The Logistical Challenge
I see it all the time: the groom is organised, the wedding is planned, and then someone asks "so how are the groomsmen getting measured?"
Your best man lives in London. One groomsman is in Manchester. Another is tricky to pin down. And you need them all looking unified on your wedding day.
Take it one step at a time. Clear plans for measurements and collection make organising the party easier.
Option 1: Everyone Comes to Us
The ideal scenario. You pick a day, everyone comes to Norwich, we fit everyone together.
The benefits:
• Everyone tries on the same suits in the same place
• You see the whole party together and can tweak as a group
• It becomes an event, a reason to gather, maybe grab lunch after
• Everyone can raise fit concerns while trying on samples
If you can coordinate this, it's the best option. Consider making it a stag-do activity or combine it with a wedding-related event.
Option 2: Remote Measurements
If getting everyone together is impossible, we work with remote measurements.
How it works:
1. You (the groom) come in and choose the suits
2. We give you a measurement guide to send to your groomsmen
3. They take their measurements at home (we make it simple)
4. They send us the measurements
5. We fit suits based on those measurements
6. All hired garments must be collected from our Norwich showroom; we don't post them to customers
Worth knowing: Customers are responsible for measurements supplied remotely. Replacements needed because those measurements are inaccurate are chargeable and depend on availability.
Option 3: Split Appointments
Some groomsmen come to Norwich, others are measured remotely.
You can discuss a mix of showroom visits and remote measurements. Customers remain responsible for measurements supplied elsewhere.
The key is giving us enough time to sort any issues.
Matching vs Coordinating
You don't all have to match perfectly. Options include:
Identical outfits: Everyone in the same suit, waistcoat, and accessories. Clean and unified.
Same suit, different accessories: Groomsmen in matching suits, each with a different coloured tie or pocket square. Coordinated but individual.
Groom stands out: You in a three-piece, them in two-piece of the same fabric. Or you in a different colour entirely.
Colour gradient: Each groomsman in a slightly different shade. This works beautifully with blues and greys.
There's no right answer, just what feels right for your wedding.
The Timeline
Around six months before: A sensible time for an initial visit and choosing styles
Six to eight weeks before: Arrange measurements and agree the sizes to order
Thursday of the preceding week: Hire garments arrive at our Norwich showroom; collect once they're ready
At collection: Try everything on. If that's not possible, do so promptly and raise queries within 24 hours; your statutory rights are unaffected
Before the event: Tell us about concerns early. Replacement options depend on availability
The tighter the timeline, the less room for fixes. Give us as much time as you can.
Common Issues (And How to Avoid Them)
"He won't reply to my messages": Appoint someone organised (best man, usually) to chase everyone. Give them a deadline.
He's an unusual size: Tell us early so we can check styles and sizes. Availability varies, and hired suits aren't altered.
He lives abroad: Discuss remote measurements and collection early. All hire garments must be collected from Norwich; we don't post them to customers.
He's still deciding: Talk to us before booking. Removing someone after measurements doesn't entitle you to a refund for their hire. Additions need measurements at least two weeks before the event.
The measurements don't look right: Ask him to check them before ordering. Customers are responsible for remote measurements; replacements due to inaccuracies are chargeable and availability-dependent.