Some of my groomsmen live in distant parts of the 
  country. How can we get the same tuxedos?
               
        The only way to guarantee they'll all be the same 
        is to order everyone's tuxedo from the same company. 
        Have each member of the groom's party complete the
        form on the Sizing page. They can visit a Mr. Tux Formal 
        Wear store or any formal wear store in their own area to 
        be measured, and send the completed form back to the 
        location where the groom registered. Mr. Tux Formal 
        Wear can service your wedding party at one location or 
        through any of Mr. Tux Formal Wear Locations. The 
        tuxedos will be ready and waiting for the groomsmen/
        ushers when they come to town for the wedding. You 
        can also have out-of-town guests send in their 
        measurements this way.

  Can the groom wear a different tuxedo than the 
  groomsmen and ushers?

        With the exception of child attendants, everyone, 
        including the father of the bride and of the groom, 
        should wear the same type of tuxedo.  What may vary 
        are the accessories. For example, if the male 
        attendants are wearing a colored vest or cummerbund, 
        the groom could wear white or black to set himself 
        apart from the others.

  What is appropriate formal wear for a ceremony
  that begins before 6:00 p.m. with the reception after? 

        In the past, formal wear style was determined strictly 
        by time of the ceremony. These days the time and style 
        of the reception often indicate the appropriate formal 
        wear. If the ceremony is scheduled at five o'clock in the 
        afternoon and a very dressy dinner will follow at six or 
        seven o'clock, the men should still wear black tie. (If 
        a simpler event is planned, men may dress less formal.) 
        In the daytime, a very formal reception would stipulate 
        that the groom, ushers and fathers wear a morning suit 
        (also called cutaways). 

  When wearing a cummerbund, which way should the pleats 
  face?

        The pleats on a cummerbund should face upwards so 
        they can catch any crumbs that might fall.

  What is the difference in lapel styles? Is one style more or 
  less formal than the other?

        There are three types of lapels on a tuxedo jacket, the 
        "Peak", the "Notch" and the "Shawl". The three types 
        of lapels create different looks, but do not differ in 
        formality.  See Lapels. 

  I recently received a wedding invitation that stated "Black 
  Tie".  Does that mean I have to wear a tuxedo? 

        Yes, an invitation that states "Black Tie" requires you to 
        dress in a tuxedo. If the invitation states "Black Tie 
        Optional" or "Black Tie Preferred", the host is giving you 
        the option, but you can expect it to be a nice event with 
        most men wearing tuxedos.

  Does "Black Tie" mean I can only wear a black tie?

        No, any formal accessories are appropriate, depending 
        on the function. The words "Black Tie" on an invitation 
        indicates that you must wear a tuxedo. 

  What does "White Tie" mean?

        The appropriate dress for "White Tie" would be "full dress 
        tails" with a white pique wing shirt, tie, vest, and formal
        shoes.

  When is it appropriate to wear a white dinner jacket?

        A white dinner jacket should be worn during spring and 
        summer only (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) 
        and should be worn to a semi-formal or formal event. 
        A white dinner jacket is always acceptable when worn 
        on a cruise.

  I have seen different styles of shoes available for rental.  
  If I have a pair of black dress shoes, can I wear those?

        Formal shoes are patent leather shoes. High glossed 
        black leather shoes may be worn, but for a truly formal 
        event, patent leather is recommended.