12 weeks before
The groom's consultation
We start with the wedding date, venue, dress code and the groom's suit. From there, we establish how the rest of the party should relate to him.
A coordinated wedding party does not mean putting everyone in the same suit.
It could be a shared colour, cloth or level of formality, with each suit made for the person wearing it.
We start with the groom and work outward. His suit sets the direction; the groomsmen and family are then considered around it, so everyone belongs to the same wedding without looking identical.
Groomsmen
Groomsmen
Best men and groomsmen, individually fitted and coordinated with the groom without everyone needing to wear the same suit.
Family
Family
Suits for fathers, brothers and family, with cheongsams for women through H.Zhuang — considered alongside the wider wedding party.
Since 1935
Tailoring in Singapore
From S$1,320
Two-piece, made to measure
6–8 Weeks
Lead Time
10,000+
Grooms & Guests Dressed
Groomsmen Suits, Coordinated Not Cloned
The groom should remain distinct, but the groomsmen should still look like they belong together. That does not necessarily mean identical suits. We usually look at three things: cloth, colour and formality. Depending on the wedding, one can be shared while the others vary. Once the suits are decided, we look at the shirts, ties, pocket squares and shoes. Sometimes one shared detail is all that is needed to bring the group together
Same cloth, different details
The same cloth gives the group a clear connection. The groom can then be distinguished through his lapel, waistcoat, jacket style or accessories, while each groomsman's suit is fitted individually.
Considered colours, different cloth
The suits do not need to share a colour to feel connected. Keeping them within a considered palette — whether soft pastels, neutrals or deeper tones — gives each person some individuality while the group still reads as one.
A different look for the groom
For a clearer distinction, the groom can dress to a different level of formality — perhaps a dinner jacket against dark suits, or a Tang jacket for the tea ceremony.
Dressing Your Wedding Party
A wedding party does not need to attend every appointment together. We start with the groom, establish the direction, then arrange measurements and fittings for each member of the party.
For larger groups, we recommend starting around 10–12 weeks before the wedding.
10–12 weeks before
Measurements
Each groomsman is measured individually. Appointments can be arranged together or separately, depending on everyone's schedule.
4–5 weeks before
Fittings
Each suit is tried on and checked for balance, length and proportion. Any necessary adjustments are marked before the suit is completed.
1–2 weeks before
Final fitting
Everyone returns to try on the finished suit. We check the fit once more and make any final adjustments where needed.
Wedding sooner than that? Speak to us. We will check the timeline and advise what can realistically be done.
Dressing the Family
The family can take its cues from the wedding party without dressing exactly like them. A related colour, cloth or level of formality is often enough to connect everyone.
The fathers
Fathers can stay within the same colour family as the wedding party while choosing a cloth and styling that suits them individually.
And if they already own a good suit, bring it in. Sometimes an alteration, a new shirt or the right tie is all that is needed.
Brothers and close family
Brothers who are part of the wedding party can be coordinated with the groomsmen. For other family members, we consider their role in the wedding and dress them accordingly.
Mothers & Sisters
For the women in the family, cheongsams can be considered alongside the men’s suits and Tang jackets through H.Zhuang. Looking at the outfits together helps coordinate colour and formality across the family, particularly for the tea ceremony.
Bring the Wedding Party Together
Every wedding party is different. Tell us about the wedding, who you are dressing and how you would like everyone to relate to the groom. We will help you work out the cloth, colours and level of formality from there.
Visit CYC at Capitol Singapore, or send us your wedding date and the number of people you would like to dress.
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Wedding Party Questions
Do my groomsmen all have to come in together?
No. Each groomsman is measured and fitted individually, so they can come whenever suits them within the timeline. Coming together is easier for the tie and detail decisions, but it is not required.
One of my groomsmen lives overseas. Can he still be included?
Yes. If he has a suit or jacket that already fits him well, he can courier it to us and we take his measurements from it. That gives us a reliable starting point for chest, length and sleeve. When his fitting suit is ready, the best option is for him to try it on at Capitol Singapore; if he cannot travel, we can send the fitting suit to him with a short photo guide and make the adjustments from there. Allow extra time for shipping — for an overseas groomsman, we recommend starting at least 14 weeks before the wedding.
Do the groomsmen need to match exactly?
Not unless you want them to. The three approaches above all keep the party coherent. Identical suits are the easiest option for photographs and the least flattering across different builds; we usually recommend a shared cloth or colour with individual fit instead.
Can the groomsmen wear suits they already own?
Yes, if they are close enough in colour and formality. Bring them in or send photographs. Often the fix is a shared tie and pocket square and an alteration, not a new suit for everyone.
Who pays?
Either. Groomsmen can pay for their own suits, or the groom can settle the party's order together. Tell us at the start.
How far ahead should we start for a party of six or more?
Twelve weeks before the wedding for the groom's consultation, and everyone measured by ten weeks out. Larger parties, or parties with members overseas, should start earlier.
What should the fathers wear if the groomsmen are in tuxedos?
Usually a dark suit rather than a tuxedo, unless the wedding is Black Tie for all guests. Fathers in dinner jackets can read as extra groomsmen; fathers in a good dark suit read as the family.
Can you dress the mothers as well?
For cheongsams, yes, through our partner H.Zhuang. For other dresses, no — but we are happy to advise on colours so the family sits together in the photographs.
Can the groomsmen's suits be worn again?
Navy and charcoal in a plain or lightly textured worsted will serve for work and dinners for years. If you want that for the party, tell us before choosing the cloth; it may steer you away from the more wedding-specific options.
Should I rent or buy?
Rent if you rarely wear tailoring or need identical outfits for a large party. Buy if fit matters to you, you want the cloth and design your way, or you intend to wear the suit again. A rental has to accommodate many wearers; a made-to-measure suit is considered around one.