Groomsmen Suits & Tuxedos

Tuxedos or suits for groomsmen can vary wildly in price depending on the suit fabric, style, and whether it is a custom suit, a rental suit, or a wedding suit to buy. Rental suits start at around $200, whereas standard suits for purchase are often around $400-$500, and custom suits are typically around $1000–however, at SuitShop, groomsman suits and tuxedos for purchase are the same cost as rentals, and every wedding party member gets to keep their wedding day look. We highly recommend buying wedding suits for groomsmen with SuitShop to get the best style and value.

Who pays for groomsmen’s suits and tuxedos depends on the wedding. Often, the groomsmen are responsible for paying for their own wedding suits. But some couples, nearlyweds, brides, or grooms choose to cover the cost of the groomsman suits–if the wedding suits or tuxedos are to own rather than rentals, paying for them is a great gift from the couple to the groomsmen.

What the groomsmen wear comes down to the wedding dress code and the wedding theme or color palette. 

For example, a black tie wedding dress code requires the groomsmen to wear tuxedos and other classic black tie accessories like black patent leather shoes. At a cocktail attire wedding, there is much more flexibility in the groomsman suit color and style–normally in cases, it’s best to coordinate the groomsman suits based on the bridesmaid dress color, either to match well or to complement each other nicely.

Of course, it’s also important to consider the newlywed couple’s wedding day outfits, too. Pick a suit style for groomsmen that feels cohesive with the couple in terms of formality, color, and style.

While a traditional groom outfit has typically been a tuxedo, both suits and tuxes are perfect for groomsman attire. The best way to decide between the two is to consider the dress code and formality of your wedding and your personal wedding style. For formal attire weddings and black tie weddings, a groomsman tuxedo makes the most sense. For semi-formal, casual, and cocktail weddings, a groomsman suit normally works better. 

However, even if your guests are adhering to a more relaxed dress code, you can still choose to suit your groomsmen in tuxedos for classic, beautiful photos. Conversely, even for more formal weddings, you can choose to add color and personality to your groomsman attire with colored tuxedos or bowties.