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Expert October 2020

Father outfits

Katie, on February 17, 2020 at 7:47 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 11
So my Future Father-in- Law does not want to wear a suit to our wedding which we are okay with. He said he will wear a brand new pair of Black Jeans and a nice button up long sleeve shirt but no suit or tie. The problem I am coming across is both my dad and step-dad want to wear suits. My son is walking me down the aisle so I had told my dads that they could wear jeans and it would be okay but they insist on wearing suits.


My question is, will it look funny or awkward to have one dad in black jeans and no tie while the other two are in suits? My FH does not like the jeans but his dad is in his 70’s and is stubborn as a mule so neither of us are getting anywhere on changing his mind.
What do you all think? It will really be in photos that it will matter I think.

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Latest activity by Ashley, on February 18, 2020 at 10:59 AM
  • Katlyn
    Devoted December 2021
    Katlyn ·
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    I mean he will stick out in photos, but if you guys don't mind him being stubborn then it won't matter. Perhaps you guys can compromise and have him wear some slacks?

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  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
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    I don’t think it will matter. Also our dads weren’t in any wedding pictures together so it wouldn’t have mattered if my dad and father in law were dressed to different formalities.
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  • K
    Expert October 2020
    Katie ·
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    We tried. He is stuck on black jeans. At least he doesn’t want blue! Lol!!
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  • K
    Expert October 2020
    Katie ·
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    I plan on having a picture with us and all of our parents together so they will be in a picture together. If that wasn’t happening then it probably wouldn’t matter.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    I think it’s fine. My brother wore a tux and my FIL wore a blazer and button down with no tie.


    I also doubt your dad and your FIL would be in the same photos anyway, or at least not very many of them.

    They’re all grown men they can dress themselves lol, just let them each wear what they’re comfortable in. FIL shouldn’t have to dress up just because your dad is, and your dad shouldn’t have to dress down to match your FIL.
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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
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    Personally, I wouldn’t mind. Yes, he may stick out in pictures, but it sounds like that’s his personality. Obviously he isn’t a “suit” sort of person- the pictures might as well represent who he really is. Plus, years from now, you will likely look back at those pictures and laugh at what a stubborn mule he is lol
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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    My dad really wants to wear a tux. Nobody will be in a tux, not even my FH. He and the rest of his attendants will me in gray suits. So, yea, he may stick out in the few pictures he’s in, but if it makes him happy, what’s the harm?
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  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
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    Let him wear what he’s comfortable in. It won’t be that noticeable especially if he wears all black.
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  • A
    Dedicated October 2020
    Adriana ·
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    I wouldn’t read that much into it. If anything I think it’ll actually be kind of sweet when you look back at the photos later on and see everyone dressed up but him, because that’s who he is and it’ll be a reminder of his personality. Does that make sense? Lol
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  • K
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    Katie ·
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    Absolutely makes sense. Thank you!!
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  • Ashley
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    I would be really bothered by the black jeans. My grandfather doesn't like to dress up but after my mom, grammy, and I begged him, he has given in and agreed to at least wear a pair of khakis. That is just my preference, though. I don't think I would really notice it if it were someone else's wedding so if your ok with it, I wouldn't worry too much.

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