Wedding Questions & Answers

Who usually selects the wedding tuxedos?
The bride and the groom. The specifics of your wedding concerning style, formality, and time of day will affect your decision. Click here for more information on choosing your tuxedo.

What if something doesn't fit?
Make sure the men in your wedding party try on their tuxedos when they pick them up. By allowing yourself extra time, store personnel can make whatever changes are needed for that perfect fit.

Do all tuxedos have a satin strip down the sides?
Yes, except for daytime formals featuring cutaways, which do not.

What is the proper fit for a tuxedo?
Coat: It should fit comfortably across the shoulders. On most styles, the body should be long enough for the coat to brush the insides of your fingers when your hand is cupped around the bottom.
Sleeves: Each should fall just below the wrist bone.
Collar: It should comfortably hug the neck.
Trousers: Worn at the waist, they should not grab the hip or thigh, allowing the pleats to fall naturally. The length should brush the shoe tops.
Vest: Vest should be adjusted at the neck so that the bottom of the vest covers the waistband of the trousers, hiding the slide adjustments.

Can all the men in the party wear tails?
Absolutely! It is most appropriate when the bridesmaids' gowns are very formal.

How can we encourage our guests to dress up?
On the invitations, add the words, "Black Tie Invited."