The Groom & Groomsmen's Attire

Get the guys to wear their own suits.  If they are in the same colour no one will notice of the styles are slightly different.  Draw them together with the same shirt, tie and button hole. Basic black business suits can be worn again many times to other formal occasions or to work.

Stick with basic colours and you can get the guys to wear their own shirts as well.  I have yet to meet a male who does not have a plain white shirt.

If you want to buy new shirts in the same colour stick to shirts that are plain and not patterned, they will often be cheaper. 

Give your groomsmen their shirts and / or ties as gifts. 

Are cufflinks necessary?  Most people will never look for cufflinks on the groomsmen and they can be an unnecessary expense.

The more you hire, the more you pay.  Do you really need to hire a suit, vest, shirt, cravat, pocket hanky and shoes?  All of this will cost you approximately $250 per person.  Just getting a suit and tie will be approximately $100 (depending upon where you go of course).

Why spend $200 on suit hire when you can buy one for almost the same?  AND you get to keep it!

Some formal wear stores will give you a discount if you pay in full up-front.  They don’t often advertise this so ask. 

While you’re at it, ask your formal wear provider if there are any other ways you can save on the bridal party’s attire.  They are not going to automatically give you the cheapest suits and options, but if you ask they may be able to suggest some things that you haven’t thought of or aren’t done as standard practice.