Guide & Inspiration
Choosing your Wedding Outfit
When you’re planning a wedding, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is what to wear. After all, you want to look your best on your big day, and choosing the right outfit is takes some consideration. Here’s an easy-to-follow guide to help you choose the perfect wedding outfit. The idea behind this guide is to give you an idea of the types of suits there are, and what suits could be right for your wedding. That way you can easily ask for it and make an informed purchase.
Venue and Season
Consider the venue and time of year. The location and season of your wedding will play a big part in determining what you should wear. You want your suit to work with the environment, not against it. For example, wearing a thin linen suit in the middle of a cold winter would feel wrong in most cases – and be terribly cold. A practical way to think about it is that the season determines the fabric and the venue determines the style.
If you’re getting married in the colder months of the year, your choice of fabric should reflect this. It should be at least somewhat heavy and warm, such as flannel, tweed or another type of woollen fabric. Lighter fabrics such as linen, cotton and thin fabrics would be out of place because you’d feel uncomfortable in the suit. If you’re getting married in late spring, summer or early autumn, you’re more likely to be in the heat than the cold, and your suit should reflect that. Light and breezy fabrics such as airy wools, linen, cotton or hopsack are great options if you want a suit that is comfortable when the sun is shining.
Now, venue and style are less directly related than fabric and season. To be precise, the suit doesn’t have to match the venue, but rather the feel of the celebration you want to have there. If you’re going for a classic, formal wedding, a dark three-piece suit in navy or midnight blue is an excellent choice, and if you want something a little less formal, you can go for a lighter colour like tan or beige. If you want a wedding that is more down to earth and perhaps more natural, a simple two-piece linen suit is a wonderful choice.
Theme and Color scheme
Once you’ve chosen the venue and time of year, you can start thinking about a theme and colour scheme for your wedding. This will help to coordinate the outfits of the bride, groom and wedding party and create a cohesive look. Now, this is very much up to each individual couple and we don’t want to make any direct recommendations. We simply advise you to consider that your outfit should match the atmosphere you’re trying to create.
If you’re having a summer wedding on the beach, a light and airy suit without a waistcoat would play with the scenery. Whereas a dark and stiff tail coat (the penguin) would look quite out of place.
If you’re having a Gala themed wedding in a majestic ballroom and castle-like venue, a midnight blue smoking with a thin waistcoat is the garment for the job. But if you were to wear a loose, colourful, unlined suit, you would risk looking a little lost in the grand surroundings.
However, it is perfectly possible to have the most stylish and chic party on the beach and a punk party in a castle, it is your wedding and you should celebrate it however you like! We promise that we can provide a suit for almost any theme. However, if you want your wedding to have a certain style, think about it before you buy your suit. Firstly, it is easier to decide on fabrics etc. if you have a theme/style in mind. Secondly, your guests will be relying on the groom as a reference for what to wear.
Grooms clothing = dress code
One of the more traditional ways of letting your guests know how you’d like them to dress for the wedding is to write what the groom will be wearing on the invitation. This way you’re not asking them to do anything, but giving them a framework to work with.
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New786,76 €Introducing our Black linen suit, a standout piece from our linen collection. Custom-made to your body measurements, this suit is crafted from 100% linen by the renowned Baird McNutt fabric mill in Ireland, weighing 320g/m. It offers exceptional breathability and comfort, making it perfect for various occasions. Its versatility allows for easy dressing up or down. Explore the full range of suits in our Linen collection .
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New786,76 €This Khaki Twill Linen Suit is very classical take on a suit in tropical fashion. The light color does a wonderful job at showcasing the airy cloth, and thus the suit is one of the most leisurely designs we provide. The style we've presented here is casual, emphasising the less formal characteristics of the linen, but you could also contrast the informal color and make the suit with roped shoulders.
Linen is a fabric for the summer, it will wrinkle beautifully as plant fibres should. The fabric weighs 320 g/m2 which is light enough to allow air to circulate without being so thin that it becomes see-through. The Twill weave gives the fabric, and the suit, a firmer and more lavish structure than what is typical for suits made from Linen.
It is the perfect suit for being outside in the sun this summer, and can be styled in a variety of ways. Especially because the suit in itself is so informal it lends itself beautifully to be styled up a bit, where it with a crisp white shirt and a selection of your favorite accessories like a subtly patterned midnight blue tie, black sunglasses and maybe even a black pocket square if your feeling bold. Otherwise you can double down on the informality of the garment and combine it with a t-shirt and boating shoe like Sebago’s. Like most rather informal suits this khaki linen suit lends itself to be worn as separats.
The fabric comes from the Baird McNutt mill in Ireland. It is a family business that thrives in the harsh Irish weather and specialises in the production of linen fabrics. The fabrics are woven using traditional methods, and have a low environmental impact, due to sustainable farming practices. To learn more about the mill please visit their website. [ https://www.bairdmcnuttirishlinen.com/ ]
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933,82 €Blue TwistAir Suit- The ultimate suit for almost any occasion. The TwistAir fabric, exclusively from Mond, is our latest and most comprehensive fabric collection to date. Woven in the UK, this 300g fabric features a breathable, wrinkle-resistant weave. With a softening finish, TwistAir is not only comfortable but also offers a natural stretch. Ideal for various occasions, TwistAir keeps you cool and fresh with its breathability. It maintains a polished look, thanks to its remarkable resistance to wrinkles. Experience the luxury of its soft touch and elegant drape. Elevate your wardrobe and make a statement with Mond's exclusive TwistAir collection.
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933,82 €Navy TwistAir – a hallmark of versatility that effortlessly adapts to various occasions, be it business, special events, or casual outings.
The TwistAir fabric, woven exclusively from Mond, is our latest and most comprehensive fabric collection to date. Woven in the UK, this 300g fabric features a breathable, wrinkle-resistant weave.
With a softening finish, TwistAir is not only comfortable but also offers a natural stretch. Ideal for various occasions, TwistAir keeps you cool and fresh with its breathability. It maintains a polished look, thanks to its remarkable resistance to wrinkles.
Experience the luxury of its soft touch and elegant drape.
Our TwistAir fabrics are designed to be the ultimate fabric that checks all the boxes for every wearer – from the busy professional at the office to the groom seeking a sharp and comfortable look on their wedding day.
This fabric features an open weave that facilitates excellent breathability and unmatched comfort.
Accessories
Accessorise wisely. Once you’ve chosen your main outfits, it’s time to think about your accessories. These include shoes, pocket squares, cufflinks, ties and other items that complete the look. Accessories become increasingly important the longer you’ll be wearing the suit, as they add layers of complexity to the outfit and keep it visually interesting for longer periods of time.
Belt and shoes are the biggest, most noticeable and indispensable, but if your trousers have side adjustments, make sure they match as anything else will look rather messy. Another good rule of thumb is that black is the most formal choice and brown works with most colours except brown. The safest thing to do is to ask your tailor what type of shoe he would recommend with your suit.
Whether you choose to wear a tie or bow tie is a matter of personal taste and the type of suit you are wearing; smokers generally wear bow ties, we only recommend that you go for a single colour. To add that extra layer of complexity to your suit, we recommend cufflinks and a pocket square.
Ask MOND
Choosing a suit for your wedding can seem like a daunting task at a time when you already have so much on your plate. So we hope this guide will help you decide what kind of suit you want.
Our best advice is to find a tailor you trust and let them take the weight off your shoulders. We’re happy to be that tailor and invite you to come into the store for a chat or to book a free fitting.
