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 The
Almighty Measurement. Once you have selected the perfect
color and style to compliment your bride as well as the look
for
your groomsmen, schedule
a measurement appointment for your attendants with the formalwear
shop. To avoid procrastination, be sure to give your groomsmen
more than enough time to have their measurements taken. Should
the shop tell you four weeks, tell your groomsmen seven.
This is not the time for people to take their own measurements.
Formalwear tends to have a different fit than casual wear,
so stress the importance that a professional tailor has to
do the measurements. Add a “final fitting” to
your checklist a few days before the wedding to ensure everyone
is comfortable in their gear.
Don’t
Forget Shoes and Accessories. For a more harmonized and coordinated
look, rent the shoes. It’s a little extra, but well worth
it, especially for the pictures!
To polish your look, include accessories such as cufflinks,
studs,walking canes, top hats, suspenders, gloves or scarves.
A wonderful and memorable idea would be to give the accessories
as gifts to your groomsmen.
Too
Much For You To Remember? You
are in the midst of getting married and planning a wedding.
The details can get a bit overwhelming. Your best man is there
to help take away some of the stress. Keep him in the loop
and delegate things you need him to be in charge of. Yes, we
know he is busy planning that “out-of-this-world” bachelor
party, but he can make a phone call or two to make sure everyone
is on target with their measurements and timelines.
Helpful Hints
- To ensure a proper fit for your
shoes, bring dress socks for your final fitting.
- Plan on
matching the vest or cumberbun to the bridal party. If
possible, bring a swatch of the bridesmaid’s
dress with you.
- To determine the color of the shirt or
the tuxedo, you will need to know if your bride is wearing
white,
off-white or ivory.
- Let your out-of-town groomsmen know
they can have their measurements taken at a local formalwear
shop
and have
the information forwarded
to the shop where the suits/tuxedos are being reserved.
- Suggest
that your groomsmen bring a change of clothes to the reception,
this will make it more convenient
for the best
man to collect the formalwear and return them to
the shop.
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