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Candace
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Father of the bride

Candace, on June 29, 2020 at 12:09 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 10
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Hi ladies! I was wondering what you all are doing for your dads? I have a big blended family (mom and dad are both remarried). For my mom, step-mom,and my fiance's mom I just asked them what color they wanted to wear and relayed the info along so they don't all end up wearing the same thing. My step mom is asking if my dad should wear a suit or a tux.



My fiance really wants to wear a tux so we were planning on him and the groomsmen wearing tuxes but I was thinking the guests could wear semi-formal/cocktail attire. I don't want to tell people what to wear because it's important to me that everyone feels good the day of. However, I want to honor all the dads and make sure everyone feels special.
Does anyone have an opinion on whether our dads and step-dads should wear a suit or a tux?

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Latest activity by Mcskipper, on June 29, 2020 at 3:19 PM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I would ask them yourself directly. i just let mine wear whatever they wanted.

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  • Margaret
    Master October 2020
    Margaret ·
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    I agree with pp, I'd let them wear whatever they want. Sounds like your dad is super proud and wants to "shine" for you. Smiley smile

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  • K
    Expert October 2020
    Katie ·
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    My dad, step-dad and FFIL were told they could wear what they felt comfortable in. I think they have all decided on slacks and a nice button down top to match their wives.


    I don’t know about you but neither of my dads are walking me down the aisle. I think I would have them match more if they were.
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    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    I think if you’re doing boutonnieres that will really make them stand out. I’ve gone to weddings where you could easily spot the parents because of the boutonnieres. I don’t think it has much to do with a suit or tux personally but I guess whatever they feel comfortable in
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  • C
    Master January 2019
    Cassidy ·
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    My dad and father in law wore matching tuxes in colors that complimented our wedding colors.
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  • Mrs. S
    Super November 2019
    Mrs. S ·
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    I told them to wear what they wanted. My dad wore a suit with a tie that matched the groomsman and my stepdad wore a nice shirt and slacks. I got boutonnieres for both of them.
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  • Breanna
    Devoted September 2020
    Breanna ·
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    My dad will be walking me down the aisle so we decided to have him wear the same type of navy tux as my FH that way he matches with the wedding party. He will either be in a tie or not wear one at all while my fiance will be in a bow tie. As for my FH's dad he will be in navy dress pants and a white dress shirt. FHs mom wanted them to match with the colors but still be comfortable so that was perfect for him.
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    Rockstar July 2019
    Veronica ·
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    My dad asked me to pick out his outfit for him. He doesn't own dress clothes as doesn't need to dress up for work and he doesn't attend events that require formal attire. He also works 60-70 hours a week and hates shopping. I picked out a tux similar to what my husband and the groomsmen wore, but in gray instead of black. My husband didn't want either dad in black. He failed to ask his own dad what he was wearing and his dad showed up in a black suit. I wasn't happy about it because we fought over my dad wearing black because I really wanted him in black, but my husband was so against it.

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  • Chelsea G
    Devoted June 2021
    Chelsea G ·
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    I think typically the brides father matches the groomsmen but that is honestly up to you. My dad will match the tux, wear a tie that matches my mothers dress and he will have a boutonniere to match the groomsmen.

    If your step father does not have a place in the wedding such as walking you down I would leave that up to him or have him match the groomsmen's style if you wish for him to match your dad.

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  • Mcskipper
    Rockstar July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    I’d let your dad decide— I’d tell them the groomsmen are wearing tuxes but guests are not, so a suit would be plenty formal. They can go from there with their comfort level.


    My dad certainly did not match the groomsmen, and he looked great. Frankly, he was never really near the groomsmen (closest was family pics with my dad and husband both in them), so it wouldn’t have mattered if he was dressed alike to them or not. Our wedding was casual, so the groomsmen were in vests instead of suits. My dad just wore a shirt and tie. And looked great!
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