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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2025

Dapper Chaps Formal Wear, the multi Award Winning wedding suit company is based within the popular Martels Wedding Village, located just outside Great Dunmow in Barnston, Essex.

At dapper chaps, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail to ensure that the Groom and his party look dapper from head to toe.

From classic tail suits to modern lounge, we are here to dress you and help you achieve that perfect, personal wedding look.

We have a variety of formal shoes on offer to finish your wedding attire. From classic brogues to the more slim line shoe we are confident that we have the right footwear to complete the look you wish to achieve.

Current Trends....

A classic lounge suit incorporating a tweed waistcoat is proving very popular with our Grooms. This brings a modern twist to the classic look whilst keeping it formal. We also suggest bringing the bridesmaid colour into the neckwear to ensure that the colour theme runs through the wedding party.

On the wedding day we want our groom to look in the mirror and know that he looks and feels the best he has ever looked and has the confidence for the day ahead.

Martels Wedding Village is unique and an ideal place for couples to visit when planning their big day. We share the village with 18 other professional wedding suppliers. You can find your dream bespoke wedding rings at COO Jewellers, the perfect outfit for your mum at Christine's Occasion wear, try on beautiful wedding dresses at Martels Bridal Boutique and so much more.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Sale of suits
Rental of suits
Sale of groom accessories
Sale of suits for father of the bride/groom
Advice service for style and image
Hire of groom accessories

What services do you offer?

Image advice
Other

What is included in the wedding package?

Our hire suit package includes Jacket, trousers, waistcoat, neck wear, braces and cufflinks and a free shirt, pressed and ready to wear

What is the style of your suits?

Classic
Dinner
Morning coat
Black tie

How far in advance should I contact you?

We offer a free personal consultation for the groom and his bride to select the look you wish to achieve for your wedding, usually 9 - 12 months before the wedding date

How far in advance should I contact you?

The groom and his party then need to come in 12 weeks before the wedding date for the fittings

Do you have an outlet section?

No

What is your main business area?

Aesthetic

Do I need to make an appointment?

Yes

Operating hours:

Please call us to make your personal consultation

What are the forms of payment?

We are not able to take American Express but we accept all other forms of payment

What kind of groom items do you offer?

Shoes
Ties
Bow ties
Vests
Waistcoat
Cufflinks
Braces

How do you work?

We work on a consultation basis

Operating hours:

Monday to Friday 10 - 4 Saturday 9 - 4 Sunday by appointment

What are the forms of payment?

Debit card and Visa, Cash

Served in

Essex and Hertfordshire

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Reviews for Dapper Chaps Formal Wear

Daniela
Daniela Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Suits for Our Wedding Day

We had a great experience with Dapper Chaps and would highly recommend them. The team were incredibly helpful from the start and took the time to help us choose the perfect suits to complement our wedding venue.

The service was smooth, professional, and stress-free, and the suits looked fantastic on the day. We couldn’t have been happier with the overall experience — thank you for helping make our wedding look so polished and put together.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 23/11/2025
4 out of 5 rating

Professional

Very professional from star to finish the suits where comfortable and everyone said the looked good
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 20/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

They put the DAPPER into our chaps!

We found this supplier by pure chance really, whilst visiting Martel's for a Mother of the Bride outfit. As soon as we walked in their display of suits just caught our eye, they had everything from the tweed we were looking for, in 3 beautiful colours, to dj's and tails etc.

The quality of the suits was superb and the service, well above and beyond.

They did not rush us and they really knew their stuff, helping us with options etc, ensuring we got what we wanted including beautiful leather shoes at an amazing price!

The suits came with everything, including cufflinks and braces. Value for money definitely!

Their service and professionalism was just incredible. No stress and we felt so reassured in everyway.

Collection and return of the suits was very easy, giving us time so we did not need to rush and the alterations were spot on.

I really can't thank them enough for all their help and guidance.

Our guys looked great, thank you again.
Rufus
Rufus Sent on 19/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs R Fisher. Sept 5th Wedding.

I’m absolutely delighted I found out from a friend about Dapper Chaps.
The whole process from booking my appointment to the expert advice I received for my fitting was instrumental in the success of my wedding day.
Excellent friendly customer service, superbly organised and a great varied selection of outfits to choose from.
I also found the hire to be what I consider, very reasonably priced and good value.
I would 100% recommend the Dapper Chaps team to anyone looking for wedding hire and fitting.
Many thanks to all of them for the fantastic service provided.
J
Jamie Sent on 21/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Suit Hire

We used Dapper Chaps for our wedding and they were brilliant throughout.
Perfect service and brilliant suits, shoes, bow tie etc.
We would highly recommend.
Tony
Tony Sent on 04/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic from start to finish

Excellent experience from start to finish. The suits were of outstanding quality and tailored perfectly for my wedding. The service was professional, attentive, and truly worth every penny. Highly recommended.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional service

I would highly recommend Dapper Chaps for suit hire. From the time of enquiry they made the whole process easy. They were very knowledgeable and helpful with the choosing of suits and kept us informed on when we needed measurements and fitting. The price of hire was very reasonable. Overall very happy :)
M
Malcolm Sent on 03/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dapper chaps review

I just want to say a massive thank you to Dapper Chaps for helping make our wedding day extra special. From start to finish, the team were friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure we looked our best. Every single one fit perfectly, the quality of the suits was top-notch, and we had so many compliments from guests about how sharp the wedding party looked. What really stood out was the service. Nothing was too much trouble. The fittings were relaxed and they made the whole process easy and enjoyable, which is exactly what you need during the wedding planning. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dapper Chaps to anyone looking for stylish, high quality suits and a team who genuinely care about making your day memorable. Thank you again for everything.
LuxuriousOrangeCakes67418
Luxuriousorangecakes67418 Sent on 29/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Highly reccomend

I would highly recommend Dapper Chaps and the Wedding shop in Martels.
From the moment we meet with Alex in the suit department, he was warm, welcoming and friendly. Alex offered fantastic advice, has great knowledge and is very proffessional. He was able to offer different options and adviced on contrast colours, shoes and little tips for the day.
Vanessa in the wedding department was also very welcoming, patient and understanding. She offered different options to alter the dress , which made my dress unique for my wedding day.
The quality of all the clothes was exceptional, as was the service from the first day to the last.
Michael
Michael Sent on 28/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Faultless. Thank you!

Amazing from start to finish. Expert knowledge and wide variety of suits available. Thank you!
E
Emma Sent on 21/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

The team was friendly, helpful and supportive in choosing suits for our big day.

Our suits were smart and looked incredible on my husband and his best man. The suits came with everything we needed and the price was really fair too.
Oliver
Oliver Sent on 17/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Pristine customer service and highest quality suits

Dapper Chaps helped to suit and boot myself and my groomsmen for my wedding. From get go everyone at Dapper Chaps were exceptional in their customer service and went above and beyond to help us look great on the big day. We originally planned to have a tanned suit and ended up with timeless tuxedos which looked stunning. Couldn't recommend them more.
G
George Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

George Wood Wedding 30/05/2025

Fantastic service from everyone at Dapper chaps over the phone and in store to make my experience as stress free as possible! Suits fitted perfectly with everyone so pleased how they looked for my big day and the comfort that suits provided also. Would highly recommend Dapper chaps
J
Jack Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top Class Service

I cannot recommend dapper chaps for your wedding day enough. I went in with one request which was to look like James Bond. The guys delivered, I felt fantastic on the day in my suit and all of my groomsmen also looked brilliant. Friendly and efficient service throughout and very accommodating. Can not recommend Dapper Chaps highly enough.
Carrie-Anne
Carrie-Anne Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

We had an incredible experience with Dapper Chaps! The suits were absolutely lovely—sharp, stylish, and perfect for our big day. What really stood out was how accommodating and supportive the entire team was. We were having a tough time finding a shop that could cater to some difficult sizings, but Dapper Chaps went above and beyond. They ordered in special sizes just for us and even brought the groom in for additional fittings at no extra cost after some weight loss.

They also did an amazing job matching our 6-year-old to the groom, which made for such a special touch on the day. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their professionalism and kindness made the whole process completely stress-free. We can’t thank them enough!
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Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
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Martels Wedding Village, High Easter Road CM6 1NA Barnston (Essex)

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