Groomed to succeed: how to dress for a summer 2024 wedding

A well-curated and well-fitted ensemble naturally makes all the difference to a groom’s appearance. Yet with so many lavish pieces on the market, it can be a boggling ordeal to whittle down the brands offering wedding attire for men eager to appear not only elegant, but also fashion-forward.

When it comes to selecting a suitable suit or tuxedo for your big day, focus on designs that display your own sense of style. This is best achieved through the bespoke and made-to-measure services offered by some of the world’s leading tailors. For instance, Clothsurgeon, a cult London label with A-list fans that include Riz Ahmed, Lewis Hamilton, Drake and A$AP Rocky, is the first bespoke streetwear shop to open on the city’s fabled Savile Row and puts a wholly contemporary spin on the street’s storied tailoring traditions.

Founded by Rav Matharu in 2012, the brand offers menswear created to exacting standards from fabrics sourced from across the globe. If it’s a more formal approach you’re after, however, Richard Anderson, a Savile Row staple since 2001, with clients that include Ian McKellen, Bryan Ferry and the late George Michael, is your go-to, combining centuries of tradition with a clean, elongated cut in its signature one-button house style.

It’s not just storied tailoring houses offering top-notch suiting, mind you. Dior has its own line of men’s wedding wear called Celebration(s), which includes tuxedos, cufflinks, derby shoes and essential accessories like pocket squares, ties and cummerbunds in lustrous silk. The brand’s classic-cut tuxedo is ideal for those seeking a timeless fit in sandblasted virgin wool with sleek details like satin-covered buttons and inserts on the trousers.

Got the suit nailed? Then it’s time to consider the shirt to pair it with. Whether you prefer to keep it simple or have a penchant for experimentation, don’t be afraid to inject some colour into your wedding look with shirting in vibrant or pastel hues. Brands like Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Prada have wearable pieces like Oxfords and camp-collar styles full of personality thanks to their brightly coloured prints and eye-catching geometric designs. Elsewhere, Favourbrook, established in 1990, adds texture to its dress shirts with frills and pleating in unusual hues like burnt orange, ivory and dusk pink.

Otherwise, a strategically placed ruby, emerald, sapphire or coloured diamond is sure to up your wedding day game, such as those dreamed up by Cindy Chao, who recently dressed actor Matthew McConaughey at the Oscars in a sculptural ribbon brooch set with a 3.34-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond at its centre. Or, if you’re more of an antique obsessive, opt for something vintage. Chalamet gave the archival brooch trend a stamp of approval back in 2020 when he wore a vintage 1955 Cartier piece, bedazzled with rubies and diamonds, on the red carpet at the Oscars.

Once you’ve locked in the perfect suit, shirt and accessories, footwear is the final consideration. When it comes to formal shoe styles fit for a wedding, options are aplenty, but we’d recommend legendary designer Manolo Blahnik. Available in suede or velvet in a luxe brown, black or midnight blue, the British brand’s Carlton loafers are topped with a glittering square crystal buckle and trimmed with grosgrain ribbon for a sleek finish. The Manolo lace-ups, meanwhile, are perfect for elevating casual suiting without looking out of place in a two-tone monochrome finish.

Above all, when it comes to wedding day dressing, stay true to your style and always, prioritise quality. A wedding may only last one day, but these investment-worthy pieces will be treasured for a lifetime.