From completely different starting ideas to identical burnt-orange three-piece suits, Axel and Sebastian share the story behind their made-to-order wedding look from Slater Menswear
Photography | The Gibsons and Tandem Photo
Axel Hildenberg and Sebastian Wojcik chose matching made-to-order wedding suits for their summer celebration at Venachar Lochside in Callander. From the burnt-orange fabric to the final fittings, Axel shares how Slater Made to Order helped them create a look that felt completely their own.
Wedding & suit details at a glance
Wedding venue | Venachar Lochside, Callander
Wedding date | 18th July 2026
Wedding suits | Slater Made to Order by Slater Menswear
Style | Matching tailor-made three-piece suits
Colour | Burnt orange
Shirts | Dark-blue silk
Ties | Coordinated orange-and-blue ties
Fabric | Vitale Barberis Canonico wool
Fittings | Two-to-three fittings
From first date to wedding day
"Like a lot of couples these days, our story started with a message rather than a meet-cute. We got chatting one evening in July 2023 and just… clicked. By the end of our first date the very next day, we’d already decided to make it official.
"A few months later, Sebastian tested the waters and asked how I felt about marriage. I clearly took that as a green light, because a little while later I proposed completely out of the blue! We tied the knot at Venachar Lochside in Callander this summer, on 18th July, having fallen for the venue the moment we visited."
Why they chose Slater Menswear for their wedding suits
"By the time we turned our attention to outfits, a good chunk of the planning was already sorted. We’d booked the venue in late 2024, so the feel of the day was locked in long before we started thinking about what we’d wear.
"We were no strangers to Slater Menswear either. We’d both bought suits there for Sebastian’s brother’s wedding in Poland and loved them so much that the decision was practically made for us. Long before we’d even set our own wedding date, we knew Slater was where we’d be heading. It wasn’t just the cut and comfort of the suits we liked; it was how the staff made us feel. I have severe social anxiety and they made sure we could shop in a private setting, choosing everything at our own pace with zero pressure.
"What we hadn’t agreed on was what our suits would actually look like. We walked in with completely different ideas of colour and style, but once we saw the range on offer, everything changed. We were shown options we’d never considered and happily threw our original plans out the window.
"We went to our first appointment in March 2025 together, just the two of us. We’re a team and genuinely value each other’s opinions, so doing it separately never crossed our minds. Half the fun was bouncing ideas back and forth until we landed on something we both loved."
Choosing the fit, fabric and details for made-to-order wedding suits
"Going custom was the plan from the start. We wanted something fresh, stylish and properly ours rather than straight off the peg. Supervisor Dominic McGrattan led our first appointment, pulling out fabric after fabric, colour after colour and style after style.
"We’d talked beforehand about how a lot of menswear can feel a bit samey – same cuts, same colours, same safe choices. We wanted the total opposite, and Dominic showed us options we’d never have thought to ask for. By the end of that first appointment, we’d found our look. The colours just clicked, everything fell into place and we walked out buzzing to see it all come together.
"Fit came first, always. Sebastian is a dedicated gym-goer – broad, muscly and not exactly built to standard sizing – so getting a jacket to sit properly across his shoulders and chest took some serious doing. I was more straightforward: they took my measurements and nailed the fit first time.
"For the fabric, we chose something that plays with the light – matt one second, gently glowing the next. The details stayed deliberately quiet too, with a reversible lining and zero visible branding. If the suits say anything about us, they’re whispering it from the inside seam – a little nod to Slavic minimalism, as Sebastian likes to call it.
"We had two-to-three fittings, mostly because Sebastian’s body kept changing shape – losing fat, gaining muscle, the whole nine yards. We kept tweaking things until we collected our suits two weeks before the wedding, with MTO executive Kai Proctor helping with final adjustments."
How the matching wedding suits came together
"We definitely had some nerves about how everything would come together. I carry a bit of extra weight around the middle, while Sebastian had all that shoulder and waist business going on, so we were both quietly bracing for something to end up too tight, too loose or just not sitting right. Turns out we worried for nothing. Everything came together beautifully – the fit, the details, the accessories – and we felt completely comfortable, genuinely elated and thrilled to look every bit the part on the day we became husbands.
"We kept the accessories simple and let the suits do the talking. The waistcoats and ties played so well off the colour of the suits, while little flower buttonholes finished everything off nicely. Sebastian is definitely the stylish one of the two of us – I’m strictly a comfort-over-fashion guy day-to-day, so this was a proper step up for me.
"As for what happens to the suits now, we’re still deciding. They’re proudly hanging on display while we work out whether they’re destined for keepsake status or a second life. Knowing Sebastian, though, I’ve a strong feeling his won’t stay in the wardrobe for long!"
Behind the scenes: tailoring Axel and Sebastian’s Slater Menswear wedding suits
Slater Menswear supervisor Dominic took Axel and Sebastian’s original appointment, helping them explore everything from greens to bright blues before settling on a vibrant burnt-orange Vitale Barberis Canonico wool. “They wanted something bold but not garish,” he explains. The matching three-piece suits were finished with peak lapels, slanted pockets, five-button waistcoats and wood buttons.
Getting the fit just right was particularly important. “They both have broad shoulders and slim waists, so taking the correct measurements allowed us to achieve the perfect fit,” says Dominic.
Slater Made to Order executive Kai looked after the pair when they returned to collect their suits. “Sebastian was very into the gym and fitness, which was a big factor in the fitting,” he remembers. Having gone from a bulk to a cut ahead of the wedding, Sebastian needed some final tweaks, with the jacket taken in at the side seams to maintain its slim, flattering drape.
Made-to-order wedding suit FAQs
A made-to-order wedding suit is created to a customer’s measurements and chosen specifications rather than bought in a standard off-the-peg size. Depending on the service, couples can usually choose elements such as fabric, colour, lapels, buttons, pockets, lining and waistcoat style.
An off-the-peg suit is produced in standard sizes and bought ready-made, while a made-to-order suit is created using your measurements and selected design details. Made-to-order can offer more choice over fit, fabric and finishing touches.
It’s best to start the process several months before the wedding so there’s time for measurements, production, fittings and any final adjustments. Lead times vary between tailors and retailers, so check this before booking your first appointment.
The number of fittings varies depending on the suit and how much adjustment is required. Some people may only need a small number of appointments, while others may need additional fittings to refine the jacket, trousers or waistcoat before the wedding.
