Kootenay Bride Blog
10 TIPS TO RENTING TUXEDOS
Submitted by Noreen Lynas, owner of Cottons Clothing Company, 390 Baker St., Nelson, BC, (250) 354-4002
There are a number of things both the groom and groomsmen should know before renting their tuxedos or suits before the wedding. Here’s a top ten list to help you with your planning.
1. Don’t need pants? No problem. Black & Lee (with whom we work) will let you rent partial suits or tuxedos. For example, if you already have the perfect pair of trousers, you can just order the shirt and jacket.
2. Not all white shirts are created equal. Make sure your party looks uniform with the same colour pants, shirts, etc. The best way to do this is rent the same colour clothing from one distributor.
3. See the light. Black & Lee do offer light-coloured suits. Come in and check them out, especially if yours is a summer wedding.
4. Keep your nose to yourself. Pocket squares do not have to be returned with your rental. They’re yours to keep…and launder.
5. Buy the tie. Or shirt, pants, tuxedo, whatever you choose. Black & Lee offer retail sales as well as rentals.
6. Shoe goofs. Make sure your groomsmen have the same type of shoes. The last thing you want is for them to show up in their black sneakers or work boots.
7. Cool cufflinks. Wearing cufflinks with a shirt helps keep you cooler because your shirt cuffs are more open and allow for better air flow.
8. Try before you buy. You MUST try on your tuxedo or suit a minimum of one week before the wedding to ensure everything fits properly. (Black & Lee traditionally delivers the week before the wedding.)
9. After hours party. We will stay open after hours if you’d like to come in with your entourage to try on the suits. Not all stores will offer this service but we definitely will. It ends up being more fun, relaxed and the photo opps are way better.
10. No peeking. It’s totally fair for you to tell the bride she can’t see you in your tux before the wedding. (After all, you aren’t allowed to see her.)
