Hi, my name's Toby Luper, founder of Hemingway Tailors (hemingwaytailors.co.uk). My client base includes celebrities, sports stars and even royalty! Over the next few months, I'll be here offering up my expert advice for grooms in the run-up to their big day.

Despite our unpredictable climate, couples believe that by booking their wedding during the summer months their big day will be awash with thermometer-busting temperatures and cloudless skies. I truly hope that if you are such a couple then this dream comes true.

What can often be overlooked however is that while you are choosing your dream dress, your husband-to-be has some decisions to make too about his formal attire. You may have opted to ditch a heavily-layered dress to avoid baking under the searing summer sun but what about him – a formal suit or tuxedo can’t be ideal summer wear? Fortunately there are ways to be sure that your man’s day is as special and comfortable as yours.

Opt for a summer suit. This might seem obvious, but while you worry about the tiniest detail concerning your dress, the fabric for the groom’s outfit can be relegated to an afterthought when it is the most important criteria. It is considered wise, if possible, to have such a suit made by a bespoke tailor. They can offer you a wealth of fabric advice and ensure that the material and fit is perfect for the most important day of your life.

A white suit is a big ‘no-no’ and remember that a summer suit doesn’t have to be a white suit – unless of course there is a Saturday Night Fever theme to your wedding.  

Bespoke is best. He may wear a suit every day for work but just like breaking in a new pair of shoes, a new suit can feel awkward. A suit made especially for him can counteract this and help him feel like he has been wearing it for years. This is of greater importance for larger men who will find a bespoke suit more flattering for their figure and who may find the heat harder to handle.

If a bespoke suit is pushing the budget too far, consider a made-to-measure outfit. While it doesn’t offer the same level of subtlety you will still be able to ensure a perfect fit and the option to tailor most of the elements of a bespoke suit and at a cost only slightly higher than an off the peg effort from a quality retailer.

Be sure to bring a second shirt. The nerves and excitement of the day will no doubt result in him getting rather hot and bothered so a change of clothing for the evening will mean he can feel, and look, as fresh in the evening as he did that morning. The shirt could also offer a fresh look to his outfit if properly considered.

A cravat is not essential and can make your man feel a bit hot under the collar. A waistcoat and tie is perfectly suitable. Matching the colours with the bride (but not clashing with the bridesmaids) is a popular option as is following the colours in your wedding theme which can be done as subtly as coordinating the lining of the suit with the other colours in your theme.

His underwear matters too. Make sure it is loose fitting and made of a breathable material such as mesh fabrics or high quality cotton.

Above all, make sure your groom is comfortable in what he is wearing so he can focus all his attention on how fabulous you look instead of worrying about himself!