Beach weddings are an increasingly popular choice for couples and linen suits are an increasingly popular choice for bridegrooms. A beach wedding by its nature tends to be bright and warm and a linen suit will help keep you cool. Linen also looks smart without looking stuffy, the perfect combination for the ideal beach wedding.

To balance formality, smartness and comfort, a white linen suit is the first choice in groom’s attire. The degree of formality will be largely dependent on the bride. If she is wearing a traditional white wedding dress, then a well cut suit in Irish linen is best. On the other hand, if she has chosen to go for a less traditional, casual or simple outfit, then you should balance it with a casual, lightly structured Italian linen suit. Of course, you should not see her dress before the big day, but you can make some discreet inquiries as to the style of it in advance.

A white suit is perhaps the best color suit for the bridegroom although you might also like to consider other light colors. Finishing off the suit presents some room for individuality. You may wish to go barefoot if the bride is, but, if not, a good pair of tan or light brown loafers will look smart. Make sure your belt matches them too. You might also consider co-ordinating with the rest of the wedding party. A tie, or even a shirt, that matches the bridesmaids’ dresses is a simple and popular solution. Finally, be sure to wear a hat. It always adds a touch distinction and style to a man. For a beach wedding a panama hat is the perfect choice.

Whichever style of linen suit you choose the great advantage for the groom is that you can wear your wedding outfit again and again. Presuming you can still fit in to it, of course. A good linen suit will last a long time and can be worn on many occasions throughout the summer or on vacation. Fort this reason alone, it is worth getting a good linen suit for your wedding.

Many people shy away from linen because they think it is difficult to wear or to maintain. While it does take a little more care than other materials, linen can look great and last a long time. It can be dressed up or down as you choose and always looks well. As men become more aware of the importance of looking well they should become more aware of the importance of linen in menswear. Your wedding may be the biggest day of your life but there is no reason why you can’t feel special every day in a linen suit.

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