The cost will likely be a significant factor if you’re considering hiring a suit for your wedding. We’ve put together this guide explaining what wedding suit hire is and what you can expect the average cost to be to hire a wedding suit in the UK.
You can find out more about hiring your wedding suit in our Complete Guide to Wedding Suit Hire.
What is wedding suit hire?
Wedding suit hire offers a great alternative for grooms, groomsmen, and guests who want to look immaculate in a wedding suit without purchasing one themselves.
Tailored suit hire often includes several fitting sessions with a professional and experienced tailor to ensure the suit fits perfectly. However, more budget-friendly suit hire options might not include fittings, meaning you’re less likely to receive a well-fitting suit.
What is the cost to hire a wedding suit in the UK?
The cost of hiring a suit for a wedding can vary depending on location, quality, and the rental period. It also depends on your budget as to what type of suit hire you decide to go for.
Basic wedding suit hire
A basic suit rental is the most budget option. This usually includes a jacket, trousers, and a shirt. There might be additional costs for accessories or certain suit styles.
You can expect to reserve the suit, collect it, wear it, and then return it.
Mid-range wedding suit hire
This type of hire likely involves a higher-quality three-piece suit hire from the high street. This might include accessories within the hire price, such as a necktie or bowtie.
However, it’s unlikely that this service will include any fittings to ensure the hire suit complements your shape.
Luxury wedding suit hire
A luxury tailored suit that involves several fittings by an experienced tailor will be at the higher end of the scale. Within the price you pay, you’re covering the hire of the suit, as well as the time spent handcrafting it to a high standard and adjusting it to your measurements.
This level of suit hire will ensure that you look elegant and sophisticated on the big day, achieving a seamless fit without having to purchase.
Tailored Wedding Suit Hire by Phillip Alexander
Phillip Alexander is a bespoke tailor with locations in Cheshire and Savile Row in London. Our wedding suit hire services go beyond the casual hire suits you find on the high street. We provide several fittings to ensure a great fit for the big day and provide a tailoring experience, rather than a simple delivery of the final product. Our hire suits retain the high-quality and expert craftsmanship of our bespoke suits; there are no compromises.
No matter your style, our tailors will be on hand to guide you through the entire process, offering styling advice to help you look your best.
Book an in-person or telephone consultation to speak to one of our tailors about our hiring availability.

