IT'S TIME TO GET SUITED & BOOTED FOR YOUR GROOM SUITS

You’ve set a date. You’ve booked your venue. You’ve even got your wedding dress. Now it’s time to sort the boys out with our top tips for choosing your groom suits.

From budgeting to accessorising, we’ve outlined the essential things to remember when it comes to choosing your groom suits. It's a speciality of ours here at The Kent Wedding Centre and our wedding suit experts in Kent know a thing or two about looking sharp!

BUDGET

We don't mean scrimping, more deciding what’s appropriate for you and the groomsmen - it’s one of the most important things to consider. You’ll need to decide first, whether you’re paying for the groom suits or whether the guys will pay for themselves. If it’s the latter, you’ll want to choose something that’s accessible to those with budgets.

Then you’ll also want to weigh up the costs when it comes to renting suits or buying them. Both of which we would love to help you with! :) 

LET THE SUIT MATCH THE WEDDING THEME

Your wedding style and theme is one of the first things you decide on, so it’s important that everything relates to it – including the groom suits. Your venue, the colours and theme of your wedding should all be decided before you start figuring out what your groom’s should wear.

For instance, what groom’s wear for a beach wedding, barn wedding or church wedding are likely going to be three different types of outfits. Take this into consideration. Sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised...!

MAKE THE GROOM SUITS STAND OUT

Some people say a wedding is all about the bride, but we say the groom is right up there too - closely followed by Mum of course! It’s the grooms big day, so you want to make sure he stands out. A great way to do this is by having the groom wear a different coloured waistcoat or a variation on the tie. It depends on your theme, and we don't want him standing out like a proud peacock but just give him a subtle difference that says, groom. 

OFFER CHOICES TO YOUR GROOMS

If you know you want the groom to be traditional, matching suits etc, the best thing is to talk to them first. Tell them the theme for your wedding and what you both have in mind for groom suits. Ask them what they’d feel comfortable in. For instance, tall men usually look better in tails than shorter men. Share the different options and talk through what will work best for everyone. These days men are just as fashion conscious as the girls, so they'll want to make sure they look good!

CONSIDER BREAKING TRADITIONS

You might want to go traditional and have the men wear smart black shoes for example. But it could also be fun to have them in something a bit different, how about a pair of converse? Dress shoes can be quite uncomfortable and you don’t want that to stop the men from dancing! Brown shoes look great with a navy suit and will give your groom’s a much more modern finish.

COORDINATE WITH THE BRIDESMAIDS

Not only do the grooms have to coordinate with your overall theme, they also have to coordinate with the bridesmaids. A great way to do this is by adding a little accessory. You could match the tie or the pocket square of the groom’s attire to the bridesmaid’s dresses, or match the boutonnières to the bridesmaids’ bouquets. 

MAKE THE GROOM FEEL SPECIAL

It’s a special day for your groom’s, and they’re probably thrilled that they’re getting to take part in your wedding. So why not give them a gift? Personalised cufflinks, a fun pair of socks, a belt or a pocket square are great finishing touches for the groom’s attire. Even better! Get personalised, bespoke shirts made for them! getSHIRTIE at The Kent Wedding Centre does just that, and they'll be able to create some unique designs for your boys, or just the groom! 

If you're beginning to look for groom suits in Kent or the South East make sure to book an appointment at The Kent Wedding Centre and let us help you find the perfect suit for your grooms!