By now I’m sure you have realized that picking something from the closet won’t cut it as a wedding suit. The last thing you would want to do is to disappoint your wife to be on her special day. Besides starting a life time commitment on a sour note is will do nothing to assist the truthfulness of the “till death do us part” vow.
The first thing you have to do is distinguish between a tuxedo and a suit. A tuxedo is made up of a black jacket with satin or grosgrain lapels and a matching trouser. The trouser usually comes with stripes along the sides although not always. A regular suit is made up of a plain or pinstriped coat and a matching trouser. They come in various colors unlike the tuxedos, which are normally white or black. Now that you know what you are looking for, it time to go and get one.
The next step is to find a shop that sells or rents out tuxedos. Depending on your budget, you can choose to buy or rent one out. Take a look around town or in shopping malls to find a shop which stocks Tuxedos for Weddings. They should not be too hard to find especially in bigger cities. Look around various shops for something interesting until you find what you are looking for.
Taking of measurements comes next. You could do this at home but it would be preferable that the on-site tailor does that for you. Make sure you do not wear any thick clothing as you take the measurements, as this will corrupt the information. If you plan on renting a suit, chances are that you have to get an exact fit. This is because most shops would not like to meddle around with the suit given that you are not planning to buy it. Renting tuxedo for weddings may sometimes turn out to be more expensive than buying one after you include all the hidden costs. You also have to return it as soon as you can to avoid getting fined for delays.
It is a good idea to bring someone along the fitting session. Any close friend will suffice but the best man would be better. You should also bring a camera along to take photos of yourself at different angles while wearing the tuxedo. This will enable you to fully see how you would look in different tuxedos since the mirrors at the shop may not reveal all the details. Try to go for the fitting as close to the wedding day as possible. This is to avoid potential weight gains and loses that may ruin the fitting of the suit. A month or two before the day seems very reasonable.
Finally, it would be wise to let your bride to be to see what you have chosen. She is the ultimate critic and you would be better off to get her opinion before the wedding. Moreover, unlike the wedding gown, there are no superstitious myths surrounding the tuxedo that would make it unlucky for the bride to be to see you in it.
