Is it okay for the father of the bride to wear a white suit?

Oh dear lord, I'd have a heart attack. I feel like on my wedding day I should be the only one wearing white!

What do YOU want? Do you like it? Do you want him to wear it because he loves it? Do you hate it?

Don't worry about other people. Do what you want, it's your wedding, and they'll get over it.

I agree with Shannah. I think it is only a problem if YOU think it is a problem. I wouldn't want my dad in white, but part of that is just not really liking white suits. It is definitely non-traditional, but there is nothing wrong with that.

I would also ask what your groom thinks. Is he also wearing ivory? Would he be upset if your father stood out more than he did?

I think if you're fine with it, then it's not a problem! You're the bride and you're still going be the center of attention. It's not like anyone is going to confuse your dad as the bride because he's wearing ivory - haha.

Exactly. If it doesn't bother you, it shouldn't matter. As for him standing out-he'll be standing up with you to walk you down the aisle then he'll be sitting down. If it doesn't bother you or you FH and your father is so proud of finding the suit, then go for it!

BTW-in some weddings the whole groom's party wears white or ivory, and the FOB usually matches the groom's party, so it's not as unusual as it may seem.

Same here, I definitely would NOT want my father wearing white or ivory, but it's your wedding. There are some brides that have all thier bridesmaids in white dresses. First, you probably should have talked with your father about his attire before he went looking for a suit, and since he already bought it, it would be a waste of money and probably really hurt his feelings. However, if you don't want him to wear it you need to be honest with him because the pictures are going to be around for a long time. Just tell him that you don't think anyone should be in white/ivory except you and you would prefer for both of you to go shopping together to find him something more appropriate.

On the other hand, in 20 years is it something you may just laugh at? Like the horrible blue suits from the 70's? Might be worth it!

Honestly, my fiance thinks my dad is going to look sharp and he wants him to top it off with a hat! The more I think about it the more I'm ok with it. I think I was just really taken aback at first. It's actually pretty fitting for our wedding and by the end of our ceremony I'm sure that's not going to be the only thing ppl are talking about. We're a pretty goofy couple and this is definitely not your traditional wedding.

Thanks so much for your comments, you all did make me feel a lot better. At the end of the day you are all right and the only thing that matters is that I'm fine with it. If my dad wants to look his Sunday best and he feels that this suit is it and it makes him that happy and proud, then so be it!

And Shannah, you are so right. It's something we are already giggling at. He might get a special mention in one of the speeches to make it even better. There's really nothing better than a classic picture that lasts a lifetime and makes you laugh

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That really depends on how you feel about it. My step dad is matching me at out wedding. I am wearing silver and his tux is a different shade of silver, but still silver. Me personally, I don't care what anyone else where as long as they are dressed up, because no matter what they have on, it's obvious who is the bride. My mother is in silver too, because we couldn't find a royal blue dress that we liked, and she kept saying, she didn't want silver because that's what I was wearing. I told her it was ok, because I picked the dress, and I wanted her to look good on that day, and as long as she didn't go down the aisle noone would mistake her for me. Well maybe, we do look alike, lol.

I think it's great that your dad went above and beyond to match your dress. A lot of ppl have the groomsmen in all white, I say appreciate your dad for his thoughtfulness... He is not going to steal ur thunder by wearing ivory

I think you should let your dad be the proud FOB. If you are happy with it and he is happy with it, go for it. He must be very proud of you. : )

At my first wedding, botht the ex and I were in white. It was a big thing in 1987.

My father, as proud grandfather of the bride, his eldest and probably only grand daughter getting married, has made sure he has two suits ready, one for the RD and one for the wedding. And, he has no part/role in the ceremony or anything. He is just so darn excited to be alive to dance with his princess.

Shannah....Hey, what's wrong with blue leisure suits?? Don't insult the elderly posters. lool JK Oh my, they were so darn ugly. Thank goodness I truly was not a teenager when those suckers were out. I would have had horrid prom pictures.

I love the idea, and can't wait to see the pictures. I don't know what I want my dad to wear... although he knows that he will wear what I pick out (my entire life he has threatened to show up in jeans, cowboy boots, a westren shirt, and bolo tie.... which will not fit with my wedding at all).

I personally don't like white suits for anyone.