My father in Dress Blues

No of course not - what an honor :-)

That would be great! It would be an honor for both of you and I think it would look amazing

Uniforms match everything. I may be biased, but it's true. The meaning and honor built into the uniform is the equivalent of fashion teflon. It's not a suit, that has no meaning so can be switched out just for esthetic reasons. Yes, he will stand out, but that is not a bad thing. The pride, honor, and duty he learned in the service is reflected in his uniform, and those are the things that will be noticed. Not whether or not he matches the rest of the room. The 20 lbs in 2 weeks sounds a little extreme though. Tell him to do it in a healthy way, and don't push himself too hard.

My dad wore his Bravos for my wedding, and he looked spectacular, and I was so proud to show him off. As the rest have said, uniforms match everything and are never out of place.

My step dad is wearing his. He will be the only person wearing his and there is nothing odd about that.

I couldn't have said it better Pan X.!!!! I may be biased too though

I think it would be awesome. I'm sure it would make both him and your mom feel great for him to wear them. Next to your new hubby, he'll be the best dressed man there. (of course, I'm biased, my hubby's military, and I swoon whenever he puts on his Mess Dress).

I wouldn't have a problem with that at all.

I think it would be fantastic!

You mean his dress greens? I'd let him wear them. If he doesn't lose the weight, he can order a new set and transfer his ribbons and medals over. Just make sure he consults Army regs before he wears it. AR 670 was updated in 2005 and makes changes to the rules of veterans wearing their uniform. He needs to make sure he'll still be in compliance.

Yes, he will stand out, but in a great way!

Thanks ladies. My mom said my dad would very honored to wear his uniform again. It will be nice to have him all decked out walking me down the aisle. @Pan X i think it has actually been a little more than 2 weeks. I think he just rounded up. LOL @ Meghan...i will have him check on the new regulations.

It will be an honor! Enjoy it and plz post pictures :-)

What an honor. Agree - pls be sure you'll share the pics of your awesome dad walking you down the aisle ;-)

I would def. not have a problem with that! I wish my dad still had his

I am a wedding planner living in a community with many retired and active duty military members, we frequently do weddings where all the men do not wear tuxes. Support your father's wishes to wear the uniform. What an honor to have served his country and to have raised a great daughter. My client for this weekend's wedding has five groomsmen in the wedding party. Four will weat tuxes and one will be in uniform.

I think it will look great! My dad is in the army national guard, and it was a must that he wears his uniform to walk me down the aisle. He will be the only one in uniform too. I am so proud of his service to our country and I wouldn't want it any other way!

I'm asking myself the same question now of my very recently retired Navy dad! I definitely want him to wear it during the ceremony, but would it be weird for him to change for the reception? I think he will feel out of place since he's pretty much the only service member or vet in the whole group.