When you are planning your Outer Banks beach wedding, one important detail that is often glossed over is what are your groom and his groomsmen going to wear?  Although you want your groom to look stylish, you also need to make sure he will be comfortable.  Today, with many couples choosing to marry at the beach, there is more laxity in selecting his outfit.  No longer are grooms required to look like penguins!

The popular beach wedding attire for men can range from a totally laid-back look to a cool, formal image. For the casual look, a white dress shirt or beach shirt with khaki shorts is entirely appropriate.

For a slightly less casual look, consider linen pants instead of shorts.  Add a light colored linen jacket for a semi- formal look.  He will look stylish and still be comfortable.

For the more formal wedding, a linen or summer weight suit will provide the same classic smooth lines of a tuxedo without the added heavy weight and be so much more comfortable for your groom.

Of course, this also depends on what time of day you will be married.  If you are planning on a midsummer day wedding, your groom will not want to be standing before you in long pants and suit coat, trying to declare his love for you while perspiration drips down his face!

This is your wedding day.  No matter what time of day you are married, it will still be a very long day.  Just as you want to be relaxed in your wedding gown, should not your groom be at ease in his wedding attire?

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