Hawaii weddings ask the opposite of mainland formalwear, and dressing them like a mainland wedding is the common mistake. KCT ships wedding and groomsmen suits to Honolulu, Maui and across the islands with free U.S. shipping, which matters when the party is flying in from somewhere else. Honolulu peaks in May, June, September and October, and island venues run to beaches, gardens, estates and hotels — open-air settings in year-round warmth. That argues for the lightest cloth you can, lighter colours, and a two-piece rather than a three-piece in almost every case. Our builder looks are $229.99 for a two-piece and $249.99 for a three-piece, each with the shirt and tie included. Order early enough that every groomsman has his suit before he travels, because sorting out a fit problem after everyone has landed is the one thing you cannot fix on island time.
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Wedding planning questions
Should groomsmen wear a three-piece in Hawaii?
Generally no. Beach, garden and open-air venues in year-round warmth make the waistcoat an unnecessary layer. A two-piece in a light colour and the lightest weight will look better in photographs and be far more comfortable through the reception.
When should a destination party order?
Well before anyone flies. Each groomsman should receive and try his suit at home, so any issue is handled on the mainland rather than discovered the day before the ceremony on an island.
What colours work for an island wedding?
Lighter and warmer tones read better against sand, water and greenery than a dark city-formal suit, which tends to look heavy in island photographs and traps heat during an outdoor ceremony.
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