Something For The Groom To Wear

Image via WikipediaUsually dressing the groom is a much easier task than for the bride as there are fewer options to
choose from.

The formality of the wedding and the time of day the wedding is being held, are two factors that can determine what type of outfit the groom should wear. These days the dress code for weddings is much more relaxed and so as long as the groom chooses an outfit that is acceptable and compliments the bride's outfit then the options are wide open.

If you are planning on a formal wedding and want something very formal then hiring the groom's might be the cheapest and easiest option. If you do decide on hiring a suit, it's best to start looking a few months before the wedding and as soon as the wedding colors are set.

Otherwise, if you just want something like a formal dinner suit or day to day suit that you think might be worn for other occasions then look at buying an off-the-rack suit from a men's store.

Another option is to check around for places that offer taylor-made suits at very low rates and often ready to be picked up in less that a week or so.

Tip: if you are buying new shoes to wear at the wedding, it's a good idea to wear them when getting a suit, so that the pant leg length can be measured accurately to the style of the shoes.

Tips To Save Money On A Suit
If you're hiring a suit, make sure the groomsmen and father of the bride get their suits at the same place to be sure everyone is matching. Ask the hire store if they give discounts for hiring more than one suit.

Sometimes they will include accessories like belts, or bow ties etc for free.

If you are buying a suit, wait until the sales and then get the suit, shoes, shirt etc at the same time.

If you're having the bridesmaids dresses made by a dressmaker then you could save money by getting her to also make bow ties and cummerbunds from the same material.

Here is a short video for the groom, showing how to tie a cravat...