can a groom wear jeans to a wedding?

[FeedMyFaceWithJaffaCakes]

That's it really.
Would it be appropriate for a groom to wear:
Brown shoes, dark blue jeans white shirt and brown waistcoat for a wedding?
A bit like this?
Opinions please.

Ta

That is a wedding dress, op...
It'll look like you've been up since daybreak making yourself look beautiful and he's just rushed in from an all night stag do without leaving time to get changed.

My ExH's dickhead cousin wore jeans to our wedding. At a Minster, full on formal attire, I had a cathedral train, massive white dress, the works. We had him in a photo with us and Aunty/Uncle etc. Looked appalling.
However for your relaxed, informal day - I think the outfit you have posted looks lovely. Chinos are an alternative perhaps?
At wedding #2 abroad (very hot weather) - DH wore pale blue shirt and tie and beige/linen coloured formal trousers with smart shoes/belt etc - thankfully it was 6pm local time when we got married otherwise he would have been melting I imagine.

I would say black jeans rather than blue, just because I dont think that blue jeans go very well with much. But apart from that I think it sounds lovely.

I love that dress!

I think you totally can but you need to make it clear to guests that jeans are OK, even if that is by phonecall or telling someone with a bigmouth who will be sure to pass it on

Your wedding sounds lovely - Congratulations!

Your wedding sounds great.

I didn't let anyone (apart from my mum and the sales lady) tell me what to wear on my wedding day and I told DH I felt that as he didn't get a say in my outfit I'd keep out of his. Assumed he'd choose jeans but as it happened he went ultra smart.
Anyway my point is, you should both wear what makes you happy.
Although I do agree definitely tell people about a less formal dress code.

Oh that dress is absolutely beautiful!
I love the waistcoat, but would maybe err on the side of 'casual trousers' - perhaps ponced up combats rather than jeans. I don't know why, I have no rationale except that jeans wouldn't feel quite right. But of course it's entirely what you both want. You're going to look amazing

I really like the look - just told my dp he can wear that to our wedding if he wants! (But it is our second time round and won't be a formal occasion)

ethelb that wasn't showing when I posted
A tea dress looks completely different

Thank you so much everyone!

Flogging I didn't say I wouldn't wear a wedding dress. I said I wanted a light, relaxed style preferably tea length, which that dress is!!

I don't know if that's the dress yet. Let's see!

Both lovely outfits.

I think it sounds (and looks) fabulous. Enjoy your day!

God yes. I've just screen grabbed this in fact to show DP. That's how I want him to dress when we get married. Third for him, second for me. I want a sixties style dress.

That's a beautiful dress.
I'd say no to jeans for the groom though, he will look as though he cba to get dressed.

So many guests these days go for amazing outfits, so be sure to tell them how casual it will be.

I think it's fine, dh considered it but went with a suit.

I wore a tea dress with petticoat, 50's style.

Had it made by honeypieboutique.co.uk if that's a style you like, very reasonably priced and they changed a design to my specification, great customer service, totally recommend them.

I love that dress OP.

I hope you were joking about only 'letting' him wear jeans if you picked them though.

Otherwise by rights he should get to pick your dress, and who knows what that might lead to

Both the groom and bride wore jeans at my wedding, and our favourite jumpers (it was Jan!) guests were told the dress code but some still were more formally dressed than us - it was fab. We were poor students, we asked people to bring food and drink to share and had a real feast of a reception. The morning of the wedding we went shopping to get crayons and paper to make a kids area at the back so that the little ones would be occupied. They all drew wedding pictures of a bride in a long white dress and a groom in a suit - which they gave us, standing there in our jeans A very happy and relaxed day perfect for us. Just do what will give you the best memories.

Are you marrying Mr Take That on Tour?

Fine. It's a cool look and you clearly have an idea about the feel of the wedding. Barn, tea length dress (anywhere from a few inches below the knee to mid-calf, from what I can tell, to the poster who asked what it is), relaxed atmosphere, etc. I'm on board.

But, DO realise it's best to complement each other on the day. Aesthetically, if for no other reason.

DO inform your guests, as has been mentioned repeatedly.

Do NOT be snippy with posters who ask about your choices, even if you infer disapproval, because you did ask this question on a public forum (on AIBU OF ALL THINGS) with a million opinions available.

DO match the dress (general, not your actual dress) to the venue and style of wedding. If this were a church wedding, I'd ask a few questions about what type of church you go to. God won't mind, but traditions are there for a reason, and I think the idea of "all this new formality trend" (not said by OP) shows that many today don't have a clue about respecting the traditions and cultures that have meaning to so many people.

DO have a wonderful time and accept my best wishes.

They all drew wedding pictures of a bride in a long white dress and a groom in a suit - which they gave us, standing there in our jeans

Traditions die hard. Sounds like you had a wedding to remember.

Worra was definitely a joke.. He does what he pleases!!
Think it will be chinos, navy though... He doesn't hold with what he calls "funny colours".

Sprink not anyone from That that, but a very very very lovely man all the same, who just wants to be relaxed and comfortable on his wedding day, and wants me to be happy.

I think it all sounds lovely, and I happen to be free that day

For a time, because ideally we only want a short day... Do we think 2pm would be best? Groom thinks 11am start to make sure we get everything in!
Haha!

If they want, I guess? I don't think the priest is going to stop the wedding over the dress code.

Just be clear about it in advance. My dad got married in tweed (second wedding, lovely relaxed day at an old watermill in the country, bride in a nice dress from Monsoon and posh flip flops, no big fuss) but managed to not inform all the relatives in advance and a few turned up in proper morning suits. That was mildly awkward.

Thanks to everyone who has suggested telling guests about low key dress code.
I'll pop a little note in with the invites!
Think we'll only have about 45 guests anyway.

We got married at 5 pm. Was great. I had a lazy bath in the morning, a giant brunch, and then hairdressers early afternoon.

No one seemed to think the day was too short - and lots of people commented on how nice it was to not have to rush round in a morning to get ready, and then sit around bored for a couple of hours mid-afternoon.