The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Suits for Grooms 2025: Suit Styles, Fabric & Popular Colours | Casual Fitters
We’ve compiled this comprehensive groom's suit style guide, breaking down everything you need to know when buying your wedding suit. Covering traditional styles to contemporary trends, ensuring you find the perfect made-to-measure wedding suit.
The Most Popular Style of Wedding Suits
The best wedding suit styles depend on the theme, location, time of year and the overall atmosphere you want for your big day. Whether you’ve decided on a traditional church wedding, nuptials on the beach, a casual affair or straight to the registry office with your closest friends and loved ones. Let’s have a look at some popular options for grooms' suits in the UK.
Two-Piece Made-To-Measure Wedding Suit
Casual Weddings & Semi-Formal Weddings
Best For: Church Ceremonies, Garden, Town Hall & Summer Weddings
Composition: Jacket & Trousers
Fabrics: Wool, Linen, Cotton, Flannels & Seasonal Blends
Tailor's Notes: A two-piece suit is the most versatile suiting choice. Ideal for grooms that want a polished look without the formality of a 3PC or a morning suit. Choose lighter, breathable fabrics for summer weddings and softer tones for daytime ceremonies.
Client’s Choice: Navy Birdseye/Micro-Design, Cream Linen, Green Textures & Spring Greys
Spring Grey Sharkskin by Piacenza, 315g
Three-Piece Made-To-Measure Wedding Suit
Formal Weddings & Winter Weddings
Best For: Traditional Church Weddings, Winter Ceremonies & Black Tie
Composition: Jacket, Trousers & Waistcoat
Fabrics: Wool, Cotton, Flannels & Seasonal Blends
Tailor’s Notes: A polished look and a popular choice that keeps you looking put together once the jacket comes off. Choose a matching waistcoat to keep it simple or a contrasting one to add some character.
Client’s Choice: French Navy Texture, Blue Checks/Patterns & Green Texture
Navy Prince of Wales Wool-Silk-Linen by Loro Piana, 260g
Black Tie & Evening Wear Wedding Suit
Evening Weddings & Formal Weddings
Best For: Evening Weddings & Formal Celebrations
Composition: Single Breasted Jacket & Trousers (Waistcoat Optional)
Fabrics: Barathea, Crepe, Twill, Wool Blends & Tropical Wool/Fresco
Tailor’s Notes: The power of black tie lies in its restraint and timelessness—it remains unchanged because it just... works. It has a one-button opening, jetted pockets in a straight line, a satin stripe on the trousers, and a cummerbund on the waist.
Client’s Choice: Black Barathea, Black Crepe, Midnight Navy Wool/Mohair Blends & Velvet
Black Barathea by Piacenza, 360g
Morning Dress & Tails
Formal Weddings & Church Weddings
Best For: Traditional Church Weddings, Formal Daytime Weddings & Society Weddings
Composition: Morning Coat, Double Breasted Waistcoat & Trousers
Fabrics: Black Herringbone, Spring Grey Twill, Cashmere Stripes, Grey Puppytooth and high contrast waistcoat (optional)
Tailor’s Notes: Classical formal daywear features a one-button closure like its evening counterpart. Tails that brush the back of the knee. Choosing a contrast waistcoat allows a flash of personality, opting for a matching waistcoat signals tradition
Client’s Choice: Black Herringbone, Black Wool/Mohair & Charcoal Twill
Charcoal Twill by Drago, 310g
Destination Wedding Suits
Summer & Beach Weddings Best For: Mediterranean Destinations, Tropical Destinations & Beach Weddings
Composition: Two-Piece & Three-Piece Suit
Fabrics: Tropical Wool, Linen, Cotton & Wool-Silk-Linen Blends
Tailor’s Notes: Destination weddings grant you a world of possibilities at your fingertips, Linen is what usually comes to mind when dressing for a hotter climate, great choice if you want the lived in look. I prefer Tropical Wool as this will feel like linen on the body, whilst wearing like wool (minimal creasing). Wool, silk and linen blends are an excellent choice providing a soft handle and drape throughout the garment.
Client’s Choice: Cream/Tan Summer Twill, Green & Mid Blue Wool-Silk-Linen, Brown Tropical Wools
Dark Green Wool, Silk & Linen by Delfino, 255g
Wedding Suits Colours: Traditional vs Modern Trends
Navy & Spring Grey
It’s hard to go wrong with either colour, timeless navy or complementing spring grey. The grey suit has been a wedding staple since the early 20th century, with the navy suit gaining popularity in the mid-20th century.
Navy is classic and versatile, being easy to transition after your wedding and flattering all skin tones. Spring grey is a great choice as it’s complementary to the bride’s dress and a clear distinction from your work suit. Both complimenting a wide range of shirt and tie options.
Neutral Wedding Suits for Grooms
A neutral colour palette for summer and destination weddings provides a classic but modern appearance. Cream suits first became fashionable between 1920-1930 with the rise of leisure and resort wear by designers like Chanel and Brooks Brothers in America, popularised by Hollywood icons Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly on the silver screen.
Beige, Tan & Cream suits are the ideal way of appearing put together and intentional, whilst not being too stuffy. Complimenting the natural lighting and outdoor settings. Your imagination is the limit when choosing such a neutral base for your wedding suit.
Colourful Wedding Suits for Grooms
Your wedding can be a great time to wear something with some personality. Shades of brown and green have gained popularity in recent years, standing out whilst being refined, complimenting a variety of locations and seasons.
Green and brown both work well at outdoor weddings in both summer and winter, with a natural palette that photographs beautifully whilst maintaining a formal base. Brown suits tend to have a traditional inspiration when ordered by grooms, full high-rise trousers and prominent lapels.
The Perfect Wedding Suit Awaits
Don’t allow the amount of choice to overwhelm you, we’re here to help you navigate down the ‘yellow brick road’, consulting on each decision that will make your wedding suit a garment to behold. Book your wedding suit consultation today and let one of our experienced tailors help you on your journey.