The Best Suit Fabrics for Cold-Weather Ceremonies
In our humble opinion, Winter weddings are vastly underrated; crisp weather, sunshine and no risk of sweating through your groom's suit before the ceremony has started? It doesn’t get much better than that. However, when it comes to perfecting a wedding suit for Winter in Australia, a bit of preparation and know-how is crucial as it impacts not only your choice of fabric but also the style of suiting you decide on.
This week, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about cold weather wedding attire for men - let’s dive in.
The brief
One of the most critical elements of a wedding consultation at Oscar Hunt is getting a sense of not only what style you're after but also what time of year you’re planning for. While many of the fabrics we work with are trans seasonal, some lend themselves far better to cooler climes and vice versa. In addition, we also like to know where you’re getting married as a Winter’s day in Hobart looks quite different to mid-July in Port Douglas.
Having these essentials locked down helps our team of expert fitters identify the optimal fabrics for your big day.
Choosing a fabric
When it comes to constructing a tailored suit for a Winter wedding, our team is likely to guide you to one of a few options, depending on what dress code you’re going for. The trick is finding something that will keep you warm when outdoors while also being sufficiently breathable to allow you to bust a move on the dance floor.
In most instances, a great place to start is with a wool suit for a Winter wedding. Available in a multitude of different weaves, this is a highly versatile fabric that has the dual benefit of keeping you warm while also drawing moisture away from the body should you start to get too hot. Common in both lounge suits and tuxedos, wool is also a relatively hard wearing fabric, ensuring that you’ll be able to wear your suit many times over.
In the event that you’re opting for a less formal or traditional style of suit, our recommendation is to play with more tactile fabrics like flannel or even tweed. All of these lend themselves perfectly to tailored suits for Winter weddings, as they’re particularly cosy fabrics that tend to only be worn during the cooler months. Flannel in particular can be a beautiful fabric to have done in a three piece suit for added panache.
To learn more about the signature Oscar Hunt wedding experience, we invite you to swing by your local showroom or to give us a bell today.