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What's in for weddings is really whatever your style is! There will always be trendy new tuxedo designs, which we will carry but we encourage you to choose a style that you feel the most comfortable in. To see the trendiest tuxedos, visit our What's In for Prom section. Otherwise, take a look at our full range of tuxedos in our Tuxedo Rentals area. We have great specials at each of our locations for your special day - visit the Locations page to see how affordable renting tuxedos for your wedding can be!
Here's a guide to help you narrow your search for the best tux for your wedding:

VERY FORMAL EVENING	FORMAL EVENING	VERY FORMAL DAYTIME	FORMAL DAYTIME	SEMI-FORMAL
GROOM: 6 p.m. or later. Black full dress (tail coat) with white pique formal shirt, vest and tie. Shoes patent.	Black Tuxedo, white pleated front or wing collared formal shirt, bow tie, vest or cummerbund to match tuxedo.	Traditional cutaway and stroller coats, gray striped trousers, light gray vest, ascots, or striped four in hand tie. Optional top hat and gray gloves. Shoes patent.	Traditional cutaway coat with striped trousers. Tuxedo or tail coats in range of colors, dark for winter, white for spring and summer.	Formalwear appropriate to time of year, time of day, and style of the bride and her attendants.
GROOMSMEN: Identical to groom with different boutonniere similar to groom in style.	Same as groom perhaps with different boutonnieres.	Similar to groom in style, with possible variation in tie or shirt.	Similar to groom in style, with possible variation in tie or shirt.	Similar to groom, coordinated in color.
FATHERS: Identical to groom with different boutonniere or same as groomsmen or in a classic tuxedo.	Same as groomsmen.	Similar to groom in style, with possible variation in tie or shirt.	Similar to groom in style, with possible variation in tie or shirt.	Same as groom, or same as groomsmen.
RINGBEARER: Identical to groom.	Identical to groom.	Identical to groom.	Identical to groom.	Identical to groom.

Visit our FAQ's page where we answer many of the frequently asked wedding questions - or you can always submit your question and someone will contact you with answers to your questions!

Here are some very useful links to great wedding sites!

George D. Anthony Retail Catalog - For the last 50 years, George D. Anthony has perfected the art of providing the finest men's formal wear and tuxedo accessories. Now you can request a catalog or order from us online.

International Formalwear Association - Founded in 1973, The International Formalwear Association is the only alliance of all manufacturers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Puerto Rico, England and Sweden joined together to promote the use and acceptance of men's formalwear.

Zoots by Suavecito - Suavecito's offers the zoot suit style of the 1940's in either retail or rentals. Call the toll free number at 888-298-7848 or visit their web site at www.suavecito.com. Ask for Craig Pena and don't forget to tell them that Ducky's sent you!

www.theknot.com - Budget planner, with calculator an tips on how to save money, wedding checklist and guest list manager. Couples can create their own web pages. Advice for the groom about duties, bachelor parties, toasts and other details. Over 20,000 gown pictures available. Search for gowns according to price range, design, neckline and silhouette. Site includes a diamond finder and several topics such as moving in together and saving money. More than 300 questions and answers on everything from addressing envelopes to organizing a receiving line. Includes dozens of weekly chats and several message boards.

www.weddingchannel.com - Budget planner, calculator and tips on how to save money, planning calendar, address book, guest list manager and wedding web pages. Contains advice for the groom about tuxedos. Site includes plenty of advice plus 20 most frequently asked questions about planning your wedding.

www.thebestman.com - Advice on how to be a best man. Guy stuff such as cigars, bachelor parties, toasts, and in depth knowledge on every possible angle at being the best best man.

www.blissezine.com - Printable budget sheet and schedule and interactive toast generator and floral chart. Links to merchant associations and national vendors .Contains a short glossary, articles and links to books about wedding gowns. For the groom, there is advice, articles, and a groom forum. Site includes tips and advice on wed-iquette where an expert answers questions in a forum. Additional forums cover other subjects such as ethnic weddings and second time brides.

www.ModernBride.com - Interactive calendar and budget worksheet included with hundreds of gowns by designer. There is also a short primer on tuxedo terminology. Advice is divided into about 25 categories from legal to makeup.

www.top100weddingsites.com - This is a link to almost every possible type of wedding related web site. If you go off on this link, please come back to Ducky's when you are finished.

www.freeweddingsites.com - FreeWeddingSites.com has it all. Free Wedding Services for Brides and Grooms, Free Wedding Clip Art, Free Wedding Songs, Free Wedding Planners. All the new and daily wedding freebies.

www.marthastewart.com - This site includes weekly updates of favorite ideas for different styles of dresses and veils. Question and answer search available and lots of do it yourself suggestions.

www.latinoculture.about.com - This site includes a short article on Latino weddings and resources.

www.ketubah.com - This site features resources and information about a Jewish wedding.

www.scotyard.com - This is a great source for kilts and Scottish Formal Wear.The Scotland Yard store has been offering nationwide delivery of high-quality Scottish goods for more than 16 years.

www.gownpreserve.com

www.carlsoncraft.com