It’s an amazing year to be getting married! The selection of wedding colors has expanded wider than it’s ever been, allowing for some truly unique looks! Men’s formal attire has followed this trend in an expansion of tuxedo colors as well as vest and tie colors and patterns. For the past ten years, the primary focus for the tuxedo has been black. While the black tuxedo is still the majority of all tuxedo rentals today, they are also available in white, ivory, chocolate brown, tan, latte, light gray, and charcoal. While traditional etiquette still calls for dark tuxedoes for evening weddings, daytime ceremonies allow for more flexibility with lighter colored shades. It’s customary to differentiate the groom from the rest of the wedding party. His attire should complement that of the bride in terms of formality and color; if her gown is formal, the groom should wear a black tuxedo with a white or ivory vest and tie to match. If the gown is full length but has no train, a dark tuxedo with a black vest and tie—or a colored vest and tie if the same hues are used in the bridal bouquet—is appropriate. Less formal bridal gowns can be complemented with a light-colored tux or a suit. Even the most casual bridal dress is a special dress and one that will probably not be worn again for any other occasion. The groom should consider the same when choosing his attire. A classic business suit that is worn again at the office on Monday morning may not uphold the special and unique look a wedding day deserves. The average tuxedo rental price is around $120. The price hasn’t changed dramatically over the past 10 years, but the choices have multiplied. Rental tuxedos are made in a variety of fabrics, including a Super 100’s wool that is lighter weight, softer to the touch, and more comfortable than traditional wool. Tuxedos made of this fabric rent for closer to $150. There are also several classic options available at lower price points. Renting a tuxedo is usually more attractive than purchasing one. Purchasing a tuxedo or a suit is often more than $150, with an additional investment of $140 to $220 for a shirt, vest, tie, and shoes. The number one reason renting a tuxedo is preferred by most bridal couples is the accessibility and ease of coordinating all of the sizes necessary for a typical wedding party —including a ring bearer and any men who are outside the “average” size scale of menswear stores. Any tuxedo store across the country can take measurements for your party, which will enable all of you to order and pickup your tuxedoes in the city where the wedding is taking place.