
Marcus and Jennifer: A 7-Groomsman Black-Tie Las Vegas Strip Wedding
October 2024 • Bellagio Rooftop Terrace, Las Vegas
I was honestly nervous about coordinating seven guys across three different states. Ready Tux handled everything. They took my measurements over the phone, had all seven tuxedos pressed and ready when we arrived, and not a single alteration was needed on the day. The whole experience felt effortless.
Marcus T. - Groom
Event Overview
Marcus and Jennifer planned a black-tie ceremony at the Bellagio with a seven-person groomsmen party. Four of the seven groomsmen were flying in from out of state, which created a coordination challenge most rental shops struggle to handle. Marcus contacted Ready Tux six weeks before the wedding date.
Outfit Details
jacket
Classic black wool-blend notch lapel tuxedo jacket with satin lapels
trousers
Matching black tuxedo trousers with satin side stripe
shirt
Pleated white formal dress shirt with French cuffs
tie
Black silk bow tie, pre-tied and self-tie options provided
vest
Black satin cummerbund for groom, matching cummerbunds for groomsmen
shoes
Patent leather Oxford shoes, sizes 8 through 13 in stock
accessories
Silver cufflinks, white pocket square, boutonniere pin

The Fitting Process - Step by Step
Initial Consultation
Marcus visited the store 6 weeks out. Our consultant walked him through 14 black-tie jacket styles and helped him select the classic notch lapel for its timeless look and versatility with the Bellagio aesthetic. Measurements were taken for Marcus on-site: chest 42, waist 34, inseam 31, sleeve 34.
Remote Groomsmen Measurements
For the four out-of-state groomsmen, Ready Tux emailed a detailed self-measurement guide with video instructions. Each groomsman submitted 8 body measurements via a simple online form. Our tailoring team reviewed every submission and flagged two groomsmen for clarification before finalizing orders.
Inventory Reservation
All 7 complete sets were reserved and tagged under the group order number 3 weeks before the event. This included primary and backup sizes for each groomsman to ensure no last-minute scrambles.
Final Fitting
The full party arrived Thursday - two days before Saturday's ceremony. All seven men tried on their complete outfits. Alterations required: one jacket sleeve shortened by 0.75 inch for groomsman #3, one trouser waist taken in 0.5 inch for groomsman #6. Both completed within 4 hours.
Wedding Day Pickup
All garments were pressed, steamed, and bagged individually by 9 a.m. on Saturday. The party picked up at 10 a.m. and were dressed and photographed by noon, two hours before the 2 p.m. ceremony.

Measurable Results
7 men
Group Size
2 minor (sleeve + waist)
Alterations Needed
5 of 7 perfect off-rack
Fit Accuracy
4 hours
Alteration Turnaround
6 weeks
Total Lead Time
Zero
Day-of Issues
