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Father of Bride Tuxedo Rental | Suit Rental Phoenix Scottsdale Metro Area

Distinguishing The Father of The Bride With A Tuxedo Rental | Suit Rental   Dressing the escort or father of the bride is an important aspect to the wedding attire. After all, they will be the first person that your guests will see the bride with and should be dressed similarly to the wedding party. This topic my be a little biased for me. I am a father of 3 beautiful young ladies and I look forward to the day I am able to walk them down the aisle. I am always amazed when a bride has not given thought to what the person giving her away will wear. A lot of brides will have their fathers dressed in tuxedos or suits that are the same as the wedding party and use their accessories to really highlight them as a special person in the party. Neutral colors like black and grey are always a great choice because no matter who he might be taking pictures with his accessories will complement any colors in that photo. It also will work as a way to make him different than everyone ...

Coordinating Groom's Attire

Tuxedo Rental |Suit Rental Phoenix/Scottsdale Metro Area Coordinating The Groom’s Tuxedo   It is amazing how many grooms don’t have any idea how they want to dress for their big day. Most of them do know what color tuxedo or suit they want to wear, but they are lost when it comes to how they want to distinguish themselves from other members of the wedding party. When you can get the attire of the bride and groom to complement each other, the rest of the wedding party will fall into place. Here are some helpful suggestions to do just that: Have the groom wear colors that will complement the color of the bride’s gown. If her dress is white consider having the groom wear white tie and vest as shown in the photos above. This will enhance the fashion of her gown while coordinating the two outfits. When the bride is wearing off-white or ivory, make sure the shirts for the whole party are ivory as well. This will assure that the pictures taken with the bride will complement...

Choosing the Accessories

Now is the time to choose the accessories for your tuxedos. His is where you get to customize items to coordinate with bridesmaid’s dress colors, ribbon color, or any other color theme you may be using. You have several options to choose from: Cummerbunds – Cummerbunds are the pleated belts worn around the waist. They are worn with matching bow ties and are considered the most conservative way to dress the men. Remember always keep the pleats up. Fashion Vests – Most wedding parties are choosing to rent fashion vests with their tuxedos. Vests offer a variety of colors and patterns to help compliment any theme you may have chosen. Fullback vests gives a more dressed look when the jacket is not being worn. Boys and larger sizes will usually come in the backless, bib type cut to accommodate most fitting challenges. Some wedding parties that are dealing with extreme climate issues will sometimes use the fullback vest instead of jackets to accommodate for excessive...

Choosing the Pants and Shirt

Choosing The Pants – Traditional Double Pleated Pants – Traditional Burlington wool and polyester tuxedos in all colors usually come with a double pleated matching pant. Rental pants adjust up to 3 waist sizes and the pleats make for a more comfortable fit. These pants are perfect for the person with fuller seat and thighs. Traditional Flat Front Pants – Traditional Burlington wool and polyester tuxedos in most colors have an optional flat front pant available. This pant offers a more contemporary style and is not as full as the pleated pants. Modern Slim Fit Pants – These pants are made in the traditional Burlington wool and polyester fabrics. Offering the same flat front styling, these pants are cut slimmer through the thighs and lower leg. This styling is better suited for the customer that is used to wearing low rise skinny fashions in their everyday clothes. When choosing the tuxedos for your event, it is important that you think of everyone in the wedding party and what...

Choosing the Jacket Style

Now that you have chosen the type of lapel you like, the next step is to choose the jacket style. There are several different styles to choose from. Single breasted  – The single breasted jacket can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned making it one of the more comfortable to wear. It is also one of the more popular styles of jackets to rent. It compliments men of all sizes and shapes making it the most popular choices of wedding parties today. The one button single breasted jacket is the most basic style of tuxedo jacket and is usually the most affordable. The more buttons you add to a single breasted jacket, the more fashionable the style. Two button single breasted jackets are today's style and fashion for weddings. They bring an up to date look while not putting the focus on the jacket alone. The more buttons you add to the coat, the more the coat becomes the focus of the outfit. Double Breasted  – The double breasted jacket is buttoned across the front both on the ins...

Choosing the Lapel

Now that you have selected the color of the tuxedo that you want to use, the next feature you must decide on for your tuxedo is the lapel style. The lapel is actually the collar of the jacket. There are three traditional lapel styles to choose from: Peak, Shawl, and Notch. Peak Lapels Tuxedo Jackets The peak lapel highlights a gentlemen’s chest and shoulders and tapers down to the waist. This is a little more bolder look and typically what people think of when they think of a tuxedo. A peak lapel has a unique look that is suitable for any guy who'd like to achieve a slightly more dashing look. The peak lapel was wildly popular during the first half of the twentieth century; however, it's come roaring back into style lately. It is broad and V-shaped; as its name suggests, it point up like a peak not too far below the collar line. You should be able to tell at a glance whether or not this type of lapel is right for you. Shawl Lapels or Shawl Collars The shawl lapel is litt...

Choosing the Jacket Color

Choosing the color of the tuxedo jacket according to etiquette is determined by the time of day of the ceremony. To choose the color of the tuxedos by etiquette follow these simple rules: Ultra-formal Daytime Features a traditional daytime look with a modern twist. The groom dresses in an updated charcoal grey cutaway with pleated, striped, or matching trousers. Ushers dress in matching stroller coats, which really sets the groom apart. Fathers have a choice of either style. Formal Daytime   This is the most popular style for today's weddings, you set the style! The groom's choices include all types of formalwear in any color. Ushers can match the groom or utilize tail and tuxedo combinations. Colored accessories compliment the bridesmaids' dresses, while the fathers choose coordinating formalwear. Guests are welcome to wear black tuxedos with fashion accessories. Ultra-formal Evening With this look, grooms can choose from a black, white, grey, or other colored...