This is the most formal option available for grooms. A single breasted suit with a large tail at the back. Jackets are usually black or grey. Traditionally worn with a top hat, striped trousers and a waistcoat. Best for traditional church or formal civil ceremonies.
Don’t be constrained by tradition. Think about what will flatter your groom’s figure. For shorter grooms, a shorter jacket will look best on the big day. The more traditional tail or morning suit can make them look smaller in your pictures. Choose a material weight to match the month in which you are marrying, too. Go for a lighter fabric like linen for the summer months, or if you’re getting married abroad, and a heavier blend of wool in winter.
The classic tail coat has two long tails at the back it should be worn with braces, a white shirt, waistcoat and cravat. Less formal than the morning suit, it is suitable for civil celebrations.
A popular choice for an evening soiree, with plenty of options including a variety of different lapels. Choose black or white and wear with a bow tie for a classic and timeless look. Also a great choice if you’re planning a glamorous or James Bond-type wedding theme!
Some grooms feel more comfortable in a classic everyday style suit, which can be enhanced by a matching waistcoat and cravat. Make the groom stand out from the best man and ushers with a different coloured waistcoat or tie. Formal Tailor has over 160 shades of waistcoats, cummerbunds and cravats.
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Seeing as your speech is probably following the father of the bride, start of your speech by responding to what he said in his – even if that was taking the mick out of you a little bit. A witty, but not over-the-top reply will set a nice tone for the rest of your speech. Plus, remember to thank him for all he’s done for the wedding, especially if you’ve gone the traditional route with the bride’s fam paying for the whole shabang.
Now to thank the rest of the bride’s family! Here you can tell all of your wedding guests about how they’ve helped you out with bringing this perfect day together, but also how they welcomed you into the family – chat about memories and let them know how special they’ve made you feel, and how special they are to you! It will mean a lot to them, trust us.
Your mum may have helped out your new wife with picking that all-important dress, your sisters might have had a few late nights making bunting for your big day, and your dad gave you some top advice on this speech; you’re bound to have a fair few thank yous to say to your own family. But this is your chance to not only thank them for all they’ve done toward the wedding, it’s a time to get a little bit (but not too) soppy. They helped get you to where you are today, aka one of the best days of your life.
Your bride’s VIP girls! You can’t get away without mentioning these girls, otherwise you might have a squad of matching pink dresses on your case once the speeches are over. Plus, if your new wife isn’t making a speech, she’ll most definitely want you to make a thing of how great they’ve been – even the bad bridesmaids will have had their advantages at some time during the wedding planning! Psst… make sure you tell them how beautiful they look, too. Take a leaf out of McFly’s Tom Fletcher’s book…
