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What Colour Suit Should Your Groom be Wearing?

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Will Rainer Updated:
26th of July 2024

It's easy to get caught up on your wedding dress or your bridesmaid dresses, but what about the groom? What your groom and groomsmen are wearing is becoming more and more important as men continue to break the mould with their suit choices, but how do you know which colour is best for your husband-to-be? From traditional black to to more striking colours, read our advice here on wedding suits for men!

Black

Bride and groom cutting cake at Holmes Mill
The McHendrys

Let's start with the traditional, as the old saying goes: “if it ain't broke, don't fix it”. A sleek and stylish option, it's hard to go wrong with a black suit or tuxedo. You can pair it with almost any colour, and it always looks great. It also makes for a striking choice if you decide to opt for a monochrome theme. Black is definitely the way to go for those grooms that want a traditional, stylish look. 

Grey

Bride and groom embracing outside of Ardington House

An often understated yet sophisticated option, grey suits became so popular partly because of their perfect marriage with pink, meaning that it's a great way to match your groom with bridesmaids and flowers. If you're worried that a grey wedding suit may be too uninspired, but you still love them, why not mix it up with different fabrics? You could use a thicker, tweed like fabric to give it a more on-trend look and add more interest to the outfit.

Blue

Bride and groom sat in car

No one can deny that there is a reason why blue wedding suits are so popular. With suits traditionally appearing in a more navy shade, in recent years we have seen a rise in brighter blue tones. If your groom wants to wear something that is more fashion forward, but doesn't want to overshadow you by going for something too striking, blue is the perfect option. It also looks great with brown, so can be paired perfectly with some tan brogues and a belt!

Beige

Groom wearing a beige suit, sat next to bride on a wall

Offering a natural, yet classy look, beige suits are becoming more and more popular with grooms. With a warm, neutral tone that works incredibly well during the summer months, a beige suit is a quickly becoming a staple garment that will seamlessly match any wedding theme, regardless of the season. If you're looking to add a pop of colour to your wedding outfit, a beige suit pairs well with a navy or burgundy tie to create a refined look for your big day.

Burgundy

Alanna & Leo real wedding at Lambeth Assembly Hall
Marni V Photography

Burgundy suits are an emerging trend with those looking to break the mould with their suit choices and stray from the classic blacks and greys. This could be a great way for your groom and groomsmen to stand out as trend-setters at your wedding. The dark shade means that it's easy to pair with shirts, ties and accessories and could be a great way to introduce a some colour into your wedding party.

Green

Groom wearing a green suit at a wedding ceremony

A less traditional choice compared to navy or grey wedding suits, opting for green will make you stand out on your big day. Complementary to many different skin tones, a green wedding suit is an option that will look great on a wide array of grooms. The colour green is also associated with growth, harmony, and renewal, making it a great symbolic choice as you embark on a new chapter in life with your partner.

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About the author
With a hospitality background and hands-on wedding experience, Will understands all of the effort that goes on behind the scenes at a wedding and is our go-to specialist on wedding food and drinks. You can often find Will writing about wedding venues from quaint countryside hotels to rustic barns and grand castles or showcasing the amazing real weddings of newlyweds across the country. Having recently graduated with his master's degree and highly skilled at analysis and research, Will is the best person to speak to if you need to gather advice and information fast!
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