Family owners bring dedication, expertise & quality to the forefront of the tuxedo market

When you speak with any of the Collins family, you will agree that they are genuine people who strive to provide a great service to the wedding industry in a business that they love. Lynda has a 'Hollywoodesque' voice that oozes charm and personality... and Brad spent a long time with us, proudly talking about how dedicated they are to providing quality service to the community.

 

Curt one day plans to take over the business from his parents, when Lynda and Brad decide to retire. Brad always jokes, "Sure, we'll retire - at the wonderful old age of one hundred!" All three laugh knowing that the statement is a little more than half true!

 

Curt takes each business day as seriously as his parents did before him. His plans are to continue to excel the business far into the future. He is warm and relaxed, someone that you will enjoy talking to. He's always ready to joke or laugh with his clients to keep the mood stress-free. Curt just recently went through the wedding process himself, marrying his sweetheart in 2005. "I know what the couples are going through - weddings are a big deal and a lot of work but at least we can help make a few parts as painless as possible!"

 

Exclusive and well-known

With a great Cambridge location and involvement in just about everything wedding-related in the area, you've probably seen Collins Formal Wear around town. If you've ever been to a Bingemans Wedding Dreams Show, you've likely seen their various tuxedos strutting down the runway on the backs of some GQ-looking models.

 

Collins carries an exclusive line of tuxedos by some of the best and trendiest labels around. Many of these lines can't be found anywhere else in the area. Some of these trendy labels include Lauren Ralph Lauren, Lord West, *ecko unltd., Claiborne, After Six, Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein, among others.

 

"A special thanks to the staff at Collins Formal Wear... for providing such great service for my wedding... I could not believe how well you were able to outfit my 410 pound Best Man. I guess that’s where years of experience really shine through. There were nine of us all together and we were all very pleased with not only the service, but with the excellent fit we all had. We also had lots of great comments on our invitations that we also ordered from you. I know the guys all really liked their attendant’s gifts that we also picked up at your store. That was a good idea Curt! See you next year for my sister’s wedding. Thanks again!" - Nick & Sheryl

 

Collins doesn't just cater to the norm. They also rent kilts, shoes, vests, canes, top hats and so much more so that you can create any style of formal wear you are looking for. If there is an idea or style that you are interested in, you can feel confident that Lynda, Brad, Curt and their staff will be able to help you. This fashion trio recommend booking a minimum of six weeks before the wedding, but many couples often reserve exactly what they are looking for much earlier than that. While they have in the past - and can if necessary - accommodate a

Collins Formal Wear wanted to accommodate their clients wherever they can, so they offer more than just formal wear to their clients. They carry an extensive line of wedding supplies, including a large selection of invitations and paper products, thank you gifts for your family and attendants, ring pillows, tiaras, cake tops, wine glasses/toasting sets, and many items that can be customized with engraving.

 

What's even better than that? When you book your wedding party tuxedos with them, you save 50% off of their selection of invitations, and 10% off of your attendants gifts or favours.

 

Always a perfect fit

Since grooms and groomsmen come in all shapes and sizes, Collins carefully takes all of your measurements, and with a tailor on site, makes sure you get your perfect fit. Collins' tailor doesn't leave until the last tuxedo goes out! This is especially great for anyone with unusual sizes or who is particularly difficult to fit.

 

Extending convenience

Typically, for a Saturday wedding, you can pick up your complete formal wear rentals on the Thursday before the wedding, between 4 pm and 9 pm, Friday between 10 am to 6 pm, or as late as Saturday morning (with no additional charge for late pick up either). All rentals should be returned by the Monday after the wedding by 6 pm but if it's a holiday that Monday, it should be returned by Tuesday 6 pm. For every day past due (for those procrastinators in the crowd!), there is an additional charge of $20 per day.

 

"Just had to tell you how much we appreciated the extra effort that you went to in providing us in very short notice with those fabulous new Sterling Perry Ellis Tuxes. I’ve worn lots of different tuxedos before but none as comfortable & great fitting as this one was. I’ll drop in soon & show you our pictures. A terrific job!" - Brandon & Julie

 

Packages at Collins Formal Wear start as low as $59.95 (wow!) and for that price you get the jacket, shirt, pants, bow tie, and cummerbund. The package you choose and its cost will depend on what choices and options you and your groom decide upon. High-end packages would include everything but the socks and 'undergarments'... and the groom of course. These packages offer top quality designer suits with all of the trimmings for only $164.95.

Here's good news for those of you who couldn't whittle down your bridal party choices to a conventionally reasonable number - with every five rentals, the groom's tuxedo is free! Even with two groomsmen, a ring bearer, and two fathers in tuxedos, your groom could still get his duds free of charge. There is a $50 deposit required when booking each tuxedo and this is non-refundable. The balance for the package is due when the tuxedo is picked up.

 

As a special for The Ring's brides, mention 'The Wedding Ring' when you book your wedding party's formal wear to the staff at Collins Formal Wear and you'll receive a special free gift as a 'thank you' from Collins.

 

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• There is a $50 deposit to book your tuxedo, which is non-refundable.

• Your full balance is due on pick-up.

• Item rentals are also available: open-backed vests $19.95, full-back vests $29.95, bow ties $3.50, straight ties $7.50 (for updating your own shirt and tie or for adding to a purchased tuxedo).

• Cufflinks come with a shirt rental or you can buy them starting at $6 per pair.

• Button covers come with a package rental or you can buy them starting at $12.95.

• Gloves are for sale for $9.95.

• Shoe rentals are $19.50 to $34.50, depending on style.

• Collins Formal Wear also rents traditional kilts in Royal Stewart, Graham of Montrose and Scottish National Tartans.

• When you book your tuxedo with Collins, you can get 50% off invitations and 10% off attendants' gifts and wedding favours.

• With five additional rentals, the groom's tux is free!

• Mention 'The Wedding Ring' when you book your tuxedos at Collins to receive a special free gift.

 

"Mom and Dad were right, when they suggested I get my wedding tuxes from Collins. Both of my older brothers got married using Collins, one in 1974 and one last year. They really were impressed by the excellent appearance that better quality tuxedos provide... The manager there was given a real challenge to please all my Hockey buddies. Everything went flawless. Don’t loose our measurements, there are four more of these guys getting married next year. We’ll be back without a doubt." - Victor

 

Collins has over twenty locations throughout Southwestern Ontario, including one in Cambridge. Visit them at 561 Hespeler Road in Cambridge (Hespeler @ Sheldon), or give them a call at 519-624-9939. For your closest local Collins agent listing, take a window-shopping trip at www.collinsformalwear.com. Find tons of photos of great looking tuxedos and vests for rental and sale in their tuxedo gallery. If you require a measurement form for your out-of-town attendants, one can be easily printed for your convenience from the website. Place, change or add to reservations online as well. The staff at Collins Formal Wear can be reached by email with any questions at collinsformalwear@ody.ca.

- The Staff at TheWeddingRing.ca