Bride takes most of the limelight on the big day, but the groom deserves just as much attention. Selecting the perfect suit for your wedding can be a great challenge. You want style and a good price. Every groomsman has his own unique style, and you shouldn’t compromise on this when it comes to picking your wedding suit.
It’s important that you don’t overshadow your bride, and that you don’t blend in with your groomsmen. Remember it is your wedding day is all about you, so as long as your choice of suit matches your wedding and it’s comfortable, go for it.
Below are how to pick a wedding suit for you wedding.
Colours To Suit: The colour of the wedding suit that you will choose has to balance with the wedding theme. You don’t want to wear a green suit if the wedding theme colour is red, so before picking a suit think about the colour that your wedding theme will be and whether you believe the suit will match it and also you want to match your bride in some sort.
Your budget: The amount you have available to spend on your suit will take part in your overall decision. If you have a large budget then you can purchase from high-street retailer, have it designed and you may have your suit tailored. If your budget is on the lower end, there is a lot of suit companies that offer high end outfits with a lower price or you can hire a suit which saves you a lot of money.
Remember that you can always have your suit altered so that its perfect for you.
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Wedding theme and style: Your suit should match the type of wedding you’re having; for example a tuxedo is ideal for a ceremony at a nice venue or a hotel. The colour of your suit should work with your chosen colour scheme rather than it taking over the whole wedding and clash with it. You don’t want to choose a suit which will completely clash with your wedding colour scheme, venue and theme. Also, there’s lots of suit styles, so pick the perfect one for you.
Wedding Season: The wedding season of your big day will be be a big factor when deciding what type of suit to go for. In winter months like November to February you’d prefer wool and linen to silk. Thinner, lighter suit would be more appropriate in the summer.
Remember to get rid of either the waistcoat or the jacket to avoid overheating in the summer.
Perfect Fit: It is important that the wedding suit you want is the perfect fit, this means you should wear a suit that complements your body shape.
There are three main types of fit:
Regular – This is a classic style in a comfortable fit with room for extra movement. It’s perfect for people with a larger build than average.
Slim – This is ideal for those with a slimmer physique.
Tailored – This is a more comfortable look and has a option which allows more movement than a regular fit.
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Fabric: Make sure you think about what fabric is best when picking a wedding suit. Wool, worsted or wool-blended suits are great quality. A linen suit keeps you cool and is highly breathable. If you’re on a budget cotton and polyester suits are both the best and have that smart look.
Wool provides breathability and softness which is key qualities in a suit. Different fabrics include Cotton, linen, velvet, and silk.
Accessorise your look: Make sure your accessories reflect your personality or is somewhat important to you. Picking the accessories for your suit is the best way to choose your wedding suit because you will personalise it and makes it feel different to other suits and allows you to pick whatever feels right.
Accessories to choose from includes cufflinks, a pocket watch, the tie, and even your socks. You can have these items custom-made, such as having words or your bride-to-be initials engraved.
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