Coordinating the groom’s sherwani with the bride’s outfit is the single most powerful styling decision for the wedding photographs. It comes down to colour pairing, embroidery dialogue, and accessory balance — not matching every detail. Sherwani King has co-styled grooms and brides since 1975, with bespoke sherwanis from £590 in the UK and from $990 in Canada.
How To Co-Ordinate Your Outfit With The Bride
Ok, so coordinating your wedding outfits seems to be the biggest consideration in styling today. Couples used to wear matching colours in the past but that’s far too easy and a washout so putting a bit of thought into your outfits colour co-ordinating makes the theme that much more unique.
Grooms: if you had your mind set on a bright orange Sherwani you might have to rethink it, it’s probably better to speak to your fiancé before you confirm your desired colours!
The simplest way to make sure you compliment the bride is by letting her buy her lehnga first. With most couples, the bride would have began thinking of her dress way before the groom has considered what he will be wearing; but this could work out to your advantage. Your process of what to wear will become much easier once the bride’s outfit has been chosen as you can compare colours, embroidery and fabrics against her lehnga and see what works best for you.
If she is wearing a multicoloured lehnga, you will have to tone it down (colour wise) a little. Pick the least used coloured in her lehnga and give a nod towards subtle coordination that only the people who pay the closest attention will realise.
If however she is wearing a single colour, pick a sherwani in a neutral shade and bring colour to your outfit by having your pagdi, shawl, haar or shoes in the colour of her lehnga. The perfect accents.
If the bride isn’t going for the traditional red and choosing something more contemporary, you too can stray from the tried and tested reds, creams and golds. You could pick a tone in her dress or jewellery and create your outfit from there or go the complete opposite and contrast all the way. Dusty pink for her and grey-blue for you maybe?
If your bride is taking the back seat and wearing a lighter shade then you need to be the one making all the noise. You can go for brighter colours like emerald green, royal blue or burgundy and thus steal the limelight.
Finally, if her lehnga is very heavy then you need to match her with volume of work. You can’t show up looking like a guest as all eyes will be on you both. So therefore you DO need to look the part.
Are coordinating outfits top of the priority list for most wedding? Probably not! But in a few years time when you look back at your wedding photographs, seeing that you both looked good together is going to make you smile and all the effort will definitely worth it in the end!
Frequently asked questions
How do I coordinate my sherwani with the bride’s outfit?
Bring a swatch or photograph of the bride’s lehenga or sari to your consultation. The stylist will pull complementary fabric, balance embroidery density (heavier vs lighter), and pair accessories so the two outfits sit in dialogue without competing.
Should the groom and bride wear matching colours?
Not exact matches — complementary tones work better. If the bride is in red, the groom often wears ivory, gold, or maroon. If the bride is in pastel, the groom can wear a deeper tone in the same family.
What if the bride’s outfit is finalised but the groom’s isn’t?
That is the most common situation. Bring colour swatches or photographs to the free one-hour consultation. Sherwani King keeps fabric libraries on hand at the Solihull (UK) and Mississauga (Canada) showrooms to match against.
How many outfits should a groom plan for a multi-day wedding?
Typically three: a Mehndi or Sangeet outfit, a main wedding sherwani, and a Walima or reception outfit. Sherwani King’s stylists plan the wardrobe across ceremonies in the same consultation.
What does a bespoke sherwani cost?
From £590 in the UK and from $990 in Canada at Sherwani King. Final pricing depends on fabric, embroidery, and accessories.
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