We are quite used to renting tabletop pieces and furniture for the weddings that we plan here at Soirée, but renting wedding gowns and designer tuxes is an interesting new trend that seems to be gaining momentum.

For example, THE BLK TUX was founded in 2013 by two best friends who found it frustrating to find the proper tuxes for one of their weddings. They parter with high-end suit makers to create their custom styles and by taking out the middleman, they are able to keep their prices low. As well as weddings, their suits could also be worn to galas, work functions, and charity events.

Borrowing Magnolia was launched this year and is a website that allows brides to try on three previously worn dresses at home with the option to rent them for their wedding or purchase them at a discounted rate. The Jenny Packham dress above retails for around $6000 but you can rent it for $1800 – you have to decide if you’re okay not being able to pass it down to your children, but its nice to have the option to wear your favorite dress for a little less damage to your wallet. What do you think? Would you try this trend?!