Groom's hat with sentimental meaning

I don't see why he couldn't wear it for the ceremony!

That look could be really cute with suspenders and no jacket

Thank you ladies! I had read on other forums that it was super rude and disrespectful so I was scared but you guys reassured me!

I'm old fashioned and believe people should remove their hats inside... Might be something to think about depending on your guests. Some may be offended if he wears it inside for the ceremony, religious or not. Not trying to be a downer, as I know how important including something sentimental like that is, but maybe reserve it for pictures. Either way, your wedding, your choice, no one else's.

Save it for pictures. It is disrespectful to wear hats indoors. I'll bet his Grandpa never did.

Do what you guys think is best. Personally, I don't think it's rude or disrespectful to wear a hat indoors.

Short answer: you can basically do whatever you want.

FFIL wore a top hat during their church wedding.

I think the hats indoors thing is dated, and in general - you can't please everyone. People who want to be offended will always find a reason. The sentiment for the hat is on point and likely a lot of his side will already know why he's including it.

Y'all could have a memorial seat for his grandpa, and put the hat on the seat for the ceremony. Then, your FH can wear it for the pictures. So the best of both worlds in a way

Caylin that's my favorite suggestion!! Thank you!

Happy to help!

No empty seats please.

I'd have him wear it and have the officiant mention it in the 'remembrance' section; I think it would actually be sweet to say, "the groom is wearing his grandfather's hat; now, anyone who knew his grandfather would know that he would NEVER wear a hat indoors, but we wanted to remember him in a very tangible way."

Totally agree with Celia

Rica I like that advice about not making it a place for mourning that's important to keep in mind.