In wedding ceremonies both bride and groom are center of attraction. Everyone have there eyes on groom and bride. The groom’s look is incomplete without the accessories. By selecting the right accessories one can have an elegant and trendy look in wedding comparatively fewer accessories are required to adorn the groom as compared to bride. Some of the groom’s accessories are:
Jewelry
It’s not always the bride who is adorned with jewelry while in wedding the groom can also go with a very simple jewelry like simple chains, bracelets, rings and kantha.
- Kantha: The kantha is type of long necklace which is embellished with beads and the white pearls.
- Chain and bracelets: Use of simple gold chains and bracelets adorned with pearls and stones.
- Rings: Simple bands and rings of gold studded with diamonds, platinum and solitaire are mostly preferred.
Shoes
The choice of shoes depends upon the type of attire groom go for. The Punjabi jutti, mojri, kolhapuri chappal bejeweled with decorations and go best with an Indian outfits like sherwani, achkan or kuta pajama. Black or brown leather shoes with formal suits..
Shera
Wedding shera is associated with groom’s pride and honor. In ancient days it was worn only by royal people but today every groom carries it with a grace. chunri, zari, silk, cotton and gharchola are some of the preferred fabrics. Some types of sehras which one can prefer are
- Pagri:In north India the sheras are known as pagri. Fairer grooms can go with vibrant colors like red and yellow and the groom’s with whitish complexion can use pink or red to enhance their looks. The pagris can be adorned with embellishment of pearls and precious stones to give a royal appearance.
- South Indian sehras:The south Indian sehras are made of flowers to cover the entire face such that gold and silver lace is used to bind the sehra together.
Neckwear
With a formal suit the groom have a choice of going with long tie or bow tie. The bright colors should be avoided. White and black ties are perfect and colored ties can suit a range of occasions depending upon the color of the attire.
Vests
Waistcoats are nice choice to personalize suit. One can select the color and pattern of waistcoat according to theme of the wedding.
Cummerbunds
A cummerbund is a large band worn around the waist instead of vest with formal suits. Classic black will be perfect choice. Without jacket the cummerbunds gives scruffy appearance.
Cuff links
Cuff links are also the part of groom’s accessories which will go with any king of attire like sherwani or western suit. Pure gold, silver and pearls are the preferred choices.
Socks
Socks go with the western suits. Socks should be matched with color of shoes or with attire. Cotton socks are preferred as they are comfortable for long time.
Cravat
A handkerchief folded and tucked in suit’s pocket gives a groom’s a stylish and attractive look.
Stud set
The four pieces of jewelry can be used instead of buttons on the formal shirt.
Other accessories
Watch is also an accessory which should not be missed in wedding. With traditional attire one can go with waistband which gives royal appearance and with formal suit, tie pins and brooches with elegant belt gives an elegant appearance.