From Custom Suits to Surprise Vows – 5 Grooms Who Stole the Show

Let’s flip the script: while brides usually take center stage, these five white grooms said “not today, basic.” They brought the fashion, the feels, and the flair—from modern tuxedos with African touches to speeches that had entire venues sobbing into their serviettes.

Here’s how they stole the show—in the best way possible.

🕴️ 1. James’ Protea Lapel & Private Vows in the Vines

Wedding: Cape Winelands, South Africa
Bride: Hannah (UK)
Vibe: Garden Romance x Intimate & Micro

What He Wore:
James worked with a Cape Town-based designer to tailor a sleek navy three-piece suit, featuring a hand-stitched protea lapel pin and tonal embroidery of the wedding date inside the jacket. He finished the look with tan brogues and a pocket square made from his late grandfather’s tie.

His Moment:
Before the ceremony, James asked for 10 minutes alone with Hannah under the oak tree where they got engaged. There, he read her a private, handwritten vow—separate from the public one—just for her. The photographer caught it from afar, and the moment is now framed in their lounge.

🥂 2. Connor’s Velvet Jacket & Champagne Entrance

Wedding: Harare, Zimbabwe
Bride: Tash (Zimbabwean)
Vibe: Metropolitan Glam meets Afro-Chic Fusion

What He Wore:
Connor rocked a deep emerald velvet jacket, black tailored pants, and shiny patent loafers. But the real flex? His cufflinks were custom-cast in the shape of Africa, engraved with the wedding coordinates.

His Moment:
Instead of a traditional aisle entrance, Connor made his way in from the back—holding a bottle of Veuve, pouring a glass for his groomsmen and parents along the way. The guests cheered, the DJ dropped an amapiano beat, and by the time he reached the altar, the energy was electric.

Bonus Touch:
He wrote a heartfelt thank-you speech in Shona (with help from his in-laws) and delivered it at the reception—earning him major respect and a standing ovation.

🎸 3. Luke’s Song & Sunset Serenade on the Beach

Wedding: Vilanculos, Mozambique
Bride: Sophie (Australia)
Vibe: Beachfront Bliss x Destination Love

What He Wore:
Barefoot, in a relaxed white linen shirt and khaki trousers rolled at the ankle, Luke looked like he’d stepped out of a destination wedding Pinterest board.

His Moment:
Instead of delivering vows the traditional way, Luke pulled out a guitar and sang his vows as a song he had written months earlier. As the sun set behind them, Sophie cried through every verse. Guests were speechless.

Why It Mattered:
It wasn’t rehearsed or overly polished—it was raw, vulnerable, and unforgettable.

🎩 4. Matthew’s Double Ceremony & Cultural Respect

Wedding: Midlands, Zimbabwe
Bride: Tariro (Zimbabwean)
Vibe: Traditional Roora x Black Tie Magic

What He Wore:
Matthew wore two outfits: one for the Roora, where he donned a cream zambia shirt and khaki trousers with leather sandals, and a second for the Western ceremony—a tailored black tuxedo with a red bowtie (Tariro’s favourite colour).

His Moment:
At the Roora ceremony, Matthew delivered a short speech in Shona, where he thanked Tariro’s parents and offered his intentions with humility. He presented them with gifts chosen with the help of her uncles: farming tools, a cash offering, and a small woven mat for her grandmother.

The Showstopper:
During the reception, he danced in full sync with Tariro’s cousins to a Winky D track—yes, he practiced for weeks on YouTube.

💌 5. Daniel’s Letter Drop & Secret Groomsmen Vows

Wedding: Knysna Forest, South Africa
Bride: Ella (Cape Town)
Vibe: Boho x Candlelight Vibes

What He Wore:
Daniel kept it earthy—tan chinos, a moss green blazer, no tie, and brown leather boots. Each groomsman wore a boutonnière made from local fynbos and a hand-tied scroll pinned inside their jackets.

His Moment:
Daniel wrote a letter to Ella for every year they had known each other. Before she walked down the aisle, he had each bridesmaid hand her one. The last was a promise: “This is only the beginning.”

The Twist:
He and the groomsmen also made vows to support her as a family. At the reception, they stood and recited them. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

💡 Grooms, Here’s How You Can Steal the Show (Respectfully):

Tailor your suit, but also your moment. Make it personal, make it you.

Acknowledge your partner’s culture. Even a simple sentence in their language goes a long way.

Do the unexpected—sing, dance, write.

Speak from the heart