When Should the Groom Get His Tux? A Groom’s Timeline for Tuxedo Perfection

QUICK ANSWER: 1 MONTH BEFORE THE EVENT

Planning a wedding comes with more timelines than you might expect. Venue booking, catering deadlines, photographer deposits, and yes, tuxedo rentals. One of the most common questions grooms ask is:

“When should I get my tux?”The short answer is that at National Tuxedo Rentals we recommend ordering your tuxedo about 1-2 months before your wedding for the smoothest experience. But as with all things wedding-related, there is a little more nuance to it.

The Ideal Timeline for Grooms

Here is our recommended tuxedo rental timeline at National Tuxedo Rentals.

1-2 Months Before the Wedding

This is the most recommended time frame to order. This ensures free standard shipping and will give you the option of extra early delivery.

3-4 Weeks Before the Wedding

You still qualify for free shipping. Your tux will arrive 10 to 14 days before the event, giving you time to try it on and request size adjustments if needed.

2 Weeks or Less Before the Wedding

Yes, we can still help you. Rush fees will apply to make sure your tux arrives early enough for a fitting.

10 Days Before the Wedding

The absolute latest to order is 10 days before the wedding with rush fees. After that, we cannot accept orders.

Why Timing Matters for Tux Rentals

Getting your tuxedo is not just about checking something off your to-do list. It is about ensuring you look and feel your best on one of the biggest days of your life. Here is why ordering at the right time matters:

Stress reduction — Wedding planning is stressful enough. Do not add “waiting on a tux” to the list.
Free shipping perks — Ordering early ensures you qualify for free shipping and avoid rush fees.

Special Considerations

Trying to lose or gain weight
If you are in the middle of a fitness plan, you may want to wait until closer to the one-month mark to place your order so your tux fits your final look.

Want your tux super early
We offer paid early delivery options to get your tux up to a month before the wedding. Just remember to order well in advance if this is your plan.

What Happens After You Order

Here is how the process works when you rent from NationalTuxedoRentals.com.

Build your tux online by choosing from our wide selection of tuxedos and suits.
Get fitted online with our easy digital fitting tool.
Receive your tux delivered 10 to 14 days before the event with earlier delivery available.
Try it on. If it does not fit perfectly, we send free replacements.

FAQs: Groom’s Tux Timeline

How early should the groom get his tux?
We recommend one to two months before the wedding for the best experience.

When will my tux arrive?
Standard rentals arrive 10 to 14 days before the event with free shipping.

What if I need my tux earlier?
We offer paid early delivery options so you can have your tux up to a month before the wedding.

What is the latest I can order a tux?
The latest is 10 days before your wedding with rush fees. After that, we cannot accept orders.

What if my tux does not fit when it arrives?
We send free replacements to make sure you look your best.

Do Not Wait Until the Last Minute

Your wedding day is about love, celebration, and looking your absolute best. Avoid the stress of last-minute tux scrambling by ordering your groom’s tux from NationalTuxedoRentals.com with confidence.

With free shipping, free replacements, and tuxedos starting at just $159, we make renting simple, stress-free, and stylish.