Luxurious Accessories: The Perfect Finishing Touches for Grooms

As well as the day when you start the next chapter of your journey with your significant other, weddings are also a great excuse to have a glow up and look your best. We all know the bride should be the centre of attention but who said she should be the only one looking and feeling good come the big day? From getting a fresh new haircut to colour-matching your suit with your groomsmen, there are plenty of ways the groom can also look good for the big day.

Once you have made your major outfit decisions, accessories can make the final ensemble ooze class. So, whether there are one or two grooms, let’s look at some of the best ways guys can accessorise and add the perfect finishing touches to their wedding outfits.

Shoes

With more grooms looking to express themselves through their outfits than ever before, shoes are a great way to bring your unique sense of style to your suit. While important to match with your outfit, there is a greater range of acceptable footwear for grooms than in years gone by.

Now you can opt for some patent leather brogues, Chelsea boots, multicoloured Oxford shoes or even a fun comfortable pair for dancing the night away. There are plenty of footwear options to ensure that you don’t appear too casual in your wedding outfit while still expressing yourself.

Neckwear

Going tieless is great for a casual wedding or a beachside ceremony but if you are looking to get dressed up then your tie choice can make the difference between luxury style or not. Grooms can upgrade their tie choice with materials like wool, tweed or silk that exude luxury at first glance.

Other luxurious tie details to consider are the stitching, pattern, fabric weight, thread count and whether it has been hand sewn. If normal ties aren’t your bag, consider a bow tie or cravat to spice up your outfit without having to stray too far from the norm.

Whether you choose a premium tie or not, you can still give your neckwear an upgrade with a tie pin that not only adds a luxurious element but can also offer a splash of fun and creativity. Tie pins can be as simple as a featureless gold bar or intricately decorated with a chain, jewels and engraving.

Cufflinks

Cufflinks are another way to inject some luxury but also plenty of personality into any groom’s wedding outfit. Choosing the perfect wedding cufflinks can be as simple as matching the metal and details with your outfit, opting for contrast to make them stand out or going down the novelty route to bring your interests, hobbies or sense of humour to the fore. When opting for cufflinks it is important to note that a standard shirt will not allow you to wear them, instead you need a double-cuffed shirt that has the right holes for them.

Watches

Not only can a watch help you stay on time and track for your wedding day but it is also a great attention-drawing accessory. Whether the groom and their groomsmen wear matching timepieces, you gift your groom a watch as a wedding present or it’s a vintage pocket watch, all will make a statement to your guests.

Grooms can add a real personal touch with watches if they wear something considered to be a family heirloom, perhaps passed down from their grandfather. It is a great way to wear something different from contemporary jewellery while also ensuring family members who are no longer with us can still play a part in the special occasion.

Waistcoats and braces

One of the fastest and most stylish ways to add a touch of luxury to your groom's outfit is to partner the suit with a matching waistcoat, otherwise known as a three piece suit. In truth, a waistcoat is a timeless piece of formalwear that instantly livens even the most casual of outfits.

It is also a great way for the groom to stay stylish on the dancefloor when their suit jacket comes off but the waistcoat stays on. Quality fabrics are the way to upgrade your waistcoat from snooker player to the best-dressed man in the room, particularly velvet, wool and tweed

In the interest of keeping their trousers up, grooms may also consider braces to add an alternative luxurious touch to their wedding attire. Braces make a striking alternative to a waistcoat but also have a timeless quality that helps to elevate an outfit.

Brooches and boutonnières 

While some luxurious accessories add a sense of function to your wedding outfit, brooches and boutonières are purely decorative. Whether you opt for a string brooch, lapel pin or boutonnières, your suit jacket will instantly be refreshed and these items will draw the eye of all well-wishers at your wedding.

Boutonnières are a common wedding accessory not only worn by the groom but can be shared with groomsmen and select wedding guests to make your special day more inclusive. Consider matching your boutonnières to your wedding flowers to avoid a clash with either your bride’s bouquet, her bridesmaid’s flowers or your gorgeous wedding aisle.

Pocket squares and socks

Another decorative addition that instantly adds colour and class is the pocket square. When it comes to luxury, it’s the small details that make the difference, so whether it is complementary to your outfit’s colour or contrasting, pocket squares are a visually striking addition.

Socks are no longer an afterthought and for many grooms, they complete their outfit as they can add a splash of colour or pattern to their plain trousers. Fun or patterned socks are also a great way to make your groomsmen part of the day and a wedding party gift that they can enjoy long after your special day has ended.

Cultural and traditional wear

If you are proud of your culture and heritage then there is no reason why you cannot embrace this in your groom’s outfit. From wearing a kilt to celebrate your Celtic roots to a Bandhgala, guayaberas or embroidered folk outfit, there are many stylish and luxurious traditional outfits to embrace. You may simply wish to take some elements from your culture and combine them with a three piece suit for a look unique to you and your wedding.