The bride finally gets her groom to go with her to pick out "his" tuxedos.

Groom: "What do you like?"

Bride: "What ever you want dear."

Groom: "I like this one"

Bride: "Do you, really?"

Groom: "Don't you?"

Bride: "Well, I like this one better."

Groom: "Okay, let's go with that one then."

Bride: "Are you sure?"

Groom: "What ever you want dear."

And they say the groom has it easy, all they have to do is pick out a tuxedo.

Choosing styles and getting measured for a tuxedo is one of the least complicated tasks in the world of weddings. The tuxedo, shirt, vest and tie should merely compliment the attire of the ladies.

Typically you want to have your tuxedo chosen and everyone measured so your order can be place at least one month before your wedding date. The tuxedos are, in most cases, not in the basement of the store you ordered them from. The store receives the tuxedos for your wedding party from a wholesaler the week of the wedding, usually towards the end of the week. They are rented to someone else the week before and then again the week after your wedding which is why they need to be returned within a day or two after your wedding. Every tuxedo vendor is different so be sure to inquire about their ordering, measuring, pick up and return policies.

You will first need to choose a tuxedo coat and color. Believe it or not there are color options for the tuxedo itself. For the most part black, brown, pinstripe and white are among the most common choices, black still in the lead for the most popular choice. Most tuxedos now are constructed with a lighter weight fabric which is a great benefit for those hot summer weddings. Everyone typically sports the same tuxedo style and a button up coat is by far more commonly chosen than a tail coat. Did you know you can even choose a trouser without the black satin stripe down the pant leg?

The new shirt of choice is made of a micro-fiber fabric which is much cooler than the old cotton pleated shirts of days gone by. These shirts are also available in several color options.

The vest and tie options are unlimited making the task of distinguishing the groom from the wedding party very easy. The groom usually wears a white or ivory vest and tie, the groomsmen and ushers are dressed in a color complimentary to the bridesmaids' dress color and the fathers typically wear a neutral color complimentary to the mother's attire. If you keep an open mind and consider colors that compliment rather than match perfect, you'll avoid driving yourself crazy. Long ties are much more common than the bow tie and the options for color and style are greater. Mix it up guys, make it fun. (As long as it's been given the approval of the other "dear").

It used to be that the shoes were the curse of the tux, everyone dreaded wearing the shoes. That's all changed guys, the shoes have not only been reformed to being more stylish but more comfortable.

The pocket square is a nice way to class things up and add color. A pocket square will also eliminate the need for a boutonnière. What guy wouldn't prefer a pocket square over a flower?

Once you've chosen the attire for the guys it's time for everyone to get measured. It's imperative that the measuring is done professionally. If someone from your wedding party is out of the area they should be measured professionally near their home and get the measurements to you or the store that you are renting your tuxedos from.

You may need to gently remind the guys several times. For some reason when it comes to getting measured the guys procrastinate terribly. I think they think it's going to take hours, or hurt, or something. Just assure them that it's quick and painless.

You'll be notified when your tuxedos are ready for pick up. I can't stress enough how important it is that everyone try their tuxedo on, at the store, as soon as they can get there. If they wait until the day of the wedding there isn't much that can be done. Although they were measured professionally situations occur that may require professional attention. Remember, the store employees and employees packing and shipping your tuxedos are human. No one ever intentionally makes mistakes; in fact, a perfect world for those of us in the world of weddings is that everything works out perfectly. Besides the fact that human error is embarrassing and causes an unwanted inconvenience to our customers, it usually results in costing us money. Bottom line: If we don't know we can't fix it and there's a solution for every situation along as it's addressed before the day of the wedding.

Thumbs up to all you guys out there getting ready to choose your tuxedos. I would like to pay tribute to the groom who chooses to go tuxedo shopping without the bride, however, the bride usually at some point will check up on your selections and sometimes it's a good thing they did.

To sum things up, choosing the perfect tuxedo for your wedding is as easy as saying, "Whatever you want dear."

The Fit of a Tuxedo - Thing to Know

Tuxedo rentals are just that, rentals.

They are designed to fit everyone and are not a custom fit.

The bigger the neck size of the shirt needs to be, the bigger the body size will be.

The bigger the body size needs to be, the bigger the neck size will be.

Fitting the coat to accommodate the waist may result in a roomier fit in the shoulders.

Fitting the coat to accommodate the shoulders may result in a roomier fit in the waist.

The appropriate sleeve length for the coat is anywhere between the top of the hand and the first knuckle of the thumb.

The appropriate pant length is anywhere between the top of the shoe and the top of the sole of the shoe.

Tuxedo trousers are worn at the waist not on the hip. A bigger waist usually requires suspenders.