How Louisville Suits Handles Out-of-Town Groomsmen
If you're planning a wedding, there's a good chance at least a few of your groomsmen don't live near you. Maybe your best man is across the country. Maybe your brother is overseas. Maybe half the wedding party is scattered between three different states. It happens with almost every wedding.
Coordinating suits or tuxedos for a wedding party that isn't all in one place is one of the most common headaches couples run into. The good news is that it doesn't have to be complicated. Louisville Suits, located inside Lloyd's Florist & Events, is set up specifically to handle out-of-town groomsmen with as little stress as possible.
Here's how it works.
Why Coordinating Out-of-Town Groomsmen Can Be Tricky
When everyone in your wedding party lives in the same city, getting suits or tuxedos is straightforward. Everyone walks in, gets measured, picks up their suit, and shows up to the wedding ready to go.
When your wedding party is spread out, every one of those steps becomes its own logistical challenge. How do you get accurate measurements from someone who can't visit the store? How do you make sure all the suits are the same style and color? How do you coordinate pickup or shipping for a wedding party that's flying in from different directions?
These are the problems Louisville Suits solves every day.
What Louisville Suits Offers for Out-of-Town Groomsmen
Louisville Suits is an official provider of Jim's Formal Wear, which gives us access to a wide selection of suits and tuxedos and a national system for managing measurements and orders. Here's what that means for your wedding party.
Remote Measurement Options
Groomsmen who can't visit our shop in Louisville can submit their measurements remotely. We provide clear instructions on how to take accurate measurements at home, or your groomsmen can visit a local participating shop and have their measurements taken there. Either way, the measurements come back to us and get added to your group's order.
Coordinated Group Orders
Once your wedding party is in our system, we handle all of the coordination. Every groomsman is matched to the same suit style, color, and details, no matter where they're located. We keep track of who has submitted their measurements and who hasn't, and we follow up on the people you need.
Flexible Pickup and Shipping
When the suits are ready, your groomsmen have options. They can pick up their suits in person at our Louisville shop, or we can ship suits directly to wherever they are. This is especially helpful for groomsmen who are traveling in from out of town and don't want to deal with picking up a suit during a busy wedding weekend.
Centralized Communication
You won't be the one chasing your groomsmen around for measurements or pickup details. Our team handles that, which means you can focus on the rest of your wedding planning while we make sure your wedding party is taken care of.
How the Process Works, Start to Finish
Here's what working with Louisville Suits looks like from your first conversation through your wedding day.
Step 1: Schedule Your Consultation
You and your partner come in for a consultation. We'll talk through your wedding date, your wedding party, your style, and what you're looking for. You'll see options, pick a suit or tuxedo style, and decide on the details.
Step 2: Set Up Your Group
We add your wedding party to your order, including names, contact information, and any specific notes. We provide instructions for how each groomsman can submit their measurements, whether in person, locally, or remotely.
Step 3: Coordinate Measurements
As your groomsmen submit their measurements, we keep track of who's done and who hasn't. We follow up as needed and make sure every measurement is logged correctly before the order is placed.
Step 4: Suits Arrive and Get Distributed
Your suits arrive at our shop in plenty of time before the wedding. Local groomsmen come in to pick up theirs. For groomsmen traveling from out of town, we can ship suits directly to them or have them ready for pickup when they arrive in Louisville.
Step 5: Return After the Wedding
After the wedding, return rentals are simple. Local groomsmen drop their suits back at our shop. Out-of-town groomsmen can ship their suits back using the return materials we provide.
What If Some Groomsmen Are International?
We can accommodate international wedding party members, though the timeline and shipping logistics require some additional planning. If you have groomsmen overseas, let us know during your consultation so we can build extra time into the schedule.
Tips for a Smooth Suit Coordination Experience
A few things that help the process go as smoothly as possible:
Start early, especially if your wedding party is large or spread across multiple locations
Give your groomsmen clear deadlines for submitting their measurements
Encourage out-of-town groomsmen to use a local participating shop for measurements when possible
Keep your wedding party's contact info up to date with us
Build in extra time for any international wedding party members
The earlier we have everyone's information, the easier the rest of the process becomes.
A Special Benefit for Wedding Couples
When you book your wedding suits through Louisville Suits, you receive 10% off your wedding flowers from Lloyd's Florist & Events. This makes coordinating your entire wedding day look easier, since flowers and formalwear can be handled by the same team.
It's one more reason couples choose us for their wedding suits and tuxedos.
A Trusted Choice for Louisville Couples
Louisville Suits, located inside Lloyd's Florist & Events, has been helping couples coordinate suits, tuxedos, and formalwear for weddings, proms, Derby events, and more. With access to Jim's Formal Wear's national network and a team that knows how to handle complex group orders, we make formalwear one of the easier parts of wedding planning.
Whether your wedding party is across town or across the country, we'll help you bring it all together.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're planning a wedding and want to talk through suits and tuxedos for your wedding party, we'd love to hear from you. A consultation is the easiest first step.
You can also reach us at (502) 968-5428 or stop by our shop at 9216 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can groomsmen get measured for suits remotely?
Yes. Louisville Suits offers remote measurement options for out-of-town groomsmen. They can submit measurements taken at home with our instructions, or they can visit a local participating shop to be measured.
Can suits be shipped to groomsmen in other states?
Yes. Louisville Suits can ship suits directly to out-of-town groomsmen or have them ready for pickup when they arrive in Louisville for the wedding.
How early should we start coordinating suits for our wedding party?
We recommend starting at least three to four months before your wedding, especially if you have a larger wedding party or members spread across multiple locations. International groomsmen may need more lead time.
Do you offer a discount when we book suits and wedding flowers together?
Yes. When you book your wedding suits through Louisville Suits, you receive 10% off your wedding flowers from Lloyd's Florist & Events.
Can Louisville Suits handle international wedding party members?
Yes, though international orders require additional planning for shipping and timing. Let us know during your consultation so we can build extra time into the schedule.