Rent the Tux and Save Big Bucks

Author: Sydney writes for local area magazines, green content publications and newspapers and enjoys writing about fashion.                   

Planning a wedding is a stressful time. With finding the perfect location, selecting a wedding cake, choosing rings and organizing showers; there are plenty of details to worry about. Of course, apparel is one of the most important. Naturally the bride’s dress and the groom’s tux are at the top of the list but so is the rest of the wedding party.

The bride will take care of organizing the bridesmaids and it’ll be the groom’s job to get his groomsmen in a tux. You can relax because there are options that will save you time and money; starting with using a tuxedo rental company.

A top notch tuxedo rental company will have an in-house consultant to help ensure you are getting what you need so that’ll take some of the stress off of you. They are knowledgeable professionals and there for a reason so utilize their expertise. The following are some of the questions they may ask.

What is the budget for the wedding apparel? You don’t want everyone spending more than they have to since it is likely the tuxedo will only be worn the one time. Selecting affordable wedding apparel is easier to do with tuxedo rentals and saves a lot of money. Needless to say they will appreciate a tux rental more because they know they can return it after the wedding.

Will the ceremony be formal or semi-formal? This will help the consultant in planning the style of tux you will need since there are a variety to choose from. Formal and semi-formal tuxes differ in style, material and accessories. If it is a semi-formal event you won’t want to show up in a tux and top hat. Also, if an invitation says “tux optional”, your best bet is to wear a tux. A tuxedo rental comes in handy for such occasions, especially if they are on short notice.

How many people will be in the wedding party? This is important for the consultant to know since you want to ensure everyone in your party has the same style tux. Typically the groom will have a slightly different style from the rest of the wedding party but he’ll still need to match the groomsmen. The last thing you want to have happen is part of the party is in dark navy blue and some are in black. And don’t forget the father of the bride; he will need a tuxedo too and is often overlooked in the planning.

What is the weather going to be like? This is something that is often overlooked when selecting wedding attire. A bride doesn’t want to be too hot, too cold or uncomfortable and the groom wants the appropriate tuxedo so he is weather appropriate as well. For example, if you are seeking a tuxedo rental in Columbus, Ohio you’ll consider the season when choosing the best wedding attire.

Last but certainly not least; do not miss the fitting session. For some reason there are people that think all tuxedos are the same and will fit every guy the same way. This is not true. The groom and groomsmen should also be comfortable while looking stylish. Be sure the fit allows you to move freely and doesn’t feel too heavy. A fitting allows the consultant to see if there are any adjustments that need to be made. You certainly don’t want to show up on your wedding day and the tux doesn’t fit right.