Tuxedos often do not get the credit they deserve. Just as much as the bride’s gown, they can mae or break a wedding ceremony. To understand what I mean, just imagine the groom wearing a bright orange bowtie and vest to match his favorite football team’s colors. Or worse yet, think powder blue. You get my point. The wrong Tuxedo can cause shame and pain for as long as the wedding photos are still around. So it’s essential to invest as much time into renting, or buying, them, as you would in the bride’s and bridesmaids’ dresses.
Start your search by scouring bridal magazines, local tuxedo shops, and even men’s fashion magazines. If your man protests, invite him in on the process. Let him feel that he has as much control as he needs. But remember, in the long run it’s typically the bride who gives the final thumbs up on all tuxedo choices. This makes sense, tell him, since the groom doesn’t typically know what the bridal dresses will look like. Plus, even if he did, chances are he wouldn’t know how to match tuxedos to them.
If your man still puts up a fight and demands more independence, get a compromise out of him. Permit him to venture to a tuxedo store on his own, but “request” that you, his mother, your mother, or at least a trusted friend go with him. This will protect you against orange-shaded whims, polka dots, or any other tuxedo trap.
Whatever you decide, be sure to do it well in advance. Most experts recommend ordering your deciding upon and setting up your tuxedo orders within two to three months of the big event. Many big name tuxedo rental companies can accommodate tighter deadlines, but you don’t want to risk it. Spring weddings can run into conflicts with the thousands of proms taking place during the same time. And summer months are prime rental seasons for other weddings.
Finally, now that you can rest assured that your man will look good as you do, you want to be sure that his groomsmen look as good as your bridesmaids. This can be tricky if some of the boys are from out of town. This requires that you have them get fitted at their local tuxedo shops or tailors and then phone or mail the measurements into your tuxedo shop.
Be sure to have a set deadline for this process to be completed. Nudge your fiancée to occasionally remind the two friends who wait to the last minute. Otherwise, you could be looking at a best man with pant cuffs around his calves, or a jacket too tight to breathe in. That won’t be a pretty site walking down the aisle.
Start your search by scouring bridal magazines, local tuxedo shops, and even men’s fashion magazines. If your man protests, invite him in on the process. Let him feel that he has as much control as he needs. But remember, in the long run it’s typically the bride who gives the final thumbs up on all tuxedo choices. This makes sense, tell him, since the groom doesn’t typically know what the bridal dresses will look like. Plus, even if he did, chances are he wouldn’t know how to match tuxedos to them.
If your man still puts up a fight and demands more independence, get a compromise out of him. Permit him to venture to a tuxedo store on his own, but “request” that you, his mother, your mother, or at least a trusted friend go with him. This will protect you against orange-shaded whims, polka dots, or any other tuxedo trap.
Whatever you decide, be sure to do it well in advance. Most experts recommend ordering your deciding upon and setting up your tuxedo orders within two to three months of the big event. Many big name tuxedo rental companies can accommodate tighter deadlines, but you don’t want to risk it. Spring weddings can run into conflicts with the thousands of proms taking place during the same time. And summer months are prime rental seasons for other weddings.
Finally, now that you can rest assured that your man will look good as you do, you want to be sure that his groomsmen look as good as your bridesmaids. This can be tricky if some of the boys are from out of town. This requires that you have them get fitted at their local tuxedo shops or tailors and then phone or mail the measurements into your tuxedo shop.
Be sure to have a set deadline for this process to be completed. Nudge your fiancée to occasionally remind the two friends who wait to the last minute. Otherwise, you could be looking at a best man with pant cuffs around his calves, or a jacket too tight to breathe in. That won’t be a pretty site walking down the aisle.
