Where to buy wedding suits for your big day

AS the groom, you want to look your best on the big day — and if you're struggling with where to buy wedding suits for men, we're here to help.

We've rounded up some of the best men's wedding suits, from the high street to high-end, with something to suit everyone and every style of wedding.

We've found the best places to buy wedding suitsCredit: Getty

If you've never had to shop for a wedding suit before, it can be hard to know where to start looking for where to buy wedding suits, especially with so many different styles to choose from.

Traditionally men wore formal morning suits to get married, which usually consisted of a black jacket with tails, a waistcoat and sometimes even a top hat.

Nowadays, however, lots of other styles of suit are appropriate to wear for a wedding, including colourful designs, fashionable slim-cut shapes and ones made from fabrics such as tweed or tartan.

It's important that you feel comfortable on your big day, so choose a suit that not only fits well but also is in keeping with your style – if you always wear skinny jeans then you might want to stick to a slim-fit suit, for example.

Where to buy wedding suits

Moss Bros

Moss Bros should be one of your first ports of call when looking for a wedding suit as the well-known menswear retailer sells so many different styles, from traditional cuts to more modern designs.

For a formal wedding, there's a good choice of tuxedos and three-piece designs, while gents after a more modern look will love the pastel-coloured linen suits.

For a truly bespoke experience, you can even get your suit custom-made to your exact measurements.

Don't want to buy one? Moss Bros also offers a suit rental service, with prices starting from £79.95.

Slim Fit Navy Matte Linen Suit, from £279 – buy here
Tailored Fit Light Grey Marl Performance Suit, from £159 – buy here
Tailored Fit Black Peak Lapel Tuxedo, £299 – buy here

River Island

If you're looking for a high street option and favour a slim or skinny-fitting wedding suit, River Island is worth checking out.

From classic black and navy to bolder white and checked suits, there's a great selection for the fashionable chap, with lots of the designs also available in River Island's 'big & tall' section.

They don't look too 'wedding-y' either, so we reckon you'll get plenty of use out of them, especially as a guest to other people's weddings.

You can also shop for all your extras at the same time, like wedding shoes and accessories.

Blue Skinny Fit Suit Jacket, £95 – buy here
Blue Skinny Fit Suit Trousers, £45 – buy here
Grey Slim Fit Check Suit Jacket, £65 – buy here
Grey Slim Fit Check Suit Trousers, £35 – buy here

ASOS

One of the great things about shopping for a wedding suit on ASOS is that you can browse a huge range of brands – not just ASOS's designs but also labels such as New Look, Topman and Selected Homme.

We found thousands of jackets, trousers and waistcoat options on the website, with prices starting from under £10 in the sale – perfect if you're on a budget.

If this amount of choice is a little overwhelming, you can filter your search by categories such as 'slim fit suits', 'linen fit suits' and 'suits for weddings'.

ASOS is also the place for you if you're after a real statement or fashion-forward suit, as they have lots in bright colours or oversized cuts.

There's currently a big sale on the website too, so now's a great time to browse ASOS's suits section.

Topman Skinny Textured Suit in Black, £49 (Was £70) – buy here
Viggo Cord Suit Jacket in Blue, £82.50 (Was £165) – buy here
ASOS DESIGN Skinny Suit Jacket in Black, £52 (Was £60) – buy here

Charles Tyrwhitt

This white dinner jacket is a great formal optionCredit: Charles Tyrwhitt

Similar to Moss Bros, Charles Tyrwhitt is a great place to look if you're after a more traditional style of wedding suit.

The website has a carefully edited selection of morning suits, dinner suits and tuxedos, with prices starting from £299.95 for a two-piece.

You can filter your search online by 'slim fit' and 'classic fit' – ideal if you already know which style suits you best.

There are currently some great deals to be found in the sale too, saving you money on some high-quality tailoring.

Shawl Lapel Dinner Suit, £249.95 (Was £399.95) - buy here
Prince Of Wales Ultimate Performance Suit in Navy, £399.95 – buy here
Dinnerwear Jacket in Ivory, £249.95 - buy here

Hawes & Curtis

Another go-to for wedding suitsCredit: Hawes & Curtis

We think Hawes & Curtis suits are the perfect balance between classic and modern, with styles that look smart and timeless.

This British retailer particularly excels in tweed, flannel and herringbone suits; perhaps for a winter or countryside wedding.

There's a great selection of linen suits too, which would suit an overseas wedding.

Handily you can shop all two or three elements of your suit at once, so no struggling to find a matching waistcoat or trousers.

Stone 3 Piece Cotton Linen Slim Italian Suit, £499 – buy here
Royal Blue Herringbone Linen 3 Piece Tailored Italian Suit, £549 - buy here
Black Shawl Slim Dinner Suit, £399 - buy here

Reiss

Classic tailoring on the high streetCredit: Reiss

Reiss is our go-to for high-quality workwear and occasionwear on the high street, so a lot of its suits are perfect to wear for a wedding too.

They're all quite classic in design and colour (don't expect any bright fabric or super-skinny trousers ) but a suit from Reiss will last you a lifetime.

We especially love this cream linen suit, which also comes in navy.

Kin Slim Fit Single Breasted Linen Blazer, £298 - buy here
Ace Velvet Blazer, £298 - buy here
Hope Modern Fit Travel Waistcoat, £98 - buy here

Liberty London

Pick up a designer suit at LibertyCredit: Liberty London

If you want to spoil yourself for your wedding day, treat yourself to a suit from a designer brand at Liberty.

There aren't very many options on the website (you'll probably find more in-store) but a handful of Paul Smith designs caught our eye for their luxe cuts and top-quality fabric.

Expect to pay for this quality of tailoring though, as prices online start from £975.

Paul Smith The Kensington Slim-Fit Pin Dot Wool Suit, £1,145 - buy here
Paul Smith The Soho Tailored-Fit Wool Suit, £975 - buy here
Tailored-Fit Wool-Mohair Evening Suit, £1,100 - buy here

Marks & Spencer

You can't go wrong with M&SCredit: Marks & Spencer

No search for a wedding suit should be complete without looking at Marks & Spencer.

The retailer is a high street icon for a reason, and it sells a large selection of men's suits and a wide range of sizes – and at a great price.

Of course, many of them are more suited for the office, but some would make brilliant wedding outfits too.

We're particularly drawn to this pale pink number, which would be perfect for spring, while this popular suit comes in various colours.

Regular Fit Stretch Suit Jacket, £70 - buy here
Slim Fit Wool Blend Herringbone Suit Jacket, £110 - buy here
Slim Fit Stretch Tuxedo Jacket, £85 - buy here

BoohooMan

Fashionable designs at affordable pricesCredit: BoohooMan

If you're looking for a wedding suit on a budget, BoohooMan is well worth a look - especially as there's currently a huge sale on, with 30% off loads of styles.

Selling a lot of bright colours and skinny cuts, we think BoohooMan's suits are perfect for a younger groom – although you can still find some timeless classics, such as this double-breasted design.

On the website the suit jackets and trousers are usually sold separately, so check that you're buying the matching set before clicking 'buy'!

Slim Single Breasted Suit Jacket, £31.50 (Was £45) - buy here
Super Skinny Check Single Breasted Blazer, £31.50 (Was £45) - buy here
Mix and Match Slim Fit Suit, from £14 (Was £20) - buy here

Selfridges

Selfridges is a great place to browse if you want to spend a little extra on your wedding suit as it stocks a wide range of high street and designer brands, including Paul Smith, Armani, Tom Ford and Armani.

At the cheaper end, there are the likes of Ted Baker (who are brilliant for navy suits ) and if you want to blow the budget then treat yourself to some Tom Ford tailoring, coming in at over £4,000.

Ted Baker Perthjs Single-Breasted Wool Suit Jacket, £239 - buy here
Reiss Poker Single-Breasted Slim-Fit Stretch-Wool Blend Suit Jacket, £328 - buy here
The Kooples Slim-Fit Straight-Leg Wool Suit Trousers, £215 - buy here

Can you wear a black suit to a wedding?

Yes, you absolutely can wear a black suit to a wedding; in fact, we think it can look really cool.

Morning suit jackets are traditionally black (although they're often paired with grey trousers), and tuxedos are usually black too.

To stop a black suit from looking too 'funeral attire', it's all about what you pair it with – for example, instead of wearing it with a white shirt and black tie, why not try an open-neck printed shirt, a T-shirt or trainers?

We've found some of the best black wedding suits in the round-up above from brands like Topman, ASOS and River Island.

What colour suit for a wedding?

Traditionally grooms wore classic coloured suits for a wedding – black, grey, navy – but nowadays the options are endless.

We think that if in doubt, navy and dark grey suits will always look flattering and timeless, and you could always add a twist by opting for a checked fabric.

Other dark colours can add a modern spin, such as burgundy, dark green or brown, and if you're getting married in the summer or a hot location, a cream suit could look great.

Alternatively, you could go all out with a pastel or brightly coloured two- or three-piece.

While the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident in your suit, it's important to discuss your options with your fiancé/fiancée to ensure the style is in keeping with the wedding overall.

What colour tie to wear with a grey suit for a wedding?

If you've decided to wear a grey suit for your wedding, you'll want to make sure that accessories such as the tie perfectly complement it.

We think that a black tie can look a little too stark against a grey suit, so instead try a more muted colour.

Dark red or dark blue looks nice, as do pastel colours like pale pink, green or blue.

Alternatively, you could opt for a tie in a different shade of grey, and perhaps one with a print or pattern on it – this textured tie from Moss Bros comes in loads of different colours.

One nice idea is to match your tie to the bridesmaids' dresses, flowers or tableware, to keep with your wedding's theme.

What colour tie to wear with a navy suit for a wedding?

Navy is one of the most common colours of wedding suits for men, and you can personalise your look depending on what colour tie you pick.

Pairing a navy suit with a pale pink tie is a popular choice amongst grooms, and pale blue, grey or light yellow ties will give a similar look.