Bring on the boys When it comes to the guys, some love clothes shopping and others have to be dragged kicking and screaming! Whatever camp your man is in, there are some things that just can’t be left to chance. It’s a good idea to be on the same page when it comes to colours and style, so you can complement each other. Even if it’s a no-theme kind of wedding, it’s nice to be able to distinguish the groom from the rest of the boys – even if it’s just with a distinctive tie, quirky waistcoat or hat! Anna Hare of Pure Suit Hire (www.puresuithire.co.uk) knows a thing or two about how to dress the whole gang. Read on for her top tips: ❤ The best time to start looking for the gents’ outfits, especially the groom’s, is once the wedding date and venue have been confirmed and the bride has found her gown. This way, you can take these important factors into account when choosing the perfect look. If you’re getting married in a relaxed, informal setting you might want to reflect that and go for a soft tweed or for a more formal, stately home wedding, morning suits make a timeless statement. Also, if the groom usually wears a suit for work, they might want to consider something completely different to their everyday style. ❤ Next think about colours, blues and greys are always popular and there’s a vast array of options available to choose from. Whatever you decide, make sure to try and tie it in with the general theme of the wedding, and maybe think about coordinating the ties with the bridesmaids’ dresses or flower colours to bring the whole wedding party together. ❤ If you’re planning to hire the men’s outfits, an easy way to cut down on stress is for just the bride and groom, or groom and his best man to decide. The final choice should ideally be made around six months before the big day and the rest of the groomsmen don’t need to be measured until around six weeks before the wedding. ❤ When choosing the suits, make sure your supplier has the range of sizes to fit everyone in your party. You’ll want the father-of-the-bride to look just as smart as the groom and the pageboys too and matching outfits are always great. ❤ Remember, shopping for the menswear should be a fun, easy process, so make sure you give yourself time and enjoy it! BRIDAL PARTY 55
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