Hollywood glam

This season grooms are taking a step back in time by choosing a bit of Hollywood glamour for their big day. The tuxedo is making a welcomed comeback. Once the traditional suit of choice it had taken a back seat as the threepiece took centre stage.

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A favourite of the black-tie event, the tuxedo oozes luxury. This is your chance to channel your inner Bond without the danger, while remaining very much on top of your style game.

Bringing the tuxedo into the 21st century, this time around there is a shift from the traditional black. Hues of burgundy and grey give a contemporary twist to the timeless classic. With added accents of satin and velvet piping, the tux is all about luxury.

In print

Block colours are often the tradition when it comes to grooms wear but this can be a little boring. To break up the monotony, why not introduce a touch of print? We’re not who are we to judge if you dare to be bold?

If brash is not your thing but you want a suit to standout for all the right reasons, a microprint works beautifully. Think of a checked blazer in deep tones of green and the print just for the upper half or if your feeling a bit braver it can be seamlessly brought through to the trousers.

sonality, introduce a print with a shirt instead.

Neutral territory

If you’re having a summer wedding or heading off to sunnier climates to say ‘I do’, the traditional suit can be a little washed landscape of traditional Spanish villages or on a beautiful sandy beach.

What works at home doesn’t always translate well to foreign lands. Perfect for a beach wedding opt for sandy tones matched with a crisp white shirt for a relaxed, fresh look.

The fabric is crucial here, as you don’t want to be melting like a sweaty Betty as you wait for the bride to arrive. Choose a cotton-linen blend that is breathable so even if she’s an hour late you’ll still look great.

While we may not get blazing heat here in Ireland, it’s still nice to freshen up your grooms wear for a summer wedding. In keeping with lighter tones a light blue or blush pink would work well for a boho style wedding in the gardens of Ireland.

Final touches

Elevate your wedding day style with accessories. This is the perfect way to let your personality shine through and to add a more personal touch to your look. If you love a statement tie choose a bold print or match the tones with that of

A dickie bow is always a nice alternative to the traditional and it works well with a funky print.

Pocket squares are another great way to uplift a look. Be daring with a bright pop of colour sneaking out of your suit pocket.

If there is the touch of the hipster brimming inside youterned socks.

Suit you

As weddings move more towards a tailored event that It’s no longer just about the bride’s dress giving us the wow factor on the day, the blokes are getting in on the action to. While it might be easier to buy a suit off the rack, going the extra sartorial distance for your big day is a must.

A bespoke suit is a personal piece that will last a lifetime. Whether it’s a traditional, contemporary or quirky, the and this is easily achieved with a bespoke suit. This option will offer more in terms of fabric and print giving you a oneoff suit like no other.