Wedding Tuxedo 101

  Planning on rocking a tuxedo for your wedding event? Most likely, this is one of the most important days of your life. Chances are, you want to look the best you can for that special day. You already know your beautiful fiance will be doing the same. Selecting a wedding tuxedo is an important (perhaps the only) major decision you may be making in the planning of your wedding event. It’s important to know exactly what you are facing when it comes to choosing what will fit your style best. Here, our team shares a few tips and ideas that may come in handy when selecting a wedding tuxedo.

Will you rent or will you buy?

There may be a few different factors that play into the decision for choosing your wedding tuxedo. Cost can definitely be one of those factors. Before you even start trying on the suits and ties, you will probably be deciding whether or not you want to rent or buy your wedding tuxedo. Cost is always important and there can be a significant difference in the price of renting versus buying. Renting is obviously the more price efficient choice- unless you attend formal events throughout the year. If that’s the case, purchasing a tuxedo may be a worthwhile decision. Consider it an investment. If formal events aren’t a frequent thing in your lifestyle, and that suave looking tuxedo will spend most of its existence in the back-end of your closet- renting may be the easiest option.

When selecting a wedding tuxedo…

To begin, try selecting a location that has fashionable and up-to-date tuxedos. You don’t want to walk into a spot that has suits straight out of Dumb & Dumber (Unless you are going for that look. In that case, carry on.) Otherwise, you should have the ability to select from recent and up-to-date wedding tuxedo options.

Make sure you speak to someone with experience.

You also want to make sure that the company or individual you are working with is skilled in guiding you on your best options as well as being able to measure you properly. They should be able to measure you efficiently and professionally.

Speak your mind…

This is a very important occasion, and you want to look your best. Don’t be afraid to speak up and share your vision for your wedding tuxedo. Your sales associate should be willing to listen to your requests and guide you on choosing what suits your needs. If they come off as pushy or unwilling to hear your thoughts, go somewhere else.

Do your research.

Don’t hesitate to look up some options ahead of time. Browse other wedding galleries to get an idea of the wedding tuxedo look you are going for. You also want to make sure that tuxedo dealer you select will be able to supply you with all the tuxedo accessories as well. From cufflinks, to bow ties, shoes, etc- it may be nice to find it all in one spot.

Try to get your groomsmen to order their attire from the same location- that way they match you nicely. Otherwise, enjoy the wedding tuxedo selection process! It is an important and memorable event to planning your wedding together. Need some ideas? Check out our gallery to see all the grooms we have had the pleasure of photographing.