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Duckys Formalwear
How far in
advance should I order my tuxedos and have everyone come in for a fitting?
It's best to order your tuxedos about 3
months prior to the wedding so there's enough time to make sure
everything is in stock. This also gives the wedding party enough
time to get fitted. All measurements should be completed a month
before the wedding. If you have a large group coming in to be
fitted, it is recommended that you call ahead.
Who in the wedding
party should get a tuxedo?
Typically the groom and groomsmen wear
tuxedos for the wedding. If there are ushers involved it is
traditional to put them in tuxedos that would match the groomsmen.
The fathers and grandfathers of the bride and groom may also wish to
wear tuxedos. There are even baby tuxes for ages 6 months
and up.
Should the groom
wear something different from his groomsmen?
It is common to see the groom color
matching the bride's colors, and the groomsmen color matching the
bridesmaids. However, the tuxedos should be chosen based on
whatever the couple is most comfortable with.
Does it matter
where we order our tuxedos?
Yes. There is a common
misconception that all tuxedo stores are the same. Never order
your tuxedos from a store that can't have the wedding party try on their
tuxedos before the date of the wedding. Many stores do not have
tuxedos in-stock and cannot help you if something goes wrong with the
order. If last minute changes need to be made, they won't be able
to send new tuxedos because often times the location where they order
them from is 3 or 4 states away. Ask the store personnel if they
carry all their tuxedos in stock.
Should we rent
shoes?
Yes. Ordering shoes may cost an extra $10
- $20, but it will enhance the overall look of the wedding party by
ten-fold. If you don't order shoes for the groomsmen and allow
them to provide their own, the look will not be uniform and the shoe
styles may not compliment the tuxedo they are wearing.
Several members of our
wedding party live out of town. How should we have them get
fitted?
Most tuxedo stores are part of the IFA
(International Formalwear Association). This organization provides
each of it's member stores with out-of-town measurement cards. If
members of your party are unable to get fitted at the store you are
renting your tuxedos from, have them get fitted by a tuxedo store that
is local to them and fax or call in the measurements. It is
essential that out-of-town party members then try on their tuxedo BEFORE
they leave the store in case the measurements were incorrect.. If the
store personnel do not ask you to try on the tuxedo, they do not care
about the quality of your special day.
How do tuxedos vary in cost?
Tuxedos differ in cost primarily in their styles and
brands. A tuxedo that has 3 or 4 buttons will generally cost more
than one that has 1 button. Name brands also typically cost more.
A few popular brands are Claiborne, Perry Ellis, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph
Lauren and Ecko Unltd.
What kinds of tuxedos look best
on men?
When picking out your tuxedos consider the shape of the
men that will be wearing them. If the majority of the groomsmen are
not very tall, it is probably best not to order tuxedos with very long
coats. As a general rule of thumb: shorter men look best in short
coats, and taller men look best in long coats. The style of vest
usually does not reflect the size of men, and ties are about 50 - 50.
Half of the tuxedos ordered have bow ties, while the other half have long
ties. It depends on the personal preference of the bride and groom.
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