How to Choose The Best Mens Summer Wedding Attire – 66 Awesome Ideas

by John Griffith
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Summer is steadily approaching, and if you’re over 25, chances are at least one of your mates is getting married. If you are finding it difficult to choose the right outfit for the occasion – Archzine is here to help! We have selected 66 great mens summer wedding attire options, that are both stylish and cool, without being stuffy. But before we take a look at the examples, let’s briefly go through some of the most crucial style guidelines for guys.

Yes, there are some lucky few who get invited to a StarWars themed wedding and get to attend dressed as Stormtroopers but, for the rest of us, looking dapper is a must. After all, vintage or modern, seaside-themed or country chic, weddings are a usually a big deal, and you should dress accordingly, unless you want to experience the bride’s wrath. These tips will help you stay on the right track:

  1. Ditch the denim. Seriously. With so many cool trouser styles to choose from, you have no excuse to show up in jeans!
  2. Wear a blazer. Yes- even if it’s the height of summer. Opt for a stylish blazer made from a breathable fabric such as organic cotton or linen.
  3. Remember that it is always better to be overdressed, rather than underdressed, at a formal event.
  4. If you are going to a daytime wedding, don’t shy away from clothes made from light fabrics in bright colors (provided they are not t-shirts or jeans!)
  5. Those invited to an evening nuptials, on the other hand, should ideally attend dressed in darker colors.
  6. Don’t forget to have fun!

We cannot stress the importance of wearing a suit enough. Even if the ceremony is informal, it will still make a great impression and show that you respect the bride and groom, and appreciate them giving you an opportunity to share their special day. If you don’t like stuffy formal suits that make you look like a penguin – there are many cool alternative options you can try (such as the afore mentioned smart trouser and blazer combo), that don’t include jeans and Hawaiian shirts. You we love them, we promise!

A little side note to bear in mind, when getting ready for a wedding is that you should steer clear of black shirts, unless specifically told otherwise by the bride and groom. Similarly to the idea that female guests shouldn’t wear white, avoiding black shirts is simple wedding etiquette.

Tips for choosing the right suit

Mens summer wedding attire with a refreshing twist – matching mint green bowties!

smiling bride and groom, surrounded by several men, dressed in black suits, with white shirts, and mint green bowties, mens summer wedding attire, bridesmaids dressed in golden sequin dresses

Here is an excellent example of simple, stylish and relax wedding attire, that always looks great. A crisp white shirt and a classy dark suit, combined with quality leather brogues, a belt, and a pair of cool shades. Alternatively, if you are feeling romantic, you can consider coordinating the color of your tie with the outfit of your partner. If you are still unsure what to choose, your safest bet would be contacting the bride and groom, and asking them directly. There is absolutely no shame in that – after all, it’s their party, so they call the shots!

Stylish outfits for her and him

mens summer wedding attire, dark blue suit, worn with white shirt, and brown leather shoes and belt, by man walking hand in hand with woman, in purple lace dress

Cool blue suit and white sneakers combination

happy looking man, leaning on a blue wall, wearing a blue two piece suit, white shirt and white sneakers, mens summer wedding attire, sunglasses with yellow frames

It’s all in the details

close up of a man's boutonniere, small bunch of baby's breath white flowers, mens summer wedding attire, dark blue suit jacket, worn with a white shirt and red bowtie

Mens summer wedding attire – dark blue suit with a colorful tie

smartly dressed man, in dark blue suit, with white shirt and purple tie, mens summer wedding attire, standing in front of a white yacht, and buttoning his jacket

Stylish couples ready for the big event

four people on a street, brunette woman in purple dress, blonde woman wearing black culottes and a top, and two men in dark suits, mens summer wedding attire, sunglasses and other accessories

Brother of the bride? You’ve got to dress to impress!

brunette east asian woman, wearing short white dress, standing hand in hand, with a man in a dark grey suit, mens summer wedding attire, wearing purple patterned tie

Fashionable and elegant – we love these chic outfits!

floaty pale pink dress, with tulle skirt and sequin details, worn b y brunette woman, walking next to man in black tuxedo, mens summer wedding attire, white shirt and bowtie

Great looks for a daytime wedding

black tie attire for men, smiling brunette woman, in pale coral red dress, with lace details, hugging a man in a grey suit, wearing white shirt and a dark tie

Going to a casual garden wedding? Take note from this stylish couple

mens casual summer wedding attire, black suit and an off-white t-shirt, on young man with sunglasses, walking with a blonde woman, in a red midi dress

Beautiful combination of pale blue and powder pink

woman in pale pink, midi lace dress, walking hand in hand, with a young man, in pale blue shirt, and blue trousers, mens casual summer wedding attire, brown brogue shoes

His blazer and bowtie are so charming, that we are willing to look past the jeans

what is cocktail attire for men, young brunette man, wearing dark blue jeans, white shirt with red bowtie, and a black blazer, with his arm around a smiling blonde woman

Dark blue is among the most versatile suit colors. It is suitable for virtually any season and can be worn at any formal occasion

sharply dressed couple walking hand in hand, dark blue suit, white shirt and black tie, black retro midi dress, with long sleeves, black tie attire for men

Add some Hollywood glamour to your look

mens wedding guest attire, young black man, wearing a black tuxedo, with a white shirt, and a black bowtie, a cane in his hand

We love this cute vintage idea

bowtie in turquoise, worn by man in white shirt, with beige trousers, holding the hand of a woman, with matching white and turquoise dress, mens wedding guest attire

Here is a comprehensive video listing all the major dos and don’ts of wedding etiquette

Opting for coordinated outfits will make picking the right outfit a lot easier

groom in white suit, surrounded by six barefoot men, wearing matching clothes, mens wedding guest attire, white shirts and beige trousers, with suspenders and bowties

Mens summer wedding attire – adding a splash of color

collage of five images, showing details of mens wedding guest attire, yellow tie and matching pocket handkerchief, bowties and boutonnieres, suits in different colors

Pals with matching outfits

coordinated outfits on three men, pale blue blazers, white shirts and black bowties, mens wedding guest attire, standing next to the groom

Style tips for a wedding by the sea

people sitting on white garden chairs, mens wedding guest attire, formal suits in light and dark colors, white shirts and ties, women in summer dresses

Another cool suggestion for beach nuptials, that is both stylish and relaxed

linen blazer in blue, worn over white shirt, and white trousers, with a beige belt, what is cocktail attire for men

An alternative version, combined with a light blue shirt

pocket handkerchief in blue, with white polka dots, worn by man in dark blue blazer, what is cocktail attire for men, pale blue shirt, white trousers with dark blue belt

Suspenders are a great choice for vintage-themed or country-style weddings

suspenders with a boutonniere, worn with a blue shirt, and teal blue trousers, mens wedding guest attire, on young man with a bowtie

This is what the perfect wedding guest should look like

blue two piece suit, worn by black man, with a dark brown tie, worn on a white shirt, black tie attire for men, he is leaning on a green umbrella

Mens summer wedding attire – dashing and stylish

young man wearing a dark blue, two piece suit, with white shirt, and a shiny black tie, with a silver pin, black tie attire for men, a street at night

Grey suits are also an excellent choice

sitting brunette man, wearing pale blue shirt, dark grey two piece suit, striped dark grey tie, black tie attire for men, smart brown shoes

Take a look at ASOS’ wedding attire ideas

bearded brunette man, wearing a white shirt, with brown suspenders, dark patterned tie, and dark blue trousers, mens wedding guest attire, trees and grass nearby

how to dress for a wedding male, blonde young man, wearing a grey woolen vest, over a pale grey shirt, and black patterned tie, smart black suit jacket

light turquoise blazer, with patterned pocket handkerchief, worn by man sitting in a chair, mens casual summer wedding attire, with white t-shirt, white trousers and beige suede loafers

table near the sea, with a couple holding hands, her dressed in a white lace dress, him wearing a white shirt, dark trousers and a tie, how to dress for a wedding male

Cool coordinated outfits for a vintage wedding by the sea

six men standing barefoot, and wearing grey trousers, white shirts and suspenders, mens casual summer wedding attire, sea in the background

You simply cannot go wrong with a three piece suit

group of men in dark blue, and beige suits, with ties in different colors and boutonnieres, how to dress for a wedding male, walking down the street

wedding photo on a green lawn with trees, bride and groom kissing, flower girls and bridesmaids, six men in coordinated outfits, how to dress for a wedding male, white shirts and beige trousers

palm leaves behind a brunette man, with red-framed sunglasses, what is cocktail attire for men, ivory colored blazer, over white shirt with a dark tie

talking and smiling men, one wearing a black tuxedo, with white shirt and black bowtie, how to dress for a wedding male, the other in a white three piece suit, with light blue shirt, and dark blue tie

sports shoes in white and black, worn by brunette man with sunglasses, what is cocktail attire for men, dressed in white trousers, and a white shirt, buttoning a light blue blazer

It is always worth investing in an classic, elegant suit

tight-fitting three piece suit in beige, worn with a white shirt, dark blue patterned tie, and a white pocket handkerchief, how to dress for a wedding male, serious looking man

woolen coat in cream, worn by young man, with white shirt and black tie, striped blazer and white trousers, how to dress for a wedding male, leaning on a wall

wristwatch and blue and white plaid tie, combined with a white shirt, and an off-white two piece suit, how to dress for a wedding male, young brunette man

Beige is great choice for breezy summer days

beige two piece suit, worn with blue and white checkered shirt, by brunette man, mens casual summer wedding attire, with glasses and a hand in his pocket

black tie optional wedding, brunette man in a cream two piece suit, with a white shirt, beige suede shoes, and a patterned tie

tweed formal vests in beige, worn by three men, standing next to each other, pale blue shirts, black trousers and brown shoes, boutonnieres and light ties, black tie optional wedding

pewter gray two piece suit, black tie attire for men, worn by a young brunette man, with black tie, and a white shirt, looking at his watch

jeans in dark blue, worn with white t-shirt, and dark bluish-grey blazer, with blue pocket handkerchief, what is cocktail attire for men, brunette man wearing brown leather shoes

two men sitting next to each other, black tie attire for men, one is wearing a light blue suit, and the other a dark blue one

laughing couple standing on a green lawn, the man is dressed in white trousers and shirt, and beige blazer, what is cocktail attire for men, the woman sports a short white dress

wavy-haired blonde young man, wearing dark blue trousers, light blue shirt, white blazer and dark blue tie, black tie optional wedding, scarf and sunglasses

ornate dark floral carpet, beneath the feet of a young man, dressed in off-white trousers, striped shirt with short sleeves, and black sneakers, mens casual summer wedding attire

classical black suit, worn with a white shirt, by young man with sunglasses, black tie optional wedding, holding a black leather wallet, and looking at his watch

Black suit and a white dress – excellent choice for any formal event…as long as it’s not a wedding!

ruffled dress in white, worn by smiling young woman, holding the hand of a man in a black suit, black tie attire for men, brown leather shoes, and red sandals

Stand out from the crowd with classy and stylish attire

shiny red dress, and black sandals, worn by slim woman, leaning against a sitting young man, in a black suit, with a white shirt, and a black bowtie

burgundy red two piece suit, worn by young man with sunglasses, black tie optional wedding, black t-shirt and black patent loafers, worn on bare feet

Red suit, shirt and tie – a brave and unusual fashion statement

oxblood two piece suit, with shirt and tie in the same color, black tie optional wedding, young man with short mustache and beard

ivory two-piece suit, worn with a white shirt, and a mustard yellow bowtie, by young brunette man, black tie optional wedding, man next to him is wearing a white, and mustard yellow striped jumper, with white trousers

tying his shoelaces, black tie optional wedding, man in black suit, with white shirt, and a striped bowtie, brown leather shoes, and dark purple socks

accents in red, worn by a bearded man, in a vivid blue suit, with white shirt, blue shoes and a blue tie, red boutonniere and socks

collage of photos, featuring the same couple, at different formal events, black tie attire for men, the woman is wearing various dresses, white the man is always in a dark suit and tie

bearded brunette man, in light gray three piece suit, with light blue shirt, and a dark blue tie, sitting with a hand in his pocket

hat and checkered bowtie, worn by a black man, in a two piece suit, with suspenders and light beige suede shoes, hands in his pockets

green trees and grass, near a man in a white shirt, with suspenders and dark blue trousers, patterned dark tie with silver pin, and hands in his pockets

vests in different colors, white trousers and deck shoes in blue, mens casual summer wedding attire, worn by three young men, with glasses and ties

different shades of grey, worn by three young men, in smart two piece suits, all have white shirts and white sneakers, two of them are wearing ties

t-shirt in pale grey, worn with a dark grey suit, by young man, with hands in his jacket pockets, mens casual summer wedding attire, plain white background

walking man dressed in a dark blue suit, with white shirt, and brown brogue shoes, wearing sunglasses and a wrist watch

sofa made from black leather, with a sitting man, dressed in bluish-grey suit, white shirt with grey tie, and brown leather shoes

slim tan man, buttoning the jacket of his dark grey two-piece suit, and leaning on a vintage retro car, white shirt and sneakers

John Griffith
John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.

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