Once upon-a-time, the groom was relegated to the wedding sidelines, with little or no option regarding his style, talk less having a slice of the wedding spotlight. This truly was the bride’s tuff, a no go area. The traditional groom reigned supreme. It was either a black, grey or blue tux.
This is no longer the case. We see more and more grooms playing an active hands-on role in their wedding. From unique style expressions, showcasing their personality to cheeky and affectionate display of wedding shenanigans.
Last year, 2016, we saw the emergence of the Groom-in-Colour; a lot of grooms embracing unconventional colour choices. Here we are, 1 year later, 2017, the modern groom revolution has come a long way.
In no particular order, 2017 groom trends that truly stroke a chord:
1. The Community of Friends
If twos a company and threes a crowd, what are four and five? Grooms this year took the whole idea of committee of friends to a galactic level. Little need to cherry-pick your squad, when you can enlist all your friends: the good, the bad and the ugly.
2. The Cultural Twist
When going for the perfect groom look, 2017 showed that you don’t always have to stick to the classic or predictable stereotypical look. The fashion tables are turning, cultural infusion or paying an ode to one’s root is becoming a common sight.
Credits: Photography: @sterlingbrides, Crowns: @olu_
3. The Best Woman
Who says you can’t have a best woman? Although it’s tradition that the groom is supported by a best man, in 2017, we’ve seen a lot of groom break away with this tradition, opting for a best woman.
4. The Minimalist Groom
It’s simple and usually very budget-friendly. In 2017, we’ve seen a lot of grooms relax the rules of formality by taking a minimalist approach to their formalwear and that of their groomsmen.
Credits: Photography: @theruler02 , Hash Tag: #BeeComingSeriki
About Colourful Groom
Colourful Groom is on a mission to empower grooms with styling and planning inspiration for their big day and beyond. For your healthy dose of groom & dapper guest inspiration browse our Instagram handle: @colourfulgroom
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