What to Wear to a Wedding Abroad
Menswear Style Guide
Hear us out - weddings abroad are class. Yes, they can be a bit of a logistic hassle and you’re spending a lot of money and you’re going somewhere you wouldn’t necessarily choose to go to of your own volition. That last part is exactly why they’re good, though. You’re in an exciting new environment, you’re meeting new people, and, presumably, the weather is gorgeous. Weddings abroad should be embraced and enjoyed properly, and, to do that, you’re going to need the perfect suit.
Men’s Suits for Weddings Abroad
Finding the right outfit matters when the wedding comes with sun and a boarding pass. You need something that looks right in photos and still works after hours on your feet. Smart without trying too hard. Relaxed without slipping into holiday chaos. The goal is simple. Leave remembered for the right reasons.
Destination Wedding Outfits for Men
It’s worth considering the local climate when styling your linen wedding suit. If the happy couple are tying the knot in tropical climes, then by all means go full linen. Shirt, blazer, trousers – the lot – confidence = sexy, comfort = confidence, breezy linen in warm weather = comfort. That’s just maths. And science. That’s maths and science, and you can’t argue with that.
For a wedding, you’re probably going to be leaning toward a tailored fit, which lends itself to both smart shoes with socks, or a nice pair of loafers with sockless ankles titillating any time-travelling Victorians at the reception whilst airing out your lower leg. There’s a bit of animosity surrounding the concept of the sockless man in the UK right now, but what happens at the destination wedding stays at the destination wedding, and you can definitely pull off a sockless look when you’re on holiday, so embrace the opportunity and make the most of this free-pass.
Another great way to style a linen suit is to play with texture by using your choice of shirt to contrast or complement your blazer but (spoiler alert) more on that later.
Hot Weather Wedding Outfits
Men’s linen suits work best when you stop overthinking them.
The 100% linen forest green suit leads the pack. The best seller. Sharp without shouting. Pair it with shorts, pleated trousers, or tailored trousers. Works just as well with a Cuban shirt as it does buttoned up properly. One piece. Zero effort.
Can You Wear a Linen Suit to a Wedding?
Yes. Yes, you can wear a linen suit to a wedding. In fact, you should wear a linen suit to a wedding. Especially at a destination wedding. There is simply no excuse for spending all that money on travelling to an idyllic location with your nearest and dearest, just to spend it sweating like cheap cheese and losing your jacket twenty minutes in, no water left in your body, just concentrated alcohol sludging round your veins, tie wrapped around your head like a Whoops Aisle Rambo, not a single button fastened, your shirt waving in the disco lights like a white flag at the impending hangover. No. None of that. Linen suits are the correct choice for a destination wedding, it’s just a matter of choosing the right one for you. We’re going to walk you through it.
Product Spotlight: The Navy Linen Wedding Suit
If you’re still at a loss about what fit to go for at that dreamy destination wedding, don’t worry — all is not yet lost. We’ve created a linen suit that looks good on everybody. Our Navy Linen Wedding suit is literally tailor made for just such an occasion. Whilst the colour perfectly reflects the sky and sea you’ve all been intoxicated by in the days leading up to the big matrimonious moment, the fit itself will perfectly frame your physique, regardless of what that physique may be. The tailored trousers lend themselves to smart socks and leather shoes, loafers, or even a trainer if the dress code allows for it. Genuinely, if you’re stuck, grab yourself one of our Blue Linen Wedding Suits and you’re going to be absolutely fine.
What are the Best Wedding Suits for Summer Weddings
If you’re going to an outdoor wedding in Svalbard, the best wedding suit is five or six thermal puffer jackets. Otherwise, you’re best off going for something breathable and stylish. Listen closely.
Linen Suits
Some men shy away from linen because they think they’re not good enough for it. They think linen is above them and unachievable. That is big loser energy and, if that’s you, this is your sign to get over yourself and wear the suit you deserve. Linen Suits are for everyone and they are warm weather champions of the world. They’re naturally breathable and breezy, they look great, and Perci’s 100% linen suits are expertly tailored to make you look your absolute best.
Tailored Suits
Perci’s linen and seersucker suits are tailored to fit you perfectly, accenting the right parts of your body and allowing room to move where it matters.
Double Breasted Suits
Double breasted suits are enjoying a proper resurgence in 2026. Partly confidence. Partly rebellion. Mostly because they make you feel securely wrapped up while everything else at a summer wedding is slightly out of control. Think of it as a sartorial hug while your mate signs a legally binding document on a sun-bleached coast. More structure. More presence. Like turning up gift-wrapped. Unexpected for the heat.
What to Wear Under a Suit?
This is where weddings abroad are won or quietly ruined. The blazer might stay on, it might not. Heat, humidity, Negronis. Plan accordingly. Start with texture. Linen on top of stiff poplin is a fight waiting to happen. Match softness with softness. Colours need to talk, not shout. Cream with tobacco. Sage with navy. White if you must, but make it interesting. Ties are optional now. In most cases, unnecessary. 2026 belongs to the lightweight knitted shirt. Breathable, structured, relaxed. It behaves when the jacket’s on and still looks sharp when it’s draped over a chair somewhere near the sea. Buttoned or open, it understands the assignment. If restraint is the brief, a classic linen button-up still holds its place, just keep it light and let the linen do the lifting. The goal is ease.
How to Take a Suit on a Plane
Bring your suit with you in a garment bag if you can. If you don’t have the carry-on space, fold it carefully, but not so tight that’ll get noticeable crease marks, and hang it up as soon as you get to the accommodation.
Best Shoes for a Summer Wedding
Keep it light. Heavy shoes in summer are a mistake you feel immediately. Loafers work best. Easy on. Easy off. No socks and no regrets. Smart enough for the ceremony. Relaxed enough for the bar. If they survive heat and dancing, they’ve earned their place.
Seersucker Suits
You want texture? You’ve got it. Pucker up for a seersucker summer wedding, ‘cause you’re gonna want to give Perci’s Seersucker Suits a big sloppy kiss when you see them. That sugar & milk texture keeps the majority of the fabric away from the skin, allowing for plenty of airflow, carrying sweat away with the cool sea breeze.
Does 100% Cotton Keep You Cool in Summer?
Sure does. Proper, 100% cotton is absorbent and breathable, so it’ll deal with sweat pretty well when the sun is testing you.
What Trousers to Wear to an Abroad Wedding
This is not the moment to cut corners. Trousers are where foreign weddings expose weak men. Thirty degrees. Plastic chair. Ceremony runs long. You sit. You stand. The fabric betrays you. Dark patches. Public shame. Linen never forgets and neither will the photos.
Start with the blazer, fine, but don’t sleepwalk into the matching trousers like everyone else. Percival lets you mix it up, which is the entire point. Tailored fit first. That means room to breathe through the seat and thigh, then a calm, deliberate taper. No choking the calf. No flapping either. Wide leg trousers are where confidence shows. Airy. Unbothered. A silhouette that says you planned this. Add pleats. Yes. Pleats. Stop pretending they’re risky. They’re powerful. Suddenly you’re an Italian businessman with too many boats, no fixed address and an inexplicable tan. Linen is non-negotiable. It creases, it drapes, it cools. Anything cheaper, tighter or synthetic is self-inflicted suffering. Wear trousers that respect the climate or prepare to be humbled by it.
Should You Wear Shorts to a Wedding Abroad?
As Karl Lagerfeld once said, “Anyone who wears shorts to a wedding has given up on life.” Brutal. Not entirely wrong. Weddings are still weddings, even when they’re melting in the sun and served with aperitivos. That said, context is king. Beach ceremony. Relaxed couple. No vicar, no vaulted ceilings, no judgmental aunt in the second row. Then yes, shorts can work. Percival does a smart array of linen suit shorts, and they are very much not holiday-bin nonsense. However remember the suncream. Lots of it. Because nothing ruins a brave outfit choice faster than peeling shoulders and lobster knees in the group photos.
Why Does Your Groom Need a Linen Wedding Suit?
Do you want to marry an uncomfortable-looking sweat monster and have the photographic receipts for the rest of your god-given life? Of course you don’t. Linen up, friend. Let’s get the groom a proper beach wedding suit.
Abroad Wedding Suits for the Groomsmen
Matching colours or a different colourway for each groomsmen? That’s up to you. Deck them out in one of these Linen Suits, though, and you’re flying.
