The Men

Now that the bridesmaids have dresses, we have to worry about the men. You know, men have fashion opinions too? I live with a guy who just could not care less, so I was surprised when some of his friends (names withheld to protect the easygoing) had opinions about what they were to wear. I mean, not that there was whining, but it wasn't just "We don't care, Pei, whatevers."

J's tux looks like this, and the vest/tie combo and color is close to what we have in mind. Now, shoud the groomsmen get a similar tux?

Or should they wear black suits and gray ties like this? I had thought it would be nice to save the guys some money, but then was worried that because people's suits are different fabric and different ages they would show up different shades in photos.

So I snooped around and found a menswear warehouse downtown. It's actually been used by a lot of brides, one of whom designs menswear for a living. I'll still go check it out, but I think I trust her. If it's $170 for a 100% black wool suit, a shirt, and a tie (or upgrade to wool/cashmere for $30), that's a way better deal in my book than $150 for a rental plus the hassle of going in for a fitting on a Friday afternoon two days before the wedding. I could buy based on measurements, ship it to the guys who are out of state, they can get them tailored, and bring them to the wedding. Am I crazy?