Do I just pay it or suggest something else??

[MSWR0319]

DS got asked to be in a wedding by one of my friends. We used to be very good friends, but kinda lost touch. She needed someone for her ring bearer and I think DS was a last ditch effort because her mom told her she should ask him. I said yes, I didn't want to be rude and didn't think it would be too expensive. Well, I got the info last week and the tux will be $125!! Plus I have to drive a 2 hr round trip to pick it up and then return it. He's 5! I can BUY one for around $50. Should I mention this or just suck it up and pay the rental fee?? When my sister got married, the lady suggested we buy vs rent, but she went through a small store, not one of these big retail places.

[vonfirmath]

I'd ask if you can purchase one instead. Esp with the 4 hours of travelling (and gas) on top of the price.

(and you could always sell it afterward even if it gets no other use before he outgrows it)

[BunnyBee]

Of course ask! She may not even realize it's a possibility.

[janine]

I would definitely mention you will buy one and if this is ok,etc.

[Melaine]

Oh good grief. How can people be so out of touch? I would email her or call her and say, "I found a couple comparable tux's that I can order directly. Here are the links. Would either or these work to save me the money/drive time?"

[Indianamom2]

I'd ask. Ds will be 5 in July and is in a wedding this weekend. We bought his tux from JCPenney for $60. $125 just to rent would be a lot to swallow. Here's the link to what DS is wearing, if it helps:

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/jsp/s...uestid=2646663

[vonfirmath]

Oh good grief. How can people be so out of touch? I would email her or call her and say, "I found a couple comparable tux's that I can order directly. Here are the links. Would either or these work to save me the money/drive time?"

That would have been me. Pre-kids, I would have had NO idea that renting was more expensive than buying.

[specialp]

That would have been me. Pre-kids, I would have had NO idea that renting was more expensive than buying.

Me, too. I've actually never had to buy or a rent a child's tux so this is news to me. Good to know!

eta: do give your suggestion. Friend might be clueless.

[lalasmama]

I'd ask. Ds will be 5 in July and is in a wedding this weekend. We bought his tux from JCPenney for $60. $125 just to rent would be a lot to swallow. Here's the link to what DS is wearing, if it helps:

http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/jsp/s...uestid=2646663

Oh my. Not sure why that link didn't work (perhaps because I'm on my phone?) but it took me to a man in some nice bright yellow jockeys. Good for hubby, maybe not the best for a kiddo in a wedding thanks for the laugh.

[wellyes]

I'd ask. But I also suspect that if you just bought the darn thing, she'd never know the difference.