Wedding Party Budget Splitter

How much does it cost to outfit your wedding party? Plan per-person groomsmen and bridesmaid attire, compare rent vs. retail vs. custom, and split costs.

Quick answer

A typical US wedding party of 5 groomsmen and 5 bridesmaids costs $2,000–$3,500 at rental or retail pricing, or $1,260–$1,500 at Nathan Tailors custom — and your party keeps the garments instead of returning rentals. Groomsmen suits: $150–$600 rental/retail vs. $169–$279 custom. Bridesmaid dresses: $200–$400 retail vs. $69–$99 custom. Adjust party size, tier, and who pays below.

Free · Instant · Based on real 2026 US pricing · 500+ wedding parties dressed

Interactive wedding budget splitter

Your wedding party

Add-ons
Who pays?
Total attire cost
$1,352
Per groomsman × 4
$254
$1,016 total
Per bridesmaid × 4
$84
$336 total

Rent vs. buy vs. custom — the real math

OptionGroomsmen suitBridesmaid dressKeeps it?
US Rental$150–$250$80–$150No
US Retail (off-the-rack)$300–$600$200–$400Yes
Nathan Tailors Custom$169–$279$69–$99Yes

For most weddings, custom is cheaper than rental and your party keeps the garment. Read the full breakdown in How to dress your entire wedding party under $2000.

Sample wedding party budgets

Party sizeUS Rental totalUS Retail totalNathan Custom total
3 + 3$990–$1,440$1,500–$3,000$894
5 + 5$1,650–$2,400$2,500–$5,000$1,490
6 + 6$1,980–$2,880$3,000–$6,000$1,788
8 + 8$2,640–$3,840$4,000–$8,000$2,384

Frequently asked questions

Who traditionally pays for groomsmen attire?

Traditionally groomsmen pay. Modern weddings vary — some grooms gift ties, some cover the whole suit. Use the “who pays” toggle in the splitter to model either approach.

How much to budget for 5 groomsmen and 5 bridesmaids?

Rental + retail: ~$2,000-$3,500. Nathan Tailors custom: ~$1,260-$1,500 with everyone keeping their garment.

Will all the suits match?

Yes. When you order multiple suits together we lock in fabric batch and color across the party — a guarantee no rental shop can offer.

What if a groomsman lives in a different country?

We ship to all your groomsmen individually. Each one gets a WhatsApp measurement walkthrough — no central shipping needed.

How far in advance should we order?

6 weeks minimum, 8-10 weeks ideal. Rush orders available.

Can the groom wear something different?

Yes — distinct fabric or color for the groom while groomsmen share a unified look. Budget the groom's suit separately ($279-$459 for premium fabric).

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