The wedding suit: a guide to the groom's outfit

The day is about many things, and your clothing should be the thing you think about least. A wedding suit must fit, hold its shape from morning to late, and look right in the photographs for years to come. This guide gathers what is worth knowing before you choose the groom's outfit.

The suit sets the tone

The groom's suit sets the level for the rest of the party. If the day is formal, a dark suit or a tuxedo lifts everything; if it is more relaxed, a lighter suit in linen or wool may suit the mood better. Start by agreeing on how formal the day should be, and let the suit follow that decision.

Cloth and colour by season

The season decides a great deal. For a spring or summer wedding, light materials such as linen and wool in lighter tones are comfortable through a long day, even when it turns warm. For autumn and winter, heavier wools give more body and hold the warmth better. Navy and grey are safe choices year round, while earth tones and lighter shades suit the brighter months.

Outdoors or indoors

A wedding in a garden or on a beach makes different demands from one in a church or a hall. Outdoors, light, breathable cloths win, and a lighter colour handles sun better. Indoors you can go darker and more formal. If you change location during the day, choose a suit that works in both places rather than one that only suits the one.

Groom, best men and guests

There is no rule that the groom and the best men must match. It often works best when the groom stands out a little, for example with a different cloth, a different shade or a detail the others do not have, such as the waistcoat of a three-piece suit. If you want a unified line, agree on colour and level of formality in advance, and let the small differences do the rest. Invited as a guest, see our guide to the wedding guest's suit.

Order in good time

A suit cut for you takes time, and a wedding is not something to rush. The lead time on a made-to-measure suit is typically three to five weeks, but book your first appointment eight to twelve weeks before the day. That leaves room for fittings and for adjusting the final details calmly, without it coming to a head just before the wedding.

How it works

The process begins with a conversation at the Showroom in Copenhagen, where you meet your personal designer. You talk occasion, mood and style, the cloths are out, and cut, colour and details are chosen together. From there your measurements are taken, and the suit is cut for you with a fitting along the way.

To read more about what it means to have a suit cut for you, see our guide to tailor-made suits. You can also see the range of suits or book an appointment at the Showroom when you are ready to begin.

A wedding suit is not the place to compromise. When the suit sits as it should, you can forget it and be present on the day, which is precisely the point.