Wedding Suit Hire and Menswear
The perfect outfit is only a click away. From dapper suits to traditional Highland dress, find all the menswear you need from your local suppliers here.
While brides spend days finding their perfect dress, choosing a suit for the groom, the best man, the usher and any page boys can be a bit of an afterthought. The choice of suits is huge, from Highland dress to a casual lounge suit, with morning coats remaining the most popular for traditional weddings. Hiring a suit is quick and easy, and while most good menswear hire shops will insist that they measure you themselves for the best fit, some will allow your best man and ushers to order online if they live a distance from the shop you choose, and will give you guidance on getting the right measurements. Don't forget the other essentials, which may need to coordinate with the bridesmaids dresses or the wedding colour scheme; waistcoat, cravat or tie, shirt, shoes and socks. Unless your bridal party already have suitable suits it is usual for the groom to pay for the suit hire, and certainly to cover the costs of any coordinating waistcoats and cravats.
Morning Suits are traditionally worn for weddings taking place before 3pm. A blue, black or grey tailcoat is worn with plain or pin-striped trousers, white wing-collared shirt, coloured waistcoat, cravat, top hat and gloves.
Frock Coats, are available in a variety of colours and fabrics, with plain black trousers, a wing-collared shirt and a coloured cravat.
Lounge Suits are suitable for less formal weddings and are the usual choice for Registry Offices. Single or double breasted, two or three piece with a plain shirt and coloured tie. A quality lounge suit in light wool or even linen can look effortlessly elegant - and also represents a good investment. Unlike the bridal gown it can be worn again and again.
Black Tie, or Dinner Suits, are a suitable choice for late-afternoon weddings with a formal reception. A black dinner jacket is teamed with tapered trousers and braces, a shirt with a pleated front and turn-down collar, and a black bow tie.
Highland Dress consists of a kilt, a Bonnie Prince Charlie jacket or doublet, a sporran, laced brogues, socks, jabot (frill), cuff and skean dhu (a small dagger in the sock). It is unusual to wear highland dress unless you have strong Scottish connections.
Do you hire or buy? The decision is usually dictated by your budget and the number of people in your wedding party. If you plan to wear an unusual morning suit or 'top hat and tails', it is more appropriate to hire as few men wear them other than on their wedding day. You can find the occasional bargain second hand morning suit that has only been worn once for exactly that reason. A suit that can be re-worn, for work perhaps, can be a good investment, and many grooms feel that their wedding is the right time to invest in a really good quality suit to last for many years. If you have hired any suits, top hats or shirts, arrange for someone to return them after the wedding.
Cravats and waistcoats can be bought off the peg or made to measure. As your colours may need to compliment the bridesmaids' dresses, get as much information on those as possible, a sample of the fabric would really help you out. Don't go over the top with matching your waistcoat, tie and handkerchief - the general idea is to choose a patterned waistcoat, in-keeping with the general colour theme of the wedding, and then highlight the main colour - usually worn by the bridesmaids - by wearing a plain cravat or tie, and handkerchief.
If you are wearing a Morning Suit, then cravats should only be worn by the Groom and Best Man. A high necked waistcoat will stop the cravat from 'escaping'. And remember that it is traditional for the bottom button on your waistcoat to be left undone.
Shepherd & Woodward in Oxford offer many options of wedding suit for your wedding day. The large range of menswear offered will ensure that you find the perfect wedding attire. A large range of waistcoats, cravats ,tie's and accessories available. More info
The Cotswold Tailor offers both bespoke wedding tailoring and luxury hirewear. With shops in both Woodstock and Shipston On Stour, don't leave looking good on your big day to chance. We can cater for all sorts of weddings from traditional to country. More info
Choose your groomswear with style. We offer a wide range of colours and slim fit and standard fit suits/tails. Colours: Royal blue/Electric blue/Navy/light grey/dark grey and baby blue/Traditional tails.Tweed options, gorgeous neckware and much more More info
Hire Class in Beaconsfield is part of the Country House (Menswear) group,it is a family run buisness and specialises in designer clothing from leading Italian houses. More info
Elegans is a mens formal wear shop based in Moss End, Bracknell. Offering the latest mens formal wear for all occasions. With a wide range of accessories. Easily accessible from Bracknell, Maidenhead, Reading. Plenty of free parking available. More info
Keates of Witney Est 1912. Situated in Market Square opposite the Buttercross, representing a landmark for quality and service. Traditional menswear with a modern outlook! Immediate hire available and catering for larger sizes More info
Walters of Oxford offer a wide range of menswear for your wedding day. You will find the ideal wedding suit and everything else you will need for your wedding day. Stocking a large range of waistcoats, ties & cravats, and accessories. More info
The Cotswold Tailor offers both bespoke wedding tailoring and luxury hirewear. With shops in both Woodstock & Shipston On Stour, don't leave looking good on your big day to chance. We can cater for all sorts of weddings from traditional to country. More info
Suits Newbury is an independent formal menswear specialist, based in Newbury, Berkshire. We have a comprehensive retail and hire stock, which is almost all held in store, and readily available. Mens Wear,evening wear, wedding attire. More info
With branches in DORKING, SURBITON & BARNET, Dapper specialises in the sale and hire of mens wedding outfits. From stylish slim fit suits to classic top hat & tails, with alterations on the premises, Dapper will make you look, well, dapper! More info
A Suit That Fits offer you a bespoke service for your Groom and Best Men. Providing you with the chance to have your suit tailor made for the big day. Visit us in store in Birmingham, West Midlands. More info
Brides & Grooms of Lincolnshire have the biggest menswear selection in Lincolnshire, with a suit style, colour and design to suit any groom. You're sure to find the perfect outfit for your wedding. More info
Oliver's Bridal & Formal Wear are based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, serving brides and grooms across Hertfordshire and North London. For grooms looking for their perfect wedding suit hire then we have a range of quality suits and accessories. More info
Daniel John Menswear are based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. We are conveniently located conveniently near the A425, between Leamington Spa and Southam, in peaceful countryside surroundings to give you a relaxed shopping experience. More info
Here at Young’s Hire we understand that you have plenty to think about on your wedding day. Getting everyone in matching outfits can be a chore but with our extensive hire wear collection it couldn't be easier. Based in Bournemouth, Dorset. More info
At Little Anne-Maids, as well as bridal gowns, we also offer menswear for the groom. We hold the largest choice of men’s formal wear in Cornwall so you are sure to find the perfect suit for your wedding. More info
A Suit That Fits offer you a bespoke service for your Groom and Best Men. Providing you with the chance to have your suit tailor made for the big day. Visit us in store in West London. More info
A professional wedding menswear company, Garry Andrew Formal Hire specialises in men's wedding suits in Swindon, Wiltshire. We have a range of styles and sizes to suit every groom. More info
Here at Well Suited For Men we pride ourselves in offering our customers the best quality service when finding the suit for your wedding. Our main showroom is in Dartford, Kent and we also have another store in Bexleyheath. More info
A Suit That Fits offer you a bespoke service for your Groom and Best Men. Providing you with the chance to have your suit tailor made for the big day. Visit us in store in Bristol, Somerset. More info
Anthony Formal Wear is based in Billericay, Essex and offers a range of grooms slim fit wedding suit hire and tailor made services for your unique and bespoke suit. More info
Here at Young’s Hire we understand that you have plenty to think about on your wedding day. Getting everyone in matching outfits can be a chore but with our extensive hire wear collection it couldn't be easier. Based in Northumberland. More info
