When it comes to wedding planning, the suit is often one of the last things grooms get around to but it is one of the most important things to get right. A good suit fitting takes time and rushing it is one of the most common mistakes you can make.
Whether you’re 12 months out or working to a tighter timeline, understanding what’s involved from the start makes everything easier.
When Should You Book Your Suit Fitting?
Most grooms don’t realise how early they should be thinking about their wedding suit. As a general rule, you should book your first suit appointment around 8 to 12 months before your wedding day.
This gives you plenty of time to browse styles, place any made-to-measure orders and schedule your follow-up fittings. If your wedding is sooner than that, don’t panic. Get in touch and we’ll work out a timeline.
How to Book Your Appointment at Groom
Booking a suit appointment at Groom is simple. You can choose to visit us in Chester, Liverpool or Warrington, whichever is most convenient for you and your wedding party. You can either book your appointment online, come into the store to book an appointment or give us a quick call.
Each location offers the same personal, family run service, with experienced staff who know the process inside out and will guide you from the moment you walk through the door.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your first suit appointment is all about exploring options. You’ll have the chance to look through our range of wedding suits, from classic tailoring to tweed and black tie styles. You can really get a feel for what suits your taste, and what will fit seamlessly in with your wedding style.
Our team will walk you through the different options that we offer, including our colours, fabrics and styles. They’ll also explain your different options when it comes to choosing your suit. You can either purchase your suits, hire your suits or you can choose to have bespoke suits made.
Hire or Buy? Deciding Before Your Fitting
One of the first decisions you need to make is whether to hire your suit or buy your suit. Hiring your suit is a popular choice if you want the sharp look, without the commitment of buying a new suit.
Buying your suit is a great idea if you want to keep your suit to wear again or even as a memento to the day. Either way, this is a decision that you need to make early on as it shapes how your fittings are scheduled and what your final collection looks like.
What to Bring to Your Suit Fitting
The most important thing to bring to your suit appointment is the shoes you plan to wear on the day. Trouser length is measured and finished in relation to your footwear, so wearing different shoes on the day can through the fit off noticeably.
If you’ve already bough your wedding shirt, bring this along as well so the collar and cuff can be properly accounted for. The same goes for any accessories you plan to wear, especially your watch, as this affects how the jacket suits sleeves.
If there is a colour palette or theme for the wedding, bringing reference images or fabric swatches gives us something to work with and makes it much easier to make sure everything ties together visually.
Fitting Tips for Groomsmen, Best Men & Father of the Bride
The groom’s suit tends to get all the attention, but a well dressed wedding party is just as much a part of the day. Groomsmen, best men and fathers of the bride all need suit fittings so they not only look the part, but feel it too.
The earlier these appointments are booked, the more flexibility there is. Trying to fit a group of people in only a few months before a wedding, especially when alterations are needed, is more stressful than you might think. Our team at Groom handles group fittings on the daily, so we know how to make the process as easy as possible.
Final Fitting and Collection: What Happens Last
Your final fitting is the most important appointment of the process. This is where every detail is reviewed in full, the suit is on and we take out time to assess the fit of your suit from every angle.
We check the jacket across the shoulders, the length of the sleeves, the break of the trousers and how everything feels and fits when you sit, stand and move. If anything isn’t quite right, this is when we can do some last minute alterations.
Once you’re happy with the fit and everything is signed off, your suits will be ready to collect at least 1 week before the big day. This means you have time to try everything on and at home and it takes the stress out of running around a few days before the wedding to get your suit.
Book Your Suit Fitting With Groom
Ready to find the perfect suit? Book your appointment at our Chester, Liverpool or Warrington store and let our team guide you through every step, from the first fitting to your final collection.
We’ve been dressing grooms and wedding parties across the North West for decades and we know what it takes to get it right.
Key Takeaways
The most important thing to take away is that booking early makes everything easier. With the right guidance and a realistic timeline, getting fitted for your wedding suit should be one of the most enjoyable parts of the planning process. At Groom, we’re here to make sure you have a smooth and stress free experience.
