3 O’Clock Wedding

The traditional choice of wedding attire for the groom is a tuxedo.  However, buying a tuxedo is virtually unheard of in many places.  Renting is probably the way to go to realize the ultimate savings on the groom’s attire.  If you were to buy a tuxedo, the average cost would be somewhere between $300 and $500.  This is not exactly the way to go when trying to save money on a wedding!

If you do want to buy a tux, check in thrift stores, consignment shops and online to find discounted tuxes.  Buying off the rack will cost you a lot more money.

Typically, renting a tux will cost you anywhere from $50 to $100.  That rental will include everything the groom will need to look like Prince Charming.  This means cuff links, shoes, vest and tie.

Many places offer the groom’s tux rental free when the wedding party rents from the same store.  Be sure to ask about a perk like this.
 
If the groom wants to own his own tuxedo, we suggest a local thrift store or consignment shop.  You may also want to consider a discount wedding store or you could even buy online e.g. at eBay.

Yet another great consideration when outfitting the guys in the wedding party is to have them wear nice suits or even casual slacks and a nice shirt.  Not every wedding party has to be ultra formal - it’s all up to you!

This is an extract from our eBook ‘Planning The Perfect Wedding On a Shoestring Budget’, it’s packed with ideas to help you plan your perfect wedding without having to remortgage your house! If you would like to download our eBook, please click here.