Who Gets the Tuxedos?
Bryan Jarrett wrote:
With two groomsmen, the father of the bride, my father, and my stepdad as potential tux candidates, who would you recommend that I get a tux for?
Hi Bryan,
If you are planning on having a line at your wedding, it is customary to rent tuxedos for every “line” participant. It would be odd to have a line of matching bridesmaids and mothers, but not groomsmen and fathers. It is however perfectly acceptable to have your groomsmen pay for their own tuxedos, just as bridesmaids often pay for their own dresses.
This might be an opportunity for you to dispense with the line concept and just rent a tux for your best man. This is also an opportunity to use discretion in placing financial burdens on your friends by having them as groomsmen. If you feel they can’t afford the tuxedo rentals, offer to pick up the tab or reconsider having so many people in the “wedding party”.
Rebecca Hinman - UtahWeddings.com Consultant
