If the guys in the wedding party are in charcoal, can the fathers' tuxes be black, or will it clash?

Knottie26812143

The groom and groomsmen have charcoal tuxes. Can the fathers of the bride and groom be in black tuxes, or will this clash in pictures?

pinupbride6189

I think it will look fine either way. Just different shades of the same color. Maybe ask them what they prefer, since, ya know, they'll be the ones wearing it?

doeydo

They can wear whatever they want because they are not in the wedding party but are guests instead.  You should have no input on their attire.

Maggie0829

The Fathers do not have to match or coordinate with the wedding party.  The Fathers are guests and as guests they can choose to wear whatever they want.

But seriously, charcoal is just black with some white mixed in.  How those two colors would ever clash is beyond me.

southernbelle0915

No, it will not clash. Plus and also, the fathers are not in the wedding party, so it doesn't matter what they wear. 

Our GMs wore black suits. My dad wore a navy suit and my FIL wore a grey suit. My pictures look awesome.

Knottie26812143

Thanks everyone ! That was really helpful!