Tux vs. Suit-- Help please! Opinions needed

Knottie82656116

I have always been of the mind that the groom should wear a tux to the wedding. Apparently my future mother in law has suggested that my fiance just buy a suit instead, that way he'll always have one and it's a better investment than a tux rental, etc. My wedding won't be super formal, but my bridesmaid dresses will be long and I just bought a $1300 dress...so it seems to me that a tux shouldn't be out of the question? I am kind of at a loss about this. I am looking for advice. What do you think about a tux vs. suit? When is it appropriate for either? Any help is appreciated.

missdelilah

I told my FI to buy a suit as well. It's a great long term investment if you get a quality one. There's also a question of time of day and venue. A tux isn't generally considered appropriate for daytime or outdoor weddings, but IMO, it's up to the two of you.

doeydo

A suit is pretty much appropriate for any wedding, except for a black tie wedding (which is kind of rare these days, and there are many things that must happen in order for it to be a true black tie wedding).  A tuxedo is very formal evening wear and traditionally should only be worn from 6:00 p.m. and on, (thinking of you @CMGragain).  A tuxedo is rented and the money is "lost" after the wedding day, whereas a man could always use a nice suit.

Knottie82656116

Okay, thanks! Our wedding will be in the afternoon so maybe a suit is the better way to go.

NYCMercedes

Knottie82656116 said:

Okay, thanks! Our wedding will be in the afternoon so maybe a suit is the better way to go.

Most definitely!

southernbelle0915

Suit!

aggiespartan

My fiancé is buying a tuxedo.  Renting one is a waste.  He already has suits and wants to be fancy. 

MandyMost

Also, the way many men wear the tuxedos these days, they really just look like suits. It would be one thing if you wanted him in a shawl-collared jacket, ruffled shirt, and cumberbun. But a nice black suit with a vest and a tie (or bow tie) isn't going to look very different at all from a typical tuxedo these days. 

cupcait927

Definitely go with a suit!

Knottie82656116

Thanks everyone, we've decided on a suit!