Cover Story - The Groom Store

The Idea of the Groom Store came to us seven years ago a er a young customer told us how much he was paying to rent a prom out t. My rst reaction was at the price he referenced, we could sell him an entire prom out t that he could keep for what it was. We even went online to check out what we would pay to rent a fancy high performance car for the night and it was less than renting a used suit! us, the concept “why rent when you can own for less” was born. Since then, we have produced suits for thousands of weddings. e original idea was to sell for less than you can rent and we still do that. We were the rst in the area to do so, and one of several clothing stores around the country that saw the future of weddings. Now, amazingly, the rental companies are all starting to sell suits for weddings as well. However, they still don’t come close to what we can do. Additionally, most of them charge for tailoring, so each person in a wedding party pays a di erent price. We charge the same for everybody. Our selection of styles, fabrics, and colors far outmatches anyone in the area.

At the Groom Store, we o er personalized service, custom tailoring, tremendous suits or tuxes, ties, pocket squares, shoes, socks and belts. We are very exible, and can even arrange for last minute same day tailoring for out of state groomsmen. We can do any type of specialized wedding, including Kilt weddings, Motorcycle clubs, western themes, beach and vacation weddings. If you can dream it, we can make your dreams come true. We can change the lining or change the lapel. We carry tuxedo pants that either have a stripe or don’t have a stripe. We have slim ts, modern ts, full cut suits and portly suits. We have notch, peak and shawl collar tuxedos, as well as peak and notch colored suits. We have an array of styles, ts, colors and patterns that no store can match. Our selection is second to none. In addition, we have a full range of ring bearer suits for the youngsters as well.

Our store has continued to grow and expand over the years. Last year, we introduced a special program called Champagne Weddings. ese weddings involve custom and high-end suits for those who want the very best. e program includes completely custom clothing and direct assistance from our designer and stylist, Nathan Vivieros. Nathan can take your dreams and aspirations and help make your wedding the event of your lifetime. At the Groom Store, we try to make sure that the guests at your wedding never stop talking about the way the groom and groomsmen look. We know that our weddings are special by the number of groomsmen who come back to us to do their weddings, as well as the engaged couples that tell us they came to us because of the way that the groom and groomsmen look at a wedding they attended. Getting married? Come on down to the Groom Store in downtown Providence. Bring your dreams with you, and we will do our very best to make them happen.

Franklin Rogers has been in business in Rhode Island for almost 30 years. e store started out as a suit store serving the once vibrant downtown Providence business community. Over the years, the store has evolved into a multi-faceted operation that re ects the diversity of the Rhode Island population, and the various needs of the local population. We take pride in our multi-talented sta , and their dedication to providing service and selection unmatched anywhere else in the area. We have addressed the issues of what people want, how it should t, and what it should cost in a way that allows us to continue to grow and grow, yet still stay loyal to our ultimate credo. We o er great clothing, great service, and great prices.

Our secret of longevity has been simple. We o er free parking, free alterations, and are open seven days a week. Our store carries suits for all occasions. We can accommodate rush jobs and emergency repairs. We can customize your suit, through our tailoring division, or design from scratch a magni cent one-of-akind article. In addition, we have a full range of tuxedos, dressy jackets, prom out ts, and executive casual clothing. We carry boy’s suits and men’s suits right up to size 60. We have the latest looks, colors, and styles, including clothing put together by our designer that is made to our exact designs and speci cations. We also have goods that are specially designed for us and manufactured in Italy.

We recently added a designer collection featuring clothing from the fashion capitals of the world. is clothing is exclusive to us in the area, and in some cases, it is designed in-house and made exclusively for us. We make and sell cutting edge fashions, as well as traditional clothing. We have an amazingly knowledgeable sta , and tailoring is available seven days a week. We have a complete size range, and can customize all of our clothing to make you a one-of-a-kind garment.