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“How Is The Bride Okay With This?”: 35 Grooms That Deserved To Be Shamed For Their Looks
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Your wedding is meant to be one of the happiest days of your life. Although you have to be somewhat realistic with your expectations, you still want to make the celebration as meaningful, beautiful, and authentic as you can. That also includes showing off the best possible version of yourself through what you choose to wear.
However, the reality is that some people can’t be bothered to put in the effort, even when it’s their own wedding. Our team at Bored Panda has collected pictures of the most underdressed grooms that guests have ever seen. This goes beyond embracing an easygoing wardrobe or opting for a slightly more casual tone. Scroll down to see some fashion disasters and how drearily shorts, crocs, and T-shirts look next to gorgeous dresses. Just remember, the point isn't to make fun of anyone—it's a reminder that many of us could stand to brush up our fashion sense and self-awareness a bit.
Bored Panda reached out to Jessica Harvey, the director of Suave Owl Menswear, for some advice for grooms who want to wear a slightly more casual style at their wedding. She was kind enough to share some practical advice on what to avoid doing. Read on for her insights.
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#1
This Is My Dad When He Married My Mom
I asked him, "Why were you dressed like this to the wedding?" and he said, "Your mom invited me to the wedding, but she didn't tell me whose."
troufaki13 2 years ago
Even if it was someone else's wedding, this isn't the proper way to dress.
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#2
Monster Energy Drink Flowed Freely At This Wedding
#3
These Two People I Went To High School With Got Married Today, And This Was Really The Groom's Fit. I'm Crying
Etienne Brinkman 2 years ago
Those Croqs! Which self-respecting woman says yes to this level of a man child?
#4
Another Case Of A Groom Being Underdressed At His Own Wedding
#5
The Groom's Idea Of Dressing For The Occasion
#6
Husband Showing Up To The Wedding Like This
#7
Why Even Bother?
General Anaesthesia 2 years ago
According to the original post, this is in Russia. Camping tuxedo.
#8
What Kind Of Wedding Is This?
#9
Not Exactly A Shotgun Wedding But
#10
Utterly Gobsmacked Over This Groom's "Very Normal" Wedding Outfit Choice
#11
The Groom's Whole Outfit Really Took Me Out
#12
The Bride Was Prepared And The Groom Wore This During His Vows. Stains And All
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 2 years ago
I guess changing into a clean T-shirt was too much to ask.
#13
It's A Good Movie But At Your Wedding?
iluvanimals 2 years ago
There is another guy in the back wearing that shirt as well. What a weird, total bro theme 😁
#14
The Groom And His Groomsmen Had An Interesting Take On Attire
#15
The Most Redneck Wedding In Southern History
#16
How Is The Bride Okay With This
#17
The Bride Made An Effort, While The Groom Did Not
#18
Groom's Shirt. It Looks Like He Doesn't Want To Be There
#19
We Drove 3 Hours All Dressed Up To Reach A Wedding, Only To Find The Groom In His T-Shirt And Jeans
Perrenial Styxie 2 years ago
Might as well let the person standing, with his hand near his neck, be the groom
#20
"The Wedding Was Simple But Memorable" Is An Understatement
This is a girl I went to school with. She’s 20? 21? And already has two kids with this guy, and they just tied the knot.
#21
Yes, That's The Groom Wearing Crocks And Shorts
#22
A Kid From My High School Got Married In A Discount Tire. Looks Like The Groom Didn't Even Try
#23
She Looks Great. Him? Not So Much
#24
The Bride Was Beautiful, And Her Dress Was A Stunner. The Bridesmaids Top Notch, And The Groom… Well, That's Southern Maryland For You
David Beaulieu 2 years ago
At least he has his keys ready to go. Don't want to have to dig in your jeans pocket for those.
#25
This Groom With His Very Casual Wedding Look
#26
On Today's Episode Of "Sir, This Is Your Wedding"
Upstaged75 2 years ago
He must be a cowboy. ;) They're in a barn and he's wearing a brand that makes riding apparel.
#27
She Looks Stunning And He Looks Like A Schoolboy
#28
He Wore His Best Hat For The Wedding
#29
What Kind Of Wedding Is This?
#30
Doesn't The Groom Know He Isn't Supposed To Wear White?!
#31
Saw Someone Selling Wedding Items - The Mismatch Here Hurts
And did she even tell him that it bothers her? The world may never know.
#32
Groom Definitely Stood Out In His Orange Shirt
#33
Why Do People Dress Like This For Their Weddings?
#34
A Couple In My Town Got Married And This Was The Groom's Reception Attire
#35
Jeans, Sneakers, And A Cap - The "Perfect" Outfit For Your Wedding
HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 2 years ago
This isn't as bad as some - that might just be their kinda thing.
#36
Why Jeans?
#37
Imagine Getting All Dressed Up And Your Husband-To-Be Shows Up Wearing Jeans
Jaymi 2 years ago
Wearing jeans to a wedding is standard attire in county-western / cowboy weddings. I'm not talking about the theme country-western, I'm saying if it's your actual job / lifestyle. My husband is a farmer / rancher / cowboy and got married in Wrangler jeans, a long-sleeved button up collared cowboy shirt, a vest, a morning suit jacket, a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and a bolero tie.
#38
A Little Underdressed
#39
Imagine You Get Ready For 3 Hours And Your Groom Shows Up In Crocs
#40
Those Sneakers Are Just A "No" From Me
Multa Nocte 2 years ago
He is the best-dressed guy on this page. I wouldn't quibble about the shoes.
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HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 2 years ago
There were definitely terrible ones here, but I think some of them, we might be judging a bit harshly. We've only got a photo from one moment, we don't know if they changed (especially if the photo isn't from the ceremony), if they have an inside joke, a problem with usual formal clothes, if their wedding is very casual (yeah we can compare to the brides but I feel like most brides will really dress up), what the place they're getting married in is like (some of the farm and beach ones aren't too bad, they're just dressed to the situation)
_anya_ 2 years ago
THIS. And also, we don't know any of their financial situations. A marriage is not about the wedding day. At least most of them look really happy and that's great. :)
Load More Replies... Bart 2 years ago
Why do we care so much about what people are wearing on their wedding. Don't get me wrong, some are gros/dirty but if you're on a tiny budget and you want your bride to have the dress she dreams of, it shouldn't be called ridiculous to wear a pair of clean jeans and a shirt...
Victoria Pitt 2 years ago
Maybe but many of these photos were much worse. I really doubt those brides dreamt of their dream dresses next to a guy in cargo shorts or crocs. It's a lack of respect to not at least wear SOMETHING formal. Those guys are all man-children.
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HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 2 years ago
There were definitely terrible ones here, but I think some of them, we might be judging a bit harshly. We've only got a photo from one moment, we don't know if they changed (especially if the photo isn't from the ceremony), if they have an inside joke, a problem with usual formal clothes, if their wedding is very casual (yeah we can compare to the brides but I feel like most brides will really dress up), what the place they're getting married in is like (some of the farm and beach ones aren't too bad, they're just dressed to the situation)
_anya_ 2 years ago
THIS. And also, we don't know any of their financial situations. A marriage is not about the wedding day. At least most of them look really happy and that's great. :)
Load More Replies... Bart 2 years ago
Why do we care so much about what people are wearing on their wedding. Don't get me wrong, some are gros/dirty but if you're on a tiny budget and you want your bride to have the dress she dreams of, it shouldn't be called ridiculous to wear a pair of clean jeans and a shirt...
Victoria Pitt 2 years ago
Maybe but many of these photos were much worse. I really doubt those brides dreamt of their dream dresses next to a guy in cargo shorts or crocs. It's a lack of respect to not at least wear SOMETHING formal. Those guys are all man-children.
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