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groom gear

Looking for tuxedo alternatives? Unique wedding suits? Other groom clothing ideas? We’ve got it all in this archive…

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Glam, rock, and gothic makeup looks FOR MEN

We love us some dudes in makeup. Give us eyeliner and a little contouring any day. Reader Kirstin wanted to see some examples for makeup-wearing guys and we obliged. We found some good examples from the Offbeat Bride archives, a couple of YouTube gurus, and of course, some celebrities rockin’ the makeup.

Top your noggin with a wilder-style yarmulke

Yarmulkes (or kippahs) are caps worn on the head, typically by those of Jewish faith. For those able to wear something a little more daring, I present these alternative (and sometimes out there) yarmulkes for our offbeat Jewish weddings.

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Let’s all admire Kwame’s hand-made wedding outfit

My husband is as unconventional as I am, so I was not at all surprised when he decided to wear a tunic and sarong for our wedding. He picked out the fabrics and beads and gave me a basic idea of what he wanted design-wise, and I went from there. I have to say I was pretty happy with how well it turned out.

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21 geeky and fun cufflinks to rule them all

I’m pretty sure cufflinks are one of the most versatile accessories ever. Gamers, geeks, goths, groomsmen… there is a pair of cufflinks with your name on it. And one of them just might be in this here collection.

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Dressing up the gun show: How to add a rolled cuff embellishment to a men’s shirt

Long sleeves aren’t always a good plan for a man’s shirt. Most nice dress shirts seem to come in that too short or too long sleeve, which makes my husband nuts. Rolling the cuff can look messy as the night goes on, but here’s a way to find the sweet spot on sleeve length and make it appear effortless. Altering a shirt this way makes a button-down more comfortable for the laid-back guy looking to dress up the gun show.

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13 men’s wedding bands for unusual folks of ALL genders!

Are offbeat grooms (and/or ANYONE who fancies wedding bands with a masculine aesthetic… that means YOU lesbian brides, nonbinary nearlyweds, and androgynous hotties) hankering for more men’s wedding bands with unexpected design elements?