Group vs Groom Fancy Dress: How to Do It Right
The best fancy dress concentrates the embarrassment on the groom while keeping the group presentable. Here's how to split it.
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Put the groom in something gloriously daft — a mankini under a coat, a mascot suit, a full costume — while the group wears something subtler and coordinated: matching shirts, a colour, simple accessories. Best of both worlds.
Keep the group door-safe
A subtly coordinated group gets into venues; a horde in full matching costume gets knocked back. Concentrating the obvious stuff on the groom keeps the group presentable for the night.
Photos love contrast
The group-plus-standout look photographs brilliantly — the coordinated crew and the one ridiculous groom in the middle. It's the shot that ends up framed at the wedding.
Frequently asked
Should the groom wear different fancy dress?＋
Yes — a distinct, sillier costume for the groom over a subtler coordinated group look concentrates the attention on him and keeps the group presentable.
How do I stop fancy dress getting us refused?＋
Keep the group's outfits subtle and door-friendly, put the obvious costume on the groom, and change or tone down for the night venues.
Where can I get a groom-plus-group idea?＋
The free fancy dress generator gives you a group theme and a matching groom standout in one tap.
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