Your wedding venue is one of the biggest influences when choosing your wedding suit.

A rustic Essex barn may suit earthy colours such as olive green, forest green, warm brown or textured navy. A manor house, stately home or luxury hotel can suit classic navy, charcoal or a tuxedo.

Beach and destination weddings give you more opportunity to embrace lighter colours and breathable fabrics such as beige, stone, light grey or pale blue.

The key is choosing a suit that feels like it belongs in the setting rather than simply matching one colour used elsewhere in the wedding.

Where are we getting married?

Think about the setting first. A grand hotel, stately home or formal city venue may lend itself to a more traditional or formal suit, whereas a barn, beach or outdoor venue may work better with a relaxed style.

How formal is the venue?

The more formal the venue, the more formal your outfit can be. A black or navy tuxedo may be ideal for a formal setting, while a classic suit can work better for a less formal venue.

What are our guests likely to wear?

Consider the expected dress code and the general standard of dress among your guests. You don’t want to look dramatically underdressed, but you also don’t necessarily need to be significantly more formal than the event requires.

What atmosphere are we creating?

Your suit should support the atmosphere you’re trying to create. Elegant and sophisticated weddings may suit darker, more formal tailoring, while relaxed and informal weddings can work well with lighter colours and softer styling.

Do I normally dress formally?

Your wedding is one of the few occasions where you may be photographed extensively and remembered for what you wore. If you’re normally comfortable in formal clothing, a more traditional suit or tuxedo may feel natural. If you rarely dress formally, a well-fitted but more relaxed suit may be more comfortable.

How do I want to feel when I put my wedding outfit on?

This is one of the most important questions. You should feel confident, comfortable and like yourself. Don’t choose an outfit simply because someone says it’s the traditional choice if you don’t feel good wearing it.