Why Brown Has Become the Go To Colour for Country and Late-Year Weddings
Brown suits sit in a unique tonal space that no other colour occupies and the warmthof brown is exactly what makes them the perfect match for the settings where they've become most popular. At a countryside barn wedding surrounded by wooden beams, stone walls and autumn foliage, a brown suit displays as part of the environment rather than something imposed on it. Against the golden tones of a September or October ceremony, brown photographs with a richness and depth that navy and grey simply can't match. Brown comes is various shades too, each shade serves a different occasion and season, making brown one of the most versatile warm-colour choices in wedding menswear. It's also increasingly popular as a tweed option, brown herringbone and check tweeds have become one of the most popular choices for countryside and traditional UK wedding parties. Browse our tweed wedding suits for brown tweed options and our groomsmen suits for brown wedding party styling.
Styling a Brown Wedding Suit - Shirts, Shoes and Accessories
Brown is one of the most rewarding colours to style in mens occasion wear, it opens up a palette of warm, earthy tones that work naturally together. White is always the safest and strongest choice of shirt across all brown suit shades, providing the contrast needed to keep the look sharp. An Ivory or cream shirt work well with lighter tan and camel suits. When choosing a tie for your brown edding suit, brown-on-brown tonal looks are one of the most sophisticated combinations but require a significant texture difference to work. Burnt orange, mustard and deep green are strong choices that lean into the earthiness of the colour. Lastly, shoes, brown is the one suit colour where brown shoes are not just acceptable but preferred, match the shade logically (tan shoes with a lighter suit, dark brown Oxfords with chocolate). Browse our dress shirts, ties, waistcoats and wedding accessories to complete the look.