Barn Wedding Style Inspiration

Preparing for a barn wedding? There’s plenty to look forward to, a day among the countryside, rustic settings, and more. Whether you’re planning the day itself or attending, you may want to know more. Read on for everything you need to know about barn weddings, barn wedding style inspiration, barn wedding groom style, barn wedding groomsman style, and more…

 

 

What Is A Barn Wedding?

Usually taking place in a countryside setting, a barn wedding is simply that – a wedding taking place in a barn. Full of rustic charm, barn weddings have plenty of character and lots of different appeal. They work fantastically as a neutral base for the spouses to be to decorate as they choose, they often go hand-in-hand with natural, pastoral beauty, and each barn wedding will be unique, from building, to decoration, to the day itself, to the attendees! It is no wonder they prove popular.

 

 

What To Consider When Planning A Barn Wedding Outfit

With the above in mind, your barn wedding outfit ideas should stick to the simpler side of life. This is not an occasion for a full tuxedo. Whilst you still want to dress with the formality the occasion requires, you also want to keep a few practical considerations in mind including weather, temperature, and movability. The day may involve some walking through the countryside or it may involve time spent outdoors, your outfit should be able to let you comfortably do this, even if it means bringing an umbrella (or potentially even wellies!)

 

Jenson 3-Piece Suit, SUAVE OWL White Shirt, Paisley Tie & Pocket Square Set

 

 For some wedding attendees and those involved in the wedding party, the wedding colours will be explained to you so you know what to look for in your outfits. If you do not have an idea of the wedding colours, sticking to natural shades is your best course of action. Browns, greens, stone, and grey are all safe bets, but you might also be able to include some dark reds, oranges, and autumnal shades. Use the time of year as a guide to the depth of your colour choice. For winter and autumn, go for darker shades which will keep you warmer and fit the season. For summer and spring, lighter colours will reflect sun rays, keep you cooler, and fit too!

 

 

As with all suits for all occasions, suit fit is essential. You could put hours of thought into the colour, pattern, and style of a suit, but it won’t look as good as it could do if it doesn’t fit right. The right suit fit should accentuate your silhouette, it shouldn’t hang off the body or constrict it. Finding the right suit fit can be a process, but it’s a valuable process to go through. For more about general suit fit, read The Ultimate Guide To Men’s Suits. For more about the specifics of fit for each piece of a three-piece men’s suit, read our Suit Jacket Style Guide For Men, Waistcoat Style Guide For Men, and Suit Trouser Style Guide For Men.

 

Barn Wedding Style Inspiration

Attending a barn wedding is certainly something to get excited about! You know what should be considered and what sort of atmosphere you’re trying to match. However, you may still want some inspiration! If this is the case, read on for barn wedding outfit ideas for men that are sure to make you feel and look fantastic!

 

 

What To Wear As A Wedding Guest At A Barn Wedding?

As a barn wedding guest, you want to look good but you don’t want to overdress. A wedding guest should never set out to steal attention from the wedding party, but don’t worry! There are easy ways to make sure you don’t cross this line!

 

For your barn wedding guest outfit for men, keep it simple. A two or three-piece suit paired with a SUAVE OWL shirt, brogues, and a tie is a winning combo. When it comes to suit styling as a wedding guest, keep the statement pieces minimal. If you’re wearing a bright green suit, wear neutrals in all your other pieces. If you’re wearing a particularly flashy, eye-grabbing tie, go for a more muted suit. This way you’ll be sure to not out-shine any members of the wedding party. It can be a good choice to keep your accessories minimal, opting for only one or two rather than every single piece you have, for the same reason.

 

 

Whilst you can’t outshine the groom, you can still lean into the theme! Opt for colours befitting of a rustic wedding. Choose natural materials, such as cotton and wool, for your suit materials. Flat caps, braces, boots, all of these can look in perfect place in a barn setting.

 

What To Wear As A Groom At A Barn Wedding?

For your big day, you need a big outfit – one that makes you excited, makes you confident, and that you’ll feel happy about looking back on. You have the choice over what you wear and what the people in your wedding party wear too. For a big day all about you, you deserve to wear something special.

 

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When it comes to choosing groom’s attire, the more inspiration the better. With any details about the wedding you have in mind, such as wedding colours or wedding flowers, search for inspiration in blogs, magazines, and social media. Keep an eye out for what excites you, do you lean towards a certain style, cut, colour, or material? Your groom’s attire should make you excited, so knowing what does is important!

 

 

 

A barn wedding gives you plenty of style options. You could go for a more traditional style, a tweed suit for example. You could wear a more bohemian choice and opt for a relaxed, smart casual outfit as your barn wedding groom's attire. A bright, statement suit in an interesting colour or pattern is also an option. Explore all of the possibly styles in your research, you may find that something unexpected is exactly what makes you excited.

 

 

After your research, browse our main suit range! We have a wide range of contemporary and classic styles. You can explore our suit range on our website, but you can also simply visit us in store, and our friendly, experienced team will help you find the perfect groom’s attire for you. SUAVE OWL has been catering to groom's from the get-go. All of our suits come in diverse sizing with interesting styles available for everyone. At SUAVE OWL, we believe every gentleman should be able to find the style for him in the size for him. Visit us to see how we can help you. 

 

 

For an extra special experience, you can also visit us at the SUAVE OWL Groom’s Room in Bath! In a unique and luxury experience, you can find your wedding suit in the setting of our underground fitting room styled to look like a gentleman’s smoking lounge. With a complimentary drink, you and your wedding party can find your wedding day attire in a relaxed environment with help from an experienced member of our team. Find out more about this and all the perks, including a VIP discount, in our blog The Groom’s Room experience. Don't miss out on an experience you won't forget!

 

 

More Wedding Style Inspiration From SUAVE OWL

For groom’s style inspiration, read Men's Wedding Style: How To Look Suave On Your Big Day, From Aisle To Dance Floor: Men's Wedding Suits That Make A Statement, Wedding Day Attire For Men: What To Wear and How To Choose, and Preparing For Your Wedding Day - Getting The Best Suit For The Big Day.

 

 

For men's suit style guides, read Navigating Men's Formal Wear: A Comprehensive Style Guide, Suit Jacket Style Guide For Men, and Mastering Men's Formal Fashion: How To Find Your Formal Style. For seasonal formalwear advice for men, read Seasonal Suits With SUAVE OWL!

 

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