Suits for Groom and his best men on the beach - Recommendations

[Eli]

Hi Boys,

I really enjoy reading these boards for great suggestions and information.
Usually, I can properly dress myself, or at least I would like to think so.

But now it will involve a lot more people and it needs to be timeless so I come to you for suggestions.

I am getting married in November. The weather is very hot during the day but cools down during the evening to the point where going long sleeve and pants is very comfortable. The wedding pictures will start around 5:30 and the ceremony will be on the beach before sunset around 6:45.
We won't be on the beach for too long and afterwards we have a 1 minute walk to the restaurant in front of the hotel. The restaurant is obviously reserved for us. Also it's very important to note the restaurant is ALL WHITE. Chairs, bar, everything.. so me wearing a white suit is out of the question.

I have 5 groomsmen. I still don't know what color the bridesmaids are going for.

I'm looking for full suggestions meaning what I should wear and what the groomsmen should wear + what color shirt.

What I have in mind was a very light gray cotton suit (they are all going to be custom tailored by my long time friend). Possibly with a plain white shirt and a blue tie (my fiancÃ

es favorite color).
For the groomsmen, I was thinking, 'Captain style'. White pants, dark blue almost navy blazer. White shirt with blue stripes.
I'm still trying to picture all of this so bare with me.

Thanks for every contribution.

 

[Eli]

anyone can answer... don't be shy.

 

[Achilles_]

Originally Posted by Eli

Hi Boys, I really enjoy reading these boards for great suggestions and information. Usually, I can properly dress myself, or at least I would like to think so. But now it will involve a lot more people and it needs to be timeless so I come to you for suggestions. I am getting married in November. The weather is very hot during the day but cools down during the evening to the point where going long sleeve and pants is very comfortable. The wedding pictures will start around 5:30 and the ceremony will be on the beach before sunset around 6:45. We won't be on the beach for too long and afterwards we have a 1 minute walk to the restaurant in front of the hotel. The restaurant is obviously reserved for us. Also it's very important to note the restaurant is ALL WHITE. Chairs, bar, everything.. so me wearing a white suit is out of the question. I have 5 groomsmen. I still don't know what color the bridesmaids are going for. I'm looking for full suggestions meaning what I should wear and what the groomsmen should wear + what color shirt. What I have in mind was a very light gray cotton suit (they are all going to be custom tailored by my long time friend). Possibly with a plain white shirt and a blue tie (my fiancÃ

es favorite color). For the groomsmen, I was thinking, 'Captain style'. White pants, dark blue almost navy blazer. White shirt with blue stripes. I'm still trying to picture all of this so bare with me. Thanks for every contribution.
I would do linen myself. Beige or light gray with a light blue shirt and no tie. To me a tie at a beach wedding is too formal. Again, just my opinion. As far as groomsmen, maybe light blue or something light in colour with light coloured pants (stone, khaki, etc) . Navy is fine, but might be hot in the sun. Edit: something like this looks good to me...

 

[wetnose]

I think you should be wearing a suit in navy (mohair, perhaps?) with a navy satin tie - it's a nod to tradition and you will stand out in the restaurant. Your groomsmen can wear the light grey suits and navy ties.

 

[pvrhye]

Sunset on the beach? No suggestions of Ivory dinner jacket? (unless you mean LITERALLY on the beach, then I'd say lose the shoes all together, and go with the linen suggestion.)