What to Do with Parents' Morning Suits and Formal Kimono? A Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages of Borrowing Outfits by Location♡

2020.08.25 published

What about Dad's Morning Suit and Mom's Tomesode?

What are your plans for your parents' outfits at the wedding, such as Dad’s [morning suit], Mom’s [tomesode], and your siblings’ [furisode] and [homongi]?

Choosing outfits for your parents and family can be surprisingly difficult. You might wonder if it’s better to rent from the wedding venue, a costume shop, or an inexpensive online store…

Therefore, this time, we will introduce the pros and cons of renting family outfits from different places◎

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Parents' Outfits: Morning Suit and Tomesode – Option 1: Renting from the Wedding Venue's Costume Salon or Partner Shops

The first method we’ll introduce is renting from the wedding venue's costume salon or partner shops. With this method, you can rent outfits at the wedding venue and also make reservations for fitting, making it the smoothest and easiest option◎

The advantages include the smooth execution on the wedding day since you're renting from the venue, and the ability to pay for everything together with the wedding expenses. However, the disadvantage is that renting from the wedding venue can sometimes be more expensive than other shops. Brides who want to save as much as possible might want to compare with other options＊

Parents' Outfits: Morning Suit and Tomesode – Option 2: Renting from a Local Costume Shop

The next method is renting from a local costume shop. Some places rent out items like the furisode for coming-of-age ceremonies, so it’s worth asking around◎

The advantage is that you can see the actual items before deciding on them. Many times, renting from a local shop is more affordable than renting from the wedding venue, and there are places that offer good rates for coming-of-age furisode. The disadvantage is that finding a rental shop can be challenging! It would be great if there were large costume shops nearby, but if not, finding one may be tough…!

Parents' Outfits: Morning Suit and Tomesode – Option 3: Renting from Online Shops

The next option is renting from online shops. Many online shops offer rentals at significantly lower prices♡

The advantage is that online shopping is often cheaper, and you can find high-quality items at reasonable prices. The downside is that you cannot see the actual items in person, and fitting might not be possible unless you pay an additional fee.

However, you can find affordable options starting at 9,800 yen, which also include all accessories.

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Parents' Outfits: Morning Suit and Tomesode – Option 4: Just Buy Cheap Ones!

If there are many siblings and this is the first wedding, some might consider buying outright! It is sometimes more worthwhile to purchase good quality items rather than renting multiple times. You can even find them for sale on platforms like Rakuten, so discussing with your parents to make a purchase could be a viable option♡

The advantage is that once you buy, you can wear it multiple times♡ While the morning suit is only for the father of the groom, the tomesode can also be worn at relatives' weddings, so it’s a great choice◎ The downside is that it requires effort for cleaning and storage. If your mother wears kimonos regularly, that might make it easier♡

Consider Your Parents' Outfits for a Wonderful Wedding

How was the outfit selection for your parents? We introduced both renting from the venue and buying, along with their respective advantages and disadvantages♩

While the main stars of the wedding are the bride and groom, for the parents, it’s also a proud moment for their son or daughter. Be sure to think about the outfits together and welcome the wedding day with your family dressed beautifully♡