What Does The Father Of The Bride Wear?

Do you want your parents to match in the pictures of just the three of you? If yes, match to mom. If no, do you want him to match the guys? If yes, I like the vest idea so he stands apart...but what is your FFIL wearing? If he doesn't coordinate, then your dad shouldn't have to either.

Our groomsmen are wearing black tuxedos and bow ties. We decided to put the dads in regular long ties. The vests are solid silver pin dot front and black solid back, and the ties have a textured striped patter on them with different shades of silver, gray, and black.

Edit: clarification: that's FH's dad and step dad. My dad is wearing Navy mess dress.

Usually, the mother and father wear neutral colors, not necessarily matching the bridal party. But I think in your case, since your party is small, do have your dad wear the same colors as your BM. Suspenders or not, vest or not - does not matter. He should not match your mom and he should have a special boutonniere - perhaps with something nostalgic, like a medal, an old key or a small pocket watch; something sentimental to him.

I don't know what FFIL is wearing. We don't talk to him very much lol so we should probably figure that out. Is he supposed to stand out as well?

I am having my dad wear the same tux as my FH and groomsmen. I picked different vest to seperate everyone. Dad = Black, FH = Platinum and GM = Dark Purple.

You're my color twin and have a small bridal party like me. FH is not having a BM. He's wearing a khaki suit, khaki vest and an aqua colored funky tie. Dad is wearing khaki suit, white shirt and peach and aqua funky tie.

FWs dad is matching her mom, so navy vest/tie - whatever the bridesmen wear but diff color (our colors are lighter blue & brown)