Sterling Derk at his own wedding in a Tagliatore dinner jacket

Renting vs. Buying a Wedding Suit: Why We Stopped Renting

We rented suits for forty years and stopped. The honest case for buying, the price of each, and when renting still makes sense.

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A knit tie against a white shirt and a grey chalk-stripe jacket

The Groom's Wedding Day Checklist

From the final fitting to the moment the jacket goes on: two weeks out, the night before, the morning of, and the best man's kit.

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A Mr. Derk wedding party in black suits, fitted and coordinated in our Edmonton shop

How to Prepare for Your Wedding Consultation

What to bring, who to bring, and when to book, so one appointment settles the groom, the groomsmen and the fathers.

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Menswear Glossary: Tuxedos & Suits

Menswear Glossary: Tuxedos & Suits

The tuxedo and suit terms worth knowing before you shop. Collars, lapels, vents and the rest, explained without the jargon.

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