My best friends fiance has decided that since one groomsmen lives out of state and can't go to where the guys get their tuxedos, he wants everyone to wear black paints, off-white shirts and coordinating ties. The ceremony will be held in the chapel part of a California mission.
I am the MOH and myself and the bridesmaids are wearing full-length formal gowns. I paid $100 for my dress.
I won't normally care, but my husband is one the groomsmen. The groom is also worried about the cost of the tuxedos (although he isn't paying for them). Not only do I think that this is unusual but by the time my husband pays for pants, shirt and tie we could have paid for a tuxedo.
Should I get involved in this or just let them do whatever because it's their wedding.
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Re: [cynde1010] Tuxedos vs. pant and ties
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Since you are the maid of honor we assume you have a close relationship with the bride so perhaps you can politely suggest that the groom find a tuxedo shop that has a chain of stores in all locations where the groomsmen live. They can select a specific style which will be the same at both store locations. Or - your local tux shop could simply ask for the out-of-state groomsmen's measurements and he can be fitted when he arrives for the wedding. Contact a local shop to ask for assistance.
You can certainly mention the cost factor but the men woud be renting the tuxedos but the bride may be figuring that her groomsmen are actually making a purchase of clothing they could wear again - thus being more frugal. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Tuxedos vs. pant and ties
