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I was surprised by how much interest the Groomsmen/Ushers have taken in their attire. I think there was a universal sigh of relief when Mr. Pretzel told them that they would not be wearing tuxes.

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Like Ms Potato Chips, Mr Pretzel and I have been eying a more casual look for Groom and Groomsmen’s attire. Mr Pretzel looked dashing in the vest and dress pants combo in the first part of our e-photo shoot so we decided to roll with that for our groomsmen.

Our color palette for the guys?

Grey + wedding colors as accents. While visiting Mr Pretzel’s family in Indiana over the holidays we hit groomsmen pay dirt. Kohls had a buy one get one free event for suit separates. Mr P, my FMIL, and I combed the racks and found the perfect vest/pant combo. We snatched up 4 sets for a price of 67.50 per groomsmen. *I did my “I found a bargain” dance*

Without further ado, here is how our groomsmen will become vested!

Take one Grey Sharkskin Wool Vest…

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… mix with a white french cuff shirt

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… add some modern fit carbon grey pants

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… top with a matte satin tie that matches a bridesmaid’s dress

Ties from Dessy.com

… and garnish with some kick a$$ LEGO cuff links (or Bro-broach a la Ms Potato Chips) from Etsy’s Bits and Badges.

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Not too shabby! Don’t forget about those custom Chuck Taylors in coordinating colors.

On the subject of colors, the third question out of our groomsmen’s/ushers’ mouths? What color am I? The Ushers had a hilarious conversation that I will recount in an upcoming post, but for the groomsmen, the conversation when like this.

Miss Pretzel to Groomsman Trumpet: You can wear pink, green, orange, or blue.

Groomsman Trumpet: I won’t wear pink—but orange sounds awesome.

Miss Pretzel to Best Man M: You can wear pink, green, or blue.

Best Man M: I won’t wear pink, I want orange

Miss Pretzel: Too bad so sad, your brother is wearing orange try again.

Best Man M: Blue then.

Miss Pretzel to Groomsmen V and B: One of you has to wear pink—if nobody volunteers I am flipping a coin.

Groomsman V: I’ll pony up, pink for me.

Ha! Boys are funny.

Are you going the more casual route? Did any of your groomsmen put up a stink about wedding colors?