Here Are the Best Blue Wedding Suits for Grooms, Groomsmen, and Guests (2024)

FAQs

Can I wear a blue suit to a wedding as a guest? ›

If it is a day/early afternoon wedding feel free to wear a medium grey or blue suit. If the wedding is an evening or nighttime event it is best to stay in the darker realm of suit colors like black or charcoal. Now, this is still a great time to play with fashion, try our green suit or a dark patterned tie.

The appropriate attire for a groom depends on cultural customs, personal style, and the formality of the event. Here are some traditional options: Suit or Tuxedo: A classic choice for many grooms, a well-fitted suit or tuxedo in black, navy blue, or gray is timeless and elegant.

Navy and grey suits are common, however lighter natural tones (such as cream, stone and pale blue) will help set you apart from other guests; especially if you have medium or dark skin. A beige two-piece suit is an excellent option, teamed with a crisp white shirt and suede made-to-order loafers.

Burgundy ties work well with darker or midnight blue suits. In fact, any tie that has a similar colour strength is likely to set the look off nicely. Moss green, a similar shade of dark blue, dark grey – all of these colours will work well.

Semi-Formal: For daytime weddings, women can wear a knee-length or midi dress, while men can wear a lighter-colored suit. For evening events, opt for darker colors and more formal attire. Dressy Casual: Women can wear a casual dress or separates, while men should wear dress pants with a collared shirt and blazer.

Basically, wedding guests are off the hook if they absolutely cannot wear a tuxedo. A dark suit and tie would be acceptable black tie optional wedding attire for men, but wear a tux if you can. Prefer to dress it down? Try a black satin necktie or a black and white bow tie in a pattern.

Classic and Traditional

For a timeless, traditional wedding, classic colors like black, navy, or charcoal gray are perennial favorites. These colors exude sophistication and elegance, ensuring the groom looks sharp and polished. Deeper tones are also appropriate for evening weddings.

Traditionally, a groom and his groomsmen wear matching tuxedos or suits, but today there are no hard rules. If you want the groom and groomsmen to wear the same attire, whether it be a suit or a dress shirt and pants, consider the following: What is your wedding theme/what are your wedding colors?

There's no wedding tradition dictating that the groom's tie should match that of their groomsmen (anecdotally, I've seen it happen but that's the groom's call). It's far more common for the groomsmen's ties to be the same color, or at least some sort of coordinated palette.

Navy suits

Navy is the most popular men's suit color, hands down, making up 50% of all suits. It makes sense, as the colour navy represents power and authority — both traits one wants to feel when they wear a suit. That's why navy is known as the presidential suit color.

What color suit not to wear to a wedding? ›

Never Wear White

This rule goes regardless of the dress code. Yes, you'll likely wear a white shirt, but that shirt isn't the “main event” of your ensemble. Stick to darker suit colors if you're uncertain and always go for different light tones if the event calls for them.

The two things to consider are which accessories you want and what color scheme to follow. Select one color or more for your bridal party. Pick the same color if you want to coordinate with the bridesmaid's dresses. Select a different color that pairs well with the dresses if you want a complementary style.

While brown shoes are a classic choice for blue suits, other colors like black, burgundy, or even two-toned shoes can also complement a blue suit, depending on the occasion and personal preference.

Gold or Silver Bracelet

Gold or silver bracelets are thin, stylish and subtle; and they can be worn without making too much noise, or distraction.

Selecting the Ideal Shirt

Consider these options: White Shirt: A classic choice that complements all shades of blue, providing a clean and sophisticated look. Light Pastels: Light pink or light blue shirts introduce a touch of color and softness to your appearance, making them ideal for daytime events.

Do wear a suit. Don't outshine the wedding party. Whenever in doubt, you can't go wrong in a suit, regardless of the location and the season. And with moderate changes, you can adjust the level of formality.

The colour scheme, when it comes to what to wear, is designed for the bridal party i.e. the groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, pageboys etc. Unless you're in that bridal party, you'd be best to steer clear of trying to match them. Think of it a bit like a stage show.

co*cktail attire is a smidge more formal than semiformal attire, and is often for weddings held later in the day, while semiformal is usually for afternoon weddings. Avoid a tuxedo and go for a well-tailored suit with a solid shirt—tie optional but encouraged.