South Carolina weddings run long and warm, and Charleston peaks in April, May, October and November. KCT ships wedding and groomsmen suits statewide with free U.S. shipping, so a party arriving from around the country orders at home and shows up coordinated. Charleston brings historic halls, estates, gardens and resorts where warmth and texture suit the architecture better than a flat black city suit, and where humidity is a genuine factor from late spring through early autumn. Hilton Head adds beach and resort venues that push further toward lighter weight and lighter colour. Greenville sits inland with country clubs, industrial spaces and gardens in a slightly more conventional register. Our builder looks are $229.99 for a two-piece and $249.99 for a three-piece, each with the shirt and tie included. Ask whether the ceremony is outdoors before choosing weight.
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Wedding planning questions
What works for a Charleston historic or garden wedding?
A mid-tone with texture rather than a flat black. Charleston's historic architecture and gardens photograph beautifully with a suit that has warmth and depth, and lighter cloth handles the humidity far better.
How should a Hilton Head beach party dress?
The lightest weight and a light colour, in a two-piece with no waistcoat. Beach and resort ceremonies combine sun, sand and humidity, and every extra layer works against the party during photographs.
When should a destination party order?
Before anyone travels, so each groomsman receives and tries his suit at home. For a party travelling in, fixing a fit issue on arrival is the hardest thing to absorb.
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