Hello Brides and Grooms To Be!
I’m
Ruby the Rochester Bride! As a newlywed of the Rochester area, I love
sharing my knowledge of the wedding experience with newly engaged
couples. This week I can’t wait to share with
you some tips and pointers on Men’s & Women’s Formal Wear Rentals!
Today’s
formal wear rental has become more versatile. There are numerous
styles, colors and designs to choose from. It is important to seek the
help of an experienced formal wear business
to guide you in your selection, but first you should do the following
before booking your wedding.
1.
Have a certain look and color in mind. The formal wear should
compliment the color scheme of the wedding, formality, time of day, and
location of the wedding. Browse through some magazines,
look at friends’ wedding pictures, watch award shows on television. All of
these could give you ideas for your wedding.
2.
If you choose a specific style that is not available locally, your
formal wear specialist should be able to suggest something equitable.
For men’s formal wear, it is important to look
for quality tuxedos. Many smaller tuxedo manufacturers will release
inferior-quality, copied styles of major manufacturers.
3.
You should book your formal wear from three to six months in advance of
your wedding date. If you are certain of the style, you may want to book
earlier to take advantage of any specials
(several specials occur during the winter/spring months).
4.
Your salesperson is important. They should be knowledgeable in formal
wear, friendly and courteous, and able to provide you with suggestions
as to how you can coordinate your wedding
party. Because you are setting up an account with this company, you will
have to deal with this person on a number of occasions. Make sure you
have the confidence in him/her to be able to do that.
5.
Serviceability is also an important factor to consider. For example, if
a last minute problem should occur, what can your tuxedo provider do to
accommodate you? Do they have an alterations
specialist available for last minute alterations? Is there a warehouse
facility easily accessible?
6. How do they handle out of town attendants?
7. When do you schedule fittings? Are alterations included in price?
8. For men, are accessories included in the price (studs, shoes, vest, cuff links)?
9. What is your pick-up and return policy? Late fees? Damage fees?
Price
could also be a factor for you, but to coin an old cliché, “you get
what you pay for,” and it is not always wise to sacrifice price for good
service. It is possible to get a good product
and good service, without paying top dollar, if you shop wisely, reserve
your formal wear early and ask the right questions.
