Alternative Tuxedos for an Outdoor Wedding

Traditional wedding tuxedos can be swapped for a few alternatives.

There are several alternatives to tuxedos for weddings that are held outdoors. Besides an outdoorsy theme, factors such as the season, temperature, location and cost should be considered when choosing alternative wedding attire. Something else to be considered is whether or not the event is formal or non-formal.

Suits, Coats and Ties

A suit or matching tie is an easy and cost effective alternative.

If the wedding is formal, choose a dress suit as your first tuxedo alternative. There are several ways to incorporate the use of a suit. Have the groom and the groomsmen wear similar suits. If everyone in the party does not own the same suit, the groom can wear a suit with the best man and additional groomsmen wearing similar dress shirts, ties and dress slacks with appropriate shoes. This is an easy and affordable solution. Instead of the expense of everyone renting or buying a tuxedo, the cost could be limited to the purchase of matching ties.

Beach Formal and Casual

Linen suits are often used for beach-themed weddings.

If the wedding has a beach or beach casual theme, several alternatives to a tuxedo are available, such as linen suits, beach-themed clothes and even floral Hawaiian style shirts. Match the formality of the wedding to the style of beach attire.

Camouflage Tuxedo

Camouflage tuxedos are available.

If the wedding has an outdoor theme, hunters and fishermen can rent tuxedos made with camouflage material. Major camouflage designers, such as Mossy Oak, license their designs to tuxedo manufactures. You can also choose to add camouflage tuxedo accessories to a traditional tuxedo by using a camouflage bow tie, cummerbund or vest.

Theme Accesories

Matching cowboy hats work with a Western theme.

Using matching accessories for the groom and groomsman can bring a variety of tuxedo alternatives together. Accessory choices can be as simple as everyone in the groom's party wearing matching shirts and ties. Theme-based choices could include matching cowboy hats, hat bands and boots for a Western themed wedding.

References

• Mossy Oak camouflage tuxedo
• Linen wedding apparel

Resources

• A useful resource for wedding information