Summer wedding in Aegean Sea Island

[mreleven]

Hello guys,
new member long time viewer of this forum.
Mid-August I am to attend as a single a wedding in the Aegean island of Naxos Greece.
The wedding will take place in the afternoon so we are talking about temperatures of 30-35C.
The wedding is not stated as casual though as I am best friends with the groom he confined to me that there is no chance he wears a tie. He still debates wearing a suit but most likely he will wear one as he goes 24/7 in his business life with a suit. The majority of the guests are in their early to mid thirties.
The reception dinner is going to be held in a really nice location, not on a beach but still out in the open.
My thoughts are to
invest in a new pair of brown church's oxfords which I intend to wear a lot in general




and opt for a nice pair of burberry navy cotton-linen trousers that I already have





and a white Gitman oxford shirt.

What are your opinions on this outfit or is it going to be too formal ?
As I have been for many years away from Home in this wedding I am to meet old cherrissed friends after a really long period as well as a few long-lost loves possibly with their new partners ha ha.
Really look forward for your thoughts.

 

[TomTom]

As someone that has been to a couple of very hot weddings I think your outfit should be spot on. If you want to add a little bit of style to your outfit you could still get a linen sport jacket (don't bother with wool...you will cook alive) .Hope it helps and enjoy the wedding in Greece.

 

[Holdfast]

Linen suits are great for summer weddings, with an open collar shirt for a more casual but still smart look. However, only you know what the level of formality will be at the wedding you're attending. Your outfit sounds absolutely fine for a more relaxed event (though I'm not a huge fan of the leather of the shoes in the pic and I would probably personally prefer a lighter-coloured pair of trousers - in the same sort of material - for the reception). Don't worry too much about the clothes though; from what you're describing, anything somewhere in the smart-but-relaxed vein will be fine for guests. Have fun!

 

[mreleven]

I would like to thank you both for your fast and sincere replys.
TomTom the cooking I most definately want to avoid.
Holdfast can you please elaborate a bit on the leather of the shoes.
Does the texture/colour not abide with your personal taste or you think the shoes in general do not fit with the setting (summer/island).
I was opting this pair of church's oxfords as they would most definately fit to my wardrobe in general.
Thanks again.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

The leather of the shoes is suspiciously shiny, as though it's corrected grain. Also, the oxford styling doesn't really go with the leather color and the chunky sole.

 

[TomTom]

The leather of the shoes is suspiciously shiny, as though it's corrected grain. Also, the oxford styling doesn't really go with the leather color and the chunky sole.

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