How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Suit in the UK?
The honest answer? You don’t need to spend a fortune to look like you did.
At Esquire, our suits sit between £150 and £350. Luxury feel, real tailoring, sharp silhouettes, without the designer markup. You get the wow factor without breaking the bank.
What each price bracket really gets you
Under £200. Entry level. Fine if you’re a one off wedding guest who won’t wear the suit again. Expect basic fabric, less attention to construction, and a fit that often needs altering before it photographs well.
£200 to £300. Where most grooms land. This is the sweet spot for grooms and groomsmen who want to look sharp without overspending. Two piece and three piece suits from brands like House of Cavani deliver clean cuts, solid fabric, and a silhouette that holds up on the day and long after.
£300 to £350. The Esquire signature. This is where the magic happens. Tweed checks, double breasted waistcoats, heritage three pieces with the kind of texture that lifts a groom in every photograph. Brands like Marc Darcy and Paul Andrew sit here, and they deliver the most considered, photograph ready look for the price. Loved by footballers, reality TV faces, and grooms who want to be remembered for how they looked.
The Esquire promise
Luxury menswear, affordable price tag. Suits worn by people who could buy anything and still choose us.
Visit us in Nottingham or Merry Hill, or shop online at esquiremenswear1976.com.
By Penny Virdee, Co Founder, Esquire
