ANYONE NEEDING A TUX (GROOMSMEN and FATHERS)
Okay, here is the lowdown on getting your tuxes. We are renting the tuxes from After Hours, the store directly affiliated with David's Bridal so that they can match the color of the Bridesmaid dresses. So what does this mean for you? Actually the process they laid out for me is pretty simple. I have already gone in and entered in exactly what type of tuxes everybody needs (style, accent color, etc.). All you need to do is the following:
Before the end of February, go to ANY tuxedo place (preferably the closest After Hours, which you can find on www.afterhours.com,) and get yourself measured for a tuxedo. DO NOT actually sign up or rent a tux at this time. Instead make sure you get your measurements written down for you so you can leave the store with them. Then, you need to call the After Hours in Troy, Michigan, at phone number (248) 616-3027. Tell them you are with either the Zerbonia or Allers wedding party and then give them your name. Everybody who needs a tux has been entered into their system. They will ask you for your measurements and then they will ask you for a credit card number to pay for the tux. This is the only way for them to reserve the tux for you. The total price to you should be $104.99. We did our best to make it as affordable as possible for everyone without getting the bottom of the barrell tuxes (which were maybe only $20 less when all was said and done).
I will be checking in with everyone in mid-February to either confirm that their tux has been reserved or to bug them to go get measured and call in their measurements. Two days before the wedding (Thursday July 15th) we will be able to pick up all of the tuxes and everyone should be in town that day or the next (Friday) for the rehersal and rehersal dinner, so you should all have a chance to try on the tuxes in case anyone needs last minute alterations. You can also get remeasured a month before the wedding at your local tux place and call After Hours back with any new measurements, in case your size may have changed.
That's about it. If any of this is confusing, e-mail me or call me. Also, if you are local (Adam, Matt, Dad Z) we can go together sometime in the next month to get you fitted if that works for you. Okay guys, go get yourself fitted and I will check back with everyone in February.