How far in advance should I book my suits?

A really short answer is as early as possible.

We do hold a large selection of suit sand accessories in our store at all times.  Small orders for 1 – 3 suits may be completed in short notice.  We do recommend for larger bookings please order well in advance – approximately 3-6 months.

Buy your shoes at least a couple of months before the big day and wear them in – otherwise you will really wish that you had! The wedding day is a long day; just take a moment to imagine what it would be like to have a pair of shoes rubbing or giving you blisters by lunch time. You then have the rest of the day to regret not having worn them in!

What if I have not allowed enough time to order my suit?

Don’t start to worry just yet? Depending on just how late you have left it, different options may still be available. We currently carry a large variety of designs and sizes in store, which may help. Also many of our suppliers/manufacturers also carry additional stock, which may also be available at short notice. Finally, we deal closely with many other highly recommended menswear showrooms and may be able to acquire your suits from them. Rest assured we will do our very best to help where at all possible.

Do I need an appointment?

No. During busy periods an appointment would be advisable but we do encourage people simply to call in and browse. We do regret, however, that during busy periods priority must be given to customers with appointments.

With so many people working full-time employment we try to offer suitable appointment times. Saturday and Sunday appointments are usually in high demand, so to help meet busy schedules we also offer appointments late night on Fridays. Simply call, speak to one of our consultants who will be more than happy to arrange a time to suit you.

How long will my appointment take?

Appointments last on average about one hour. Feel free to take as long as you like or make as many appointments you feel necessary to find your perfect suit.  We have a strict policy of ‘No hard sale’. Our staff are at hand should you require help or browse at your leisure.

How do I pay for my menswear hire?

Once you have decided on you suits and place an order a 50% deposit is payable. The balance will become due once your suit has arrived for collection. We accept all major credit cards, cash, or cheques.

Are alterations always necessary?

Not always. Some alteration may be required for a perfect or more comfortable fit. Normally any alterations, only involves the length..

Are alterations included in the price?

What men's wear is available for weddings?

As every wedding site will tell you Morning Suits are the traditional attire for the Groom and main male members of the wedding party. Things have changed however and there is now an exciting choice of styles for the modern groom here are a few of the main ones:-

1. Traditional Morning Suit with Top Hat
2. Prince Edward Coats are a modern alternative to a standard suit jacket and may be worn with cravat, tie, string tie, open collar or buttoned up. 
3. Nehru Jacket, This is the Asian inspired collarless top, which has become increasingly popular over recent years and manages the clever balancing act of looking Classy, Cool and individual all in one go
4. If you wish to grace your wedding in Kilt and sporran we have a large collection of tartans available. Make sure you get it all though, the woolly socks and Skean Dhu (traditional symbolic knife).
5. For a winter wedding, it is possible to be a little bolder with regards to the colours, you can choose between deep reds, greens or blues. Summer Weddings lend themselves to lighter colours - why not try a cream or beige suit to really make a impression and be the talk of the day (though you had better not steal the limelight from your intended!)
6. Whatever you choose, ensure that it goes with the colour scheme of the wedding. You may want to make an impression, but remember the photos will last a lifetime.

Is it possible to co-ordinate my waistcoat, tie and handkerchief to go with my fiancée's dress if I'm not allowed to see it?

Yes. We can guide you to colours and cuts and styles that will work in harmony with the Brides or Bridesmaids Dress.

Don't go over the top with matching. If you are too uniform your own personality will disappear – one way is to choose a patterned waistcoat, in keeping with the general colour theme of the wedding, and then highlight the main colour - usually worn by the Bridesmaids - by wearing a plain cravat or tie, and handkerchief. For the traditionalists wearing a Morning Suit, then cravats should only be worn by the Groom and Best Man. If getting married in winter a high-necked waistcoat will stop the cravat from flapping around in the wind.

While it is traditional for the bottom button on your waistcoat to be left undone few people bother with this convention anymore.

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