There is one question every groom faces: rent a suit for convenience, or have one made? Mon Amie does both, so we can speak plainly, without bias. Renting a wedding suit is not wrong, and in some cases it makes a lot of sense. But as the groom, there are a few reasons why many people still end up choosing to have one made. This article lists both sides so you can decide for yourself.
Quick answer
Renting a wedding suit suits groomsmen, guests, simple weddings, or when you will not need to wear it again. Many grooms choose to have one made for three main reasons: a precise fit because it is cut from their measurements, being able to wear it again after the wedding, and choosing the cloth and style as they like.
5 reasons many grooms choose to have a suit made
1. The fit
A rented suit is usually a ready-made size. The wearer picks the nearest size and adjusts what can be adjusted, such as sleeve length and trouser hems. The shoulders, chest and waist are harder. A made-to-measure suit is cut from more than 30 of your measurements, so it fits in the places that a ready-made size cannot reach.
2. The wedding day lasts all day
The groom wears the suit from morning until late at night, standing, sitting, embracing relatives, raising a glass. If the jacket is just a little tight at the shoulders or the trousers a little snug, the discomfort drags on through the whole event. For a suit worn for many hours in a row, comfort matters as much as looks.
3. Wedding photos stay forever
Everyone will look at the photos many years later. A suit that fits and a jacket that falls well always show in the photos, and so do the creases and the places where it pulls.
4. You can wear it again
A rented suit is returned after the wedding, while a suit made for you stays with you: for parties, important meetings, wedding anniversaries. If you needed a good suit for work anyway, having one made for the wedding is a way to do two jobs at once.
5. Choosing as you like
Having one made lets you choose the cloth, color, lapel style, button style and accessories to fit the wedding concept. With a rented suit, you mostly choose among styles that already exist.
When renting is still a reasonable choice
Do not be quick to treat renting as bad. Renting suits:
- Groomsmen and relatives who will wear it only once.
- Guests from far away coming back for the wedding, with no time for measuring and making.
- A small, simple wedding where clothing is not a big concern.
- People who will not need the suit again after the wedding.
Mon Amie currently offers suit rental by occasion at the showroom. You can book an appointment or message Zalo 0888.111.118 to hold the suit you like and try your size in person. The rental price is quoted by style when you get in touch. See also the suit rental page.
A smart way to combine both
Some couples choose to split: the groom has a suit made, the groomsmen rent. The groom has a suit that fits, and the groomsmen are coordinated without much effort. Mon Amie's Groom Styling service includes a bespoke groom suit, options for the groomsmen and coordinated accessories such as ties, bow ties and pocket squares.
Tips from Mon Amie's master tailors
- Decide early. Made-to-measure needs a fitting schedule counted backward from the wedding day, so give us the wedding date as soon as you decide.
- Try it with the right shirt and the right shoes you will wear on the wedding day.
- If you are still undecided, come to the showroom, look at both the rental suits and the made-to-measure cloth, and compare them with your own eyes.
Frequently asked questions
Does having a wedding suit made cost much more than renting?
The made-to-measure price depends on the fabric line; see the price list. The rental price is quoted by style when you get in touch. Compare it by the number of times you will wear it afterward, not just the wedding day.
What if I am not sure whether to rent or have one made?
Visit the showroom for advice. A stylist will help you weigh it by budget and occasion.
An invitation from Mon Amie
Whether you rent or have one made, what matters is that you feel confident on your wedding day. Book an appointment to find the most suitable option with a stylist.