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The Best Suit & Tux Styles for Your Wedding Day

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If you’ve managed to choose your wedding-day theme already, congrats. If not, you might want to take a look at this useful guide for ideas. So what’s next? Choosing the best suit or tux style. Since dress codes vary from wedding to wedding, it’s not always easy to pin down what to wear — it could be black tie, casual, or something in between.

Whether you have a vague idea of the style you want or have absolutely no idea where to begin, we’re here to help. We’ve scoured the internet and put together some of the best looks we could find — photos of real couples from around the globe — that should get your inner fashion stylist flowing. So the big question now is: what style are you looking to nail?

The Classic Style

A classic style is flattering on anyone, using time-proven elements that don’t take risks and won’t steal the thunder from your bride’s spotlight.

Think: A suit or tux in muted colors like black, gray, or dark blue.
Bonus points: Picking a tie and pocket-square color to match your bride’s outfit.

The classic style in black suit couple
The classic style in black suit groom

Photographed by Posh Moments Photography

The classic style in grey suit couple
The classic style in grey suit groom

Photographed by Nicole Leever Photography

The classic style in black suit couple
The classic style in black suit groom

Photographed by Aimlee Photography

The classic style in black suit groom

Photographed by OUE Skyspace LA

The classic style in black suit couple
The classic style in black suit groom

Photographed by Nicola Dixon Photography Co

The classic style in grey suit couple
The classic style in grey suit groom

Photographed by Sarah Goss Photography

The Modern Gentleman Style

A modern gentleman style works for those who want keep a classic feel but also crave some sparks of originality.

Think: A three-piece suit or tux in vibrant or unique colors. And/or flashes of unique style in the lapel or tie. But not entirely risk-taking; this guy wears socks and doesn’t go with a turtleneck or cardigan sweater.
Bonus points: If your tie is so busy it can double as the bouquet.

The modern gentleman style in blue suit groom

Photographed by Cottonwood Road Photography

The modern gentleman style in blue suit couple
The modern gentleman style in blue suit groom

Photographed by Fox + Sloane Photography

The modern gentleman style in blue suit couple
The modern gentleman style in blue suit groom

Photographed by Mary Costa Photography

The modern gentleman style in oxblood suit couple
The modern gentleman style in oxblood suit groom

Photographed by D.Lillian Photography

The modern gentleman style in blue separates couple
The modern gentleman style in blue separates groom

Photographed by Sarah Glick Photography

The modern gentleman style in oxblood separates couple
The modern gentleman style in oxblood separates groom

Photographed by shanell photography

The Style Icon

The style icon is best for the guys who throw caution to the wind (and who are marrying brides that won’t mind sharing all the attention).

Think: Bold colors, floral prints, separates, and a patterned shirt or even a turtleneck.
Bonus points: You can get away without wearing socks in any season!

The style icon in green separates couple
The style icon in green separates groom

Photographed by Dewitt for Love

The style icon in white separates couple
The style icon in white separates groom

Photographed by Julie Shuford Photography

The style icon in floral suit couple
The style icon in floral suit groom

Photographed by Alixann Loosle Photography

The style icon in mustard suit couple
The style icon in mustard suit groom

Photographed by Erin Trimble

The style icon in white suit couple
The style icon in white suit groom

Photographed by Art & Story Studio

For more information on men’s wedding styles and rental sites, visit our Suit & Tux Rental Reviews.

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