Grooms wear trends for 2012

Wedding Journal explores the current fashion trends for men and how you can make them work for your groom.

Double-breasted jacket

This retro inspired trend is seen in coats, macs and suits for the fashion conscience gentleman in 2012. Embrace the theme for your wedding with a trendy double-breasted suit jacket.

Double breasted suit from Topman Unique SS12 collection

No tie

You've heard of black-tie and white-tie...introducing the altogether more straightforward 'No-tie' look. It does exactly what it says on the tin, but doesn't have to be quite as casual as the image the name might conjure up. Keep everything else as tailored and fitted as ever and you have yourself a contemporary take on grooms wear for 2012.

No tie from Remus Uomo

Pale and interesting

Perfect for summer weddings or weddings abroad, a lighter coloured suit can look chic and cool if it's done correctly and is another huge trend for grooms in 2012.

Soft grey suit from Masterhand's Bestseller collection SS12

Sharp sheen

Think softly shimmering rather than shiny and you have an idea of what this trend is all about. Give your groom a touch of elegance with a sharply iridescent suit for your big day.

Softly shining suit from Masterhand's Bestseller collection

Bold colour

Monochrome man-colour is big for spring/summer 2012, but won't be to every grooms or (probably more importantly) brides' taste! If you're feeling something different and want to be bang on trend, this is the look for you. Ranging from hot pink, brightest blues and orange depending on what designer you check out, anything goes!

Brightly coloured suit from Bottega Vaneta Spring 2012 collection