A GOOD FIT Please can you give us some ideas for my soon-to-be husband’s wedding suit for our summer celebration next year? Meet the expert: George Arkwright is the brand development manager at Zebel Bespoke which offers a bespoke suit tailoring experience with a one-to-one service, tailoring specialists and skilled craftspeople on hand. They also provide a full in-house tailoring service on pre-existing garments and have branches in Exeter and London. George says: Zebel Bespoke, a premier purveyor of fine bespoke suiting is here to guide you through the latest trends for men’s attire at weddings in 2023. The first is the colour green which is very much in vogue. Whether it’s sage green or forest green, fabrics like wool, linen and thicker ones like tweed in this stunning shade are becoming very popular. After a few years of working from home, and with a rise in laid-back, rustic-inspired weddings, many grooms-to-be are looking for something a little less formal for their wedding suiting. They’re straying from the blues, greys and blacks in favour of something a little more playful, eye-catching and informal. Double-breasted suiting has been making a comeback for several years but seems to be reaching its peak now. The wrap-around nature of double-breasted suiting provides length and contour, allowing more freedom to the cut and styling of the trouser. Adding that refined ‘70s edge to the look, we think double-breasted suiting is a must this season! Pinstripes are traditionally businesswear - sticking with muted colours and a white stripe, we can understand that customers see this as more Wall Street than wedding wear. However, recently several clothiers have been making beautiful patterns with an interesting combination of colours and styles. Asymmetric stripes, contrasting light block and stripe combinations and multi-coloured stripes have all been seen and we think that styled correctly, pinstripes can look fantastic standing at the altar! Techwear has also been a growing trend for several years now. The marriage of function with fashion has always existed in a masculine fashion, and wedding suiting is no exception. With a belted, cinched waist providing a striking silhouette, and the addition of pockets for a rough and ready look, this style of safari jacket generally differs from traditional men’s suiting, and we think this is an exciting elevation of standard wedding wear. Zebel Bespoke | 07593 131 775 | www.zebel.co.uk HAPPY TWIXMAS Where can we enjoy a festive Cornish mini-moon? Editor of Your Devon & Cornwall Wedding Claire Ridley suggests enjoying a Scarlet Christmas. This Xmas, why not book a four-night, laid-back luxurious break at the adult-only hotel and spa, Scarlet? Located on the Cornish clifftops of Mawgan Porth, Scarlet is a peaceful coastal escape and the ideal option for those looking for a slower pace this festive season. Guests are invited to relax in the hotel’s lounges, soak up the coastal views, venture down to the beach for walks, pamper themselves in the spa and indulge in the finest festive food, including a five-course tasting menu on the night of arrival, daily two-course breakfast and a three-course, sea-view dinner on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Each night, guests will receive a specially selected gift and a special Scarlet hamper to take home on their departure. On Boxing Day, guests can go for an invigorating dip, hosted by King Surf on the beach just a short walk from the hotel. For those who would prefer something warmer, why not enjoy a Clifftop Hot Tub, or Candlelit Copper Tub experience to round off this truly memorable Christmas getaway? Why not make the most of those festive days between Christmas and New Year with a three-night stay at Scarlet? Guests can indulge in a spa treatment or experience, rest up in a sea-view bedroom with gifts delivered nightly and enjoy the mouth-watering dishes on the menu at the Scarlet Restaurant plus take home a special Scarlet hamper on departure. An invigorating sea dip taking place on 28th December at the nearby Mawgan Porth Beach will be hosted by King Surf. Rates start from £2,670 for two people in a Just Right room for four nights from 23rd - 27th December 2022. Rates start from £1,885 for two people in a Just Right room for three nights from 27th - 30th December 2022. To find out more, visit www.scarlethotel.co.uk/offers/scarlet-Christmas-2022 63 EXPERT ADVICE
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