Creating a Bespoke Wedding Suit in 2024

 Many people say the wedding dress steals the show on the big day. However, we believe grooms and brides in suits deserve to feel just as special. Personalizing your wedding suit or tuxedo is not just about looking better, but also adding unique touches to remember your happiest day.

Courtney Arrington-Baldwin, co-founder of Mr Baldwin Style, a menswear studio in New York, suggests, “When investing in a custom suit, consider personalizing it.” This could mean adjusting the fit, adding a monogram, or choosing special accessories from places like Men's Wearhouse.

However, she advises against going too far. “Less is more. Avoid overdoing monograms or other details that might distract,” she adds. “Choose elements wisely—they should enhance, not overshadow, your overall look.”

Here, we list 8 elegant ways for suit-wearing couples to create a personalized and unique look for their wedding day.

1. Choose a Tailor-Made Suit

"Ordering a custom suit is the ultimate way to make it your own," advises Grant McNamara, founder and creative director of G ALXNDR. Investing in a custom wedding suit or tuxedo guarantees a flawless fit and allows you to collaborate with your tailor on adding personal details to your attire.

2. Customized Suit Lining

"Personalizing your suit doesn't get better than having a custom lining," says Grant McNamara, founder and creative director of G ALXNDR. When you invest in a custom wedding suit or tuxedo, not only will it fit perfectly, but you can also collaborate with your tailor to create a unique lining for your jacket.

3. Customize Your Jacket Collar

Many grooms choose to personalize the back of their jacket collar. This is the felt fabric piece under the suit collar that shows when it's flipped up. It's a perfect spot to embroider your wedding date in Roman numerals or a cursive font, adding an extra touch of elegance to your suit.

4. Integrate Your Wedding Colors

A simple yet impactful way to personalize your suit is by integrating your wedding colors. This not only ensures a coordinated and visually appealing appearance but also allows you to add a splash of color to your outfit. Coordinate with your partner to incorporate these hues into both of your looks. For instance, you could include the color in a pocket square or even in the lining of your jacket for a more pronounced effect.

5. Customize Your Cufflinks

For traditional grooms, choosing classic cufflinks in gold or silver and monogramming them can add a stylish touch. But for those who want something different, selecting cufflinks inspired by personal interests can bring a fun and unexpected twist. Whether you're a Star Wars enthusiast or a tennis fan, let your hobbies guide your choice of cufflinks for a modern and bold look.

6. Remember Your Pocket Square

Enhance your wedding suit with a bold-colored pocket square, a monogram embroidered beautifully, or a custom-designed print. "It adds a personal touch compared to a regular pocket square you'd find anywhere," says Arrington-Baldwin. Your photographer will also appreciate capturing these unique details, making for memorable wedding photos.

7. Customize Your Loafers

Loafers are comfy and perfect for the reception. Arrington-Baldwin recommends adding a personal touch by embroidering your monogram or a special message on them. For example, check out these velvet slippers from Stubs and Wootton with "I Do" stitched on the front.

8. Personalize Your Suspenders

Suspenders can add a lot of charm and vintage style to your outfit, especially for a boho or rustic wedding theme. Make them unique by having a special message or your wedding date engraved on the leather patch at the back.

9. Customize Your Socks

If you want to personalize your outfit without altering your custom suit, consider designing custom socks. Adding a splash of color or a fun pattern to your socks and those of your groomsmen can give your wedding day look an extra touch of style. According to McNamara, socks are a subtle way to add some extra flair to your ensemble.

10. Choose a Lapel Pin Instead of a Boutonniere

"Instead of a boutonniere, consider a small lapel pin with a monogram for a classic, Ivy League look," suggests Arrington-Baldwin. You can place your customized lapel pin in the buttonhole on the left side of your jacket lapel.

11. Personalize the Inside of Your Tie

If you choose a classic tie over a bow tie, you have a great chance to make it unique. Consider adding a quote, a meaningful phrase, or your wedding date details on the backside of your tie.

12. Customize Your Tie Clip

"Tie clips are really popular these days, and they're perfect for adding a personal touch," says Laura Schneider. They're typically worn with wider, more traditional ties, so if your look is classic, a custom tie clip can give it a modern twist. A jeweler can craft one with your initials, a family crest, or even a design inspired by a favorite movie character.