Before you go:

• In most cases, the bride's and bridesmaid dresses set the tone for the rest of the wedding party. Make sure that the suits that you choose coordinate in both color and style. This does not mean that every suit has to be the same. Consider what type of look you want to see on your wedding party.
• For the gentlemen, shopping for attire is usually a little easier. Once the tux or suit has been selected, they will only need to be measured for a perfect fit. If any groomsman does not live near or in a town with the same retailer, they can be measured by any tailor or seamstress and call in those measurements to the selected vendor.
• Think about your entire wedding party. Don't forget to include the fathers, grandfathers, ushers, readers or other ceremony participants. They do not all have to wear the same attire, but they can if you choose.

Questions to ask:

• If you are sticking to a strict color scheme, make sure that your chosen suits come in and/or coordinate within that scheme. If your specific shop does not offer coordinating suits, do they have a sister shop which might?
• Are there any time restrictions on making your reservations? What kind of deposit is due? When are final payments due? Discuss timing for both pick-up and return.
• What are their policies if when at pick-up the suits don't fit? Do they carry in-house options for such an emergency?
• Does your retailer offer insurance to protect the renter from damage or other charges should something happen to the suit?

• If there are any additional requirements other than the suit itself, i.e. purchase of a certain tie, color of sock or style of cuff link, make sure that that information is communicated to the group.
• If you choose not to rent coordinating tuxues or suits for the groom and groomsmen, set some guidelines on attire. Whether that is a certain color of jacket or pant, or cut of shirt, make sure that every one knows the rules.
• If the suits are rented, what are the return policies? Make arrangements for those who will not be in town or available after the wedding.

• Many retailers offer discounts for the groom or entire wedding party if everyone rents their suit from the same shop.
• If each of the groomsmen owns a similar black, gray or navy suit, consider only requiring purchase of a single tie or other common piece to tie the party together. Or you can give this piece to them as a gift, a thank you for participating in the big event.