The New Way to Dress Your Groom

It's 4:00am and you are wide awake. The wedding is two months away and having been responsible for every other aspect of your wedding, you realize your groom's tuxedo and his groomsmen's tuxedos have not been ordered. Time is ticking down and you have no idea what do, except panic. Tuxedos and suits require measurements, fittings and appointments and between your groom's crazy work schedule, squeezing in any opportunity to make more money before the wedding, you just don't know when it is going to get done. You make a list of all of the suit and tuxedo companies and plan to beg them to help you the moment it hits 9:00am.

Imagine a simpler way to help your groom find his perfect suit or tuxedo. Imagine, no stores, no appointments, no looking at 17 different navy suits that make your head spin. Imagine paying $95.00-$250.00 for a much more expensive suit or tuxedo. Imagine sleeping through the night. Seems too good to be true, right? Wrong. This is now a reality with online suit and tuxedo companies.

Renting online for women is old news, with sites like Rent the Runway, but now this rental option is moving into men’s fashion. Online companies such as, The Blk Tux, are now renting out suits and tuxedos to men for weddings and other formal events. This is an alternative and great opportunity to wear an expensive suit for a fraction of the price. There is even an option to rent the entire outfit: shirt, cuff links, tie or bow-tie included, for $155.00 and up. The process is simple: you create a log-in, pick your favorite suit or tuxedo, enter your measurements and receive the attire a week before your wedding.
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​Now, we know that not being able to see the suit or tuxedo on your groom in person and not watching the tailor measure them can seem scary. The rental company knows this and has processes in place to alleviate the worry. The Blk Tux has an on hand tailoring expert that uses a sizing algorithm, and personally looks at every order to make sure the measurements sound accurate for the groom's body type. If there is any skepticism about what they receive, they reach out immediately to discuss. Even still, if there is an issue with fit when the garments arrive let them know within 48 hours and The Blk Tux will send you new items right away free of charge. If this does not work or is not an option you are able to bring the suit to a tailor and receive compensation for minor adjustments. Still not convinced? There is an at-home try on option that is available for grooms months before the wedding to make sure the quality and fit is up to your standards before ever renting. ​
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Chissy & Hery's Wedding
Photography Credit: Judy Pak

​Even more convenient is the option to have all of the men in the bridal party rent their attire as well. Once the groom and you pick out what you would like them to wear and pay for one, the company holds all of the suits on reserve for the party. Through the website you are also able to track who has and has not sent in their measurements and payments.

This rental option puts your groom and you back in control. Finding, selecting and fitting the attire all from the comfort of your home. Renting online not only allows you to save money and time, while still allowing your groom to wear a high-end suit or tuxedo, it also alleviates some of the stress that comes along with planning your wedding.

​Happy renting!
-Sara