.

5. A Lapel Pin

People view lapel pins as accessories that are both stylish and memorable. Your partner might order one and place it on his lapel to look extra stunning while he wears his jacket. It could resemble your home together, your dog, your kids or anything that’s meaningful to your marriage.

It can also be an artistic way to honor someone who can’t be there for your big day.  People have made lapel pins to memorialize tragedies and lost loved ones. Your partner should order a pin that resembles those who mattered most to him and aren’t there to celebrate with everyone.

Have Fun Imagining Your Groom’s Attire

Socks aren’t the only way for grooms to tie the knot in style. Talk about potential additions to your groom’s attire the next time you have a chance to talk. He might get inspired by something that wouldn’t have crossed his mind but feels like just the right wedding day accessory.