Favourbrook Shares a Summer Wedding Guide for Grooms

As wedding season approaches, Favourbrook shares the key foundations of groom style with a Summer Wedding Guide to help navigate the many sartorial choices that come with the big day.

Favourbrook have identified three key pillars of groom style: the 'formal wedding'; the' lounge suit wedding'; and the increasingly popular 'black tie wedding'. All offering its own character and level of formality, allowing grooms to tailor their look to both the setting and their personal style.

FORMAL WEDDINGS
The morning suit remains as a traditional choice for a formal wedding, but there is far more variations within the format than many expect. While the classic black morning coat paired with cashmere stripe trousers remains as a timeless option, modern interpretations include charcoal or navy three-piece styles.

The most important element of a morning suit is the fit, particularly through the shoulders, where adjustments are limited. The tails should fall roughly to the back of the knee, while sleeves should allow a small amount of shirt cuff to show. When tailored correctly, the coat should drape naturally when button, with the lapels lying flat against the chest.

Waistcoats present the greatest opportunity for individuality. From single-breasted to double-breasted silhouettes, fabrics range from lightweight wool gabardine to breathable linen styles that are especially suited to summer ceremonies. Pattern, colour and texture can all be used to introduce personality while maintaining a refined overall look.

FINISHING TOUCHES
The smaller details such as shirts, ties, pocket squares and accessories, play a crucial role in completing a wedding ensemble. A crisp white dress shirt remains the most dependable choice, although subtle pastels or striped options with contrast white collars can add interest while maintaining formality.

Rather than matching each element exactly, Favourbrook often recommends selecting a waistcoat, tie and pocket square that complement one another without being identical. This approach allows the look to feel coordinated while still offering depth and individuality.

THE LOUNGE SUIT WEDDING
For more relaxed summer weddings, the linen suit offers an ideal balance between elegance and comfort. Lightweight and breathable, linen tailoring drapes naturally and softens the traditional formality associated with suiting.

Pastel tones work particularly well for warm-weather celebrations, bringing a sense of seasonal lightness while still remaining appropriate for formal occasions. Paired with a crisp white shirt, these lighter shades allow darker ties and pocket squares to stand out, creating contrast and visual interest.

THE BLACK TIE WEDDING
Black tie weddings have grown increasingly popular in recent seasons, offering a glamorous alternative to traditional daytime dress codes. The classic black tuxedo jacket with satin stripe trousers creates a sleek silhouette, while a pleated dress shirt and bow tie add to the sense of occasion.

More recently, grooms are opting for black tie as a second look for the evening reception, changing from a morning suit into a dinner jacket for dinner and dancing. Brides have been changing looks forever so why not the groom. Variations such as velvet or embellished silk dinner jackets introduce texture and colour while maintaining the elegance of the dress code.

Favourbrook's expert team is on hand to guide grooms through the process, offering personal styling advice to ensure every detail is considered well ahead of the big day. Favourbrook's collections are available in store and online at https://favourbrook.com