For a 2027 wedding in Fargo, start your wedding party's suit file at least two months before the date, and earlier is better. At Halberstadt's West Acres Mall, out-of-town groomsmen send their sizes about 45 days out, and local guys come in for fittings about 30 days out. Many couples set up their file a year or more ahead so nobody is scrambling.
Why are so many Fargo couples asking this right now?
The holidays are proposal season. Wedding industry research shows December is the most popular month to get engaged, with 19% of proposals, and nearly 40% of engagements happen between November and February (engagement research). If a ring shows up under the tree this year, the questions start right after: venue, date, and what the guys are wearing.
A simple wedding suit timeline for 2027
- As soon as you have a date: Pick your look and set up your wedding file. Choose from five suit colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Gray, Tan and Charcoal, with white, ivory or black shirts and 60+ ties.
- At least two months out: Your file should be set up and your groomsmen should know where to go.
- About 45 days out: Out-of-town guys submit their sizes so their suits can ship.
- About 30 days out: Local guys come into the store for fittings.
Running short on time? Our suits are in stock, so a tight timeline is often still doable. Reach out through our contact page and we will help.
What if half the groomsmen don't live in Fargo?
That is common here. Plenty of wedding parties include a brother in the Twin Cities, a college roommate in Denver, and a cousin who moved to Arizona. Our Remote Wedding File takes just a few minutes to set up. You enter your date, city, everyone's names and the looks, then send your party a group message.
Each groomsman uses Find Your Fit™ with his height, weight and jean size to get his suit, waist and shirt size, submits the measurement form, and pays his invoice. His suit ships within seven days. Pants arrive long so he can have them hemmed locally after trying everything on. You can learn more on our out-of-town weddings page.
Why buy instead of rent?
Our $149.99 Wedding Suit Package includes a suit coat, vest and pants, a dress shirt, and a tie or bow tie with a pocket square. It is yours to keep. No rentals, no return deadline the morning after, and every guy goes home with a suit he can wear again to the next wedding, a job interview, or a Christmas party.
For a winter wedding, the vest is a bonus. A three-piece look adds a layer of warmth for those outdoor photos in a Fargo January. We wrote more about the value of owning your suit in the value of buying vs. renting for your wedding.
Want something a step up? The Upgraded Wedding Suit Package
Our $299.99 Upgraded Wedding Suit Package is a premium stretch-wool 2-piece suit (no vest) with a shirt, tie and matching pocket square. It moves with you through standing, dancing and hugging relatives without losing its sharp fit. Colors include Bristol Blue, Oxford Navy, Midnight Black, Pearl Grey, Pewter Grey, Graphite and Sand. It is a great pick for a groom who wants to stand apart from groomsmen in the $149.99 package, and like every package, it is yours to keep.
Want the whole look covered? Add the $99.99 Wedding Shoe Package with dress shoes, a matching belt and dress socks coordinated to your suit.
How should the groom stand out?
A groom does not have to match his groomsmen exactly. The Upgraded package, a different tie, a different shirt color, or a different suit color can set him apart while the party still looks like a team. See coordinated, not matched and the groom's guide to a timeless wedding suit for ideas.
Come see us at West Acres
Just got engaged? Stop by Halberstadt's West Acres Mall in Fargo. Walk in any time, no appointment needed. We are open Monday through Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm. Or set up your Remote Wedding File today.
Wedding suit FAQ
How far in advance should groomsmen order suits?
Set up your wedding file at least two months before the wedding. Out-of-town groomsmen should submit sizes about 45 days out, and local groomsmen should come in for fittings about 30 days out.
Can groomsmen who live out of state get their suits?
Yes. With the Remote Wedding File, each groomsman finds his size online, submits his measurements, pays his invoice and gets his suit shipped within seven days.
What comes in the $149.99 Wedding Suit Package?
A suit coat, vest, pants, dress shirt, and a tie or bow tie with a pocket square. It is yours to keep, not a rental.
Is there an upgraded wedding suit package?
Yes. The $299.99 Upgraded Wedding Suit Package is a stretch-wool 2-piece suit (no vest) with a shirt, tie and matching pocket square, in Bristol Blue, Oxford Navy, Midnight Black, Pearl Grey, Pewter Grey, Graphite or Sand. It is yours to keep.
What suit colors are available for weddings?
The $149.99 Wedding Suit Package comes in Black, Midnight Blue, Gray, Tan and Charcoal.
