When it comes to wedding planning, something we often see overlooked until late in the game is the groom’s suit or tux. We always talk about the bride and her gown, but what the groom is wearing really is just as important.

So should you rent or buy? There are benefits to renting a suit--it’s less expensive to rent than to own, and you also don’t have to worry about the upkeep of the suit since you return it after your wedding. And if the last time you wore a suit before your big day was at your prom, then you definitely don’t have to feel guilty about purchasing one just to leave it hanging in the back of your closet for years.

Purchasing your own suit for your wedding, on the other hand, will guarantee that it’s a perfect fit. We’re huge advocates for both the bride AND groom feeling confident on their wedding day, and a well-fitted suit really can make the man! If you wear suits in your everyday life, (maybe you attend multiple formal events a year, or your work just has a strict dress code), you know you’ll get mileage out of at least some pieces of your suit.

So if you’ve decided on buying one, what about getting it custom made? We recently sat down with Alvin Cooper III from C Styled and learned just how awesome it is to have a suit that’s been created from scratch just for you. From the fabric type to the color of the thread in the buttons, every last detail can be designed by you to match your style or theme of your wedding. Not only do you distinguish yourself from your groomsmen with more than just a different boutonniere, but custom made suits allow you to wear something that’s completely you. You’ll have your own unique ensemble to perfectly complement your bride’s.

When should you make this decision? We recommend getting your suit/tux when your bride finds her dress. That way there will be plenty of time to put it together and make any necessary alterations.

Want your groomsmen to look great too? Consider giving them each a custom made shirt or jacket with their initials sewn in as a gift!

If you're looking for a custom suit, we recommend contact Alvin Cooper with C Styled here.

Photos courtesy of C Styled.