How to Rent Wedding Attire
Renting wedding attire is a common practice for the groom and his groomsmen because the cost of buying a tux is too expensive for most men. Although less common, the bride and her bridesmaids can also rent their dresses to save money. Reserve the bride's dress at least nine months before her wedding date. Begin looking for bridesmaid dresses six months before the wedding, as rented bridesmaid dresses are not as common as rented tuxes. Rent the wedding tuxes at least two months prior to the big day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Make an appointment at a retailer that is conveniently located for you and any other wedding party members who are also renting. Pick a major retailer (like David's Bridal or Alfred Angelo) with nationwide locations if some wedding party members live out of town.
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Bring color swatches of any attire already chosen, such as a color swatch of the bridesmaid dress if the groomsmen are renting tuxes.
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Peruse the retailer's catalogs, color swatches and sample dresses and tuxes.
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Get measured by a tailor or seamstress at the retailer. Write down these measurements and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
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Read all of the fine print of the rental agreement and ensure that you will have enough time to pick up the attire before the wedding and return the attire after the wedding. Many retailers will rent the attire for three days.
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Pay a deposit on rented attire, which may be half of the full rental price.
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Return to pick up your rented attire and pay the balance due on the day specified.
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Try on your attire at the retailer to ensure everything fits and that you understand how best to get into your dress, attach your cuff links or tie your bow tie.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask if the retailer offers any group discounts such as rent four tuxes and get the groom's tux free or rent four dresses and get a discount on the bride's dress.
Take pictures of your favorite options if you are not ready to buy on your first visit.
Get the business card of the tailor or seamstress helping you so you can do all future dealings with the same person.
Designate someone such as the best man or maid of honor to return the groom's tux and the bride's dress for them the next day.
