Brides in pants

Written by Ariel

Ariel Stallings

Author of three editions of the Offbeat Bride book and its sequel (From Shitshow To Afterglow, the ultimate offbeat breakup book), Ariel Meadow Stallings is the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire web properties. She lives in Seattle with her teenaged son, where she also does small business consulting.

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While of course I couldn’t cover every single breed of offbeat in the book (snowboard brides got short shrift, and transgender Buddhists were completely ignored), writing about brides in pants is actually something I really wish I’d included. In my poking around online I found a fair amount of inspiration for brides who wish to go the pants route, and even some awesome indie vendors…

Montano McPherson Megan Clouse Photography mclousecom27 low — A simple Sonoma seaside soiree. Photo by Megan Clouse

A while ago I got some great feedback in the form of a book review over on Amazon:

I think it’s a little funny that the chapter on bridal wear in Offbeat Bride does not even mention the possibility of the bride wearing – gasp – pants instead of a dress. Utilikilts get a mention — “Match your skirts!” — but even then does it not enter the picture that some brides are not into dresses.

It’s an excellent point, and a total oversight! While of course I couldn’t cover every single breed of offbeat in the book (snowboard brides got short shrift, and transgender Buddhists were completely ignored), writing about brides in pants is actually something I really wish I’d included. luckily, I’ve fixed the issue in the third edition of the Offbeat Bride book. (Whew!)

In my poking around online I found a fair amount of inspiration for brides who wish to go the pants route and even some awesome indie vendors! Take a look below.

embroidered wedding suit on offbeat bride — How much do you love the embroidery on this wedding suit by Rachelle Appelle?

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If you’re going formal, I like this combo (Cosmobella Style 7125) with the little translucent overlay that gives a hint of a train while still very much maintaining the fact that these are a pair of PANTS, mofo. Not some princess dress. Also, the corset top gives the outfit a nice hourglass shape.

bridal pantsuit on offbeat bride — Love this bridal pantsuit option with the veil from Etsy seller VictoriaSporina

one shoulder bridal jumpsuit on offbeat bride — I love the one-shoulder of this super affordable wedding pantsuit

This style is a bit more of a boho wedding jumpsuit from Desiree Marie Designs

suits for butch women — Suit Slacks from Haute Butch

butch suits for women — Magda suit from Laura Galic

masculine suits for women — Monochrome Women Suit from ParadoxBG

Here are some of our favorite brides in pants from our archives:

an 10 102812 — Mariangela and Ryan’s beach brunch vow renewal. Photo by Sergio Mottola

Shock Cummings Jessie Mary Photography gretchenlaurenwashingtondcwedding128 low — A courthouse wedding with a bed and breakfast bash. Photo by Jessie Mary Photography

Natalie & Iliana’s laid-back bounce house wedding. Photo by Franky Lopez

love — Heidi & Kurtis’ Celtic monk elopement dream wedding in Ireland. Photo by Tess Molloy

couple — Kimberly & David’s Bookish gender-avoiding party. Photo by Russ Mathews

Sitting in a tree — Leah & Jordan’s self-uniting, white wedding at Falling Water.

See TONS MOAR brides in pants in our tag archive!

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