The wedding party suit is one of the most-photographed elements of any wedding — which makes getting it right both important and surprisingly straightforward. Here's how to coordinate a wedding party to look unified without losing individual style.
The groom's suit sets the tone
The groom should pick his suit first. The fabric, lapel style and colour of his jacket cascade down to the rest of the party. Common decisions:
- Coordinating, not matching. Groomsmen in the same fabric but a different colour than the groom looks classic and lets the groom stand out.
- Same colour, different shade. Groomsmen in charcoal, groom in navy.
- Same shade, different style. Groomsmen in three-piece suits, groom in two-piece and waistcoat only.
Father of the bride considerations
The father of the bride should wear something that complements but doesn't match the groomsmen. A subtle pattern — pinstripe, herringbone, check — works well. A traditional morning suit or tuxedo is appropriate for very formal weddings; a single-breasted business suit for civil ceremonies.
How to time the deliveries
Wedding parties typically plan ahead like this:
- 12-16 weeks out: Groom places order. Easify measurement scheduled for groomsmen.
- 10-14 weeks out: Production begins. Groomsmen submit measurements.
- 4-6 weeks out: Groomsmen's garments complete and delivered. Two-week buffer for any last-minute alterations.
- 2 weeks out: Groom's garment delivered.
What we recommend
For Perth weddings, place your order at least three months ahead of the date. We can produce in as little as four weeks for solo orders, but wedding parties benefit from earlier planning. The Arden & Wolfe wedding package includes:
- Free group Easify fitting via video call
- Coordinated fabric selection across the party
- Free shipping to one address for the entire party
- Two-week pre-delivery buffer
Email dhairyaarora5@gmail.com to start your wedding party consultation.