Wedding Attire for the Bride
Your wedding day attire will be the most special outfit you’ll ever own, be it an elaborate gown, a simple sophisticated dress or an elegant suit. Before picking out a gown, consider all your options. Will you buy one of the fabulous creations of a well-known designer from a full service bridal salon, wear a family heirloom that could use some redesign, or have your gown custom designed to reflect your personality?

Questions To Ask
• Which designers do you carry?
• Do you have the dress that I want on hand or must I order it?
• Do you offer accessories and shoes as well?
• Can you dye the shoes?
• Do you offer pressing, alterations or bridal slips?
• Can you guarantee a delivery date for my dress?
• When can you offer alterations or fittings for my bridal party?
• Do my bridal attendants have to be here or can they give their measurements by phone?
• Can you make last-minute alterations?
• How far in advance must I order my gown?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?

Wedding Attire for the Groom
The groom, his attendants and the fathers may not choose to dress identically, but their attire should complement the bride’s, and reflect the wedding’s formality. Flatter the groom’s build. Add cohesion with ties, cummerbunds or suspenders in the same color as the bridesmaids’ dresses. If all the men are dressing identically, have the groom wear a special boutonniere or distinguishing neckwear.

Questions To Ask
• What formalwear is best with the time and style of my wedding?
• What packages do you offer? What do they include?
• Do you provide alterations as part of the rental fee?
• Are shoes, studs, cummerbund and cufflinks included?
• When should fitting appointments be made?
• Can tuxedos be tried on when they are picked up?
• When can the formal wear be returned?
• How can out-of-town guests communicate measurements?
• How far in advance must I book your services?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?

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