The selection and choices for men's wedding
formalwear are numerous. There are many combinations
of styles, colours, textures, and accessories. Most men choose
to rent their wedding attire 
but
some do buy if they think they will have future use for the formalwear.
Most stores that rent tuxedos have magazines
available for you to take home and look over at your leisure.
The groomsmen should
start organizing their formalwear about four
to six months in advance of the wedding date.
It may take less time in the less busy seasons but it never hurts
to do things early. Take a colour fabric swatch of the Bridesmaids'
dresses with you when ordering the men's formal wear to
match the colours to the men's ties, vests, pocket squares, or
cummerbunds. It is also important if the Bride is wearing a gown
colour other than white that you inform the tailor so that the
Groom's attire matches hers. If she is wearing
cream, light pink or ivory, his attire should
compliment the Bride's gown.
The
cost for the average tuxedo rental is between
$90.00 and $140.00. There might be the added cost of other rentals
including shoes, and other accessories. Shoes are very important
to the overall look of the men's attire. You
may want to consider renting shoes if you don't have suitable
shoes to bring the outfit together.
Many men's formal wear
businesses offer the Groom's tuxedo
as a free rental when you rent all of his attendants' formal
wear from them. Ask about this when you are picking
up catalogues to review.
It's always recommended that the men
be measured by a professional tailor for their
tuxedo or suit orders. Most
businesses offering tuxedo rentals
will do courtesy measurements for other locations that sell the
same line of attire. This way the tuxedos can
be ordered without the men going to the actual shop where they
are being ordered from. This is convenient when attendants live
a distance away from where the wedding will be
taking place. Call to make sure this service is available.
Before leaving the store with the men's
attire make sure all the pieces 
are
present and accounted for and functioning as well. Be sure to
check all the buttons and zippers. You don't want any surprises
while getting dressed on the wedding day.
Some grooms
take their wedding as an opportunity to show
their pride in their culture by wearing a kilt in their clan's
tartan. You can wear it for the entire wedding
day or only for the wedding ceremony. Either
way, it's another great way personalize your wedding.
