What should the groom's dad wear?

TheFutureMrsBellon

What is the father of the groom supposed to wear to the wedding? I've seen some instances where the groom's dad wears a tux and others where he just wears something nice, like slacks and a shirt. I was under the impression that only the men in the ceremony (i.e., my dad, my FI, and his groomsmen) had to wear a tux. I really don't care what my FFIL wears, just as long as he's comfortable, but my FMIL insists that he should wear a tux (and I should mention that he doesn't want to). Thoughts?

nhelene

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[QUOTE]What is the father of the groom supposed to wear to the wedding? I've seen some instances where the groom's dad wears a tux and others where he just wears something nice, like slacks and a shirt. I was under the impression that only the men in the ceremony (i.e., my dad, my FI, and his groomsmen) had to wear a tux. I really don't care what my FFIL wears, just as long as he's comfortable, but my FMIL insists that he should wear a tux <strong>(and I should mention that he doesn't want to). </strong>Thoughts?
Posted by TheFutureMrsBellon[/QUOTE]

This is the important part here.  The fathers can match the groomsmen or not match; it will look fine either way. 

Tell him that you are perfectly fine with him wearing a normal suit or whatever he's comfortable in. 

aerinpegadrak

My dad and FIL wore tuxes, my stepdad bought a suit.  Unless your wedding is black tie, it doesn't really matter.

hz80408

Both dad's are matching GMs in tuxes...they're having different boutioneres to stand out though

angiem33

Both Dad's are wearing tuxes with different colored vests and ties.  But whatever HE feels most comfortable in is what he should wear.  FOG for me really wanted to be in a tux, I think he just wanted to stand out from the crowd.  GL!!

Aly217

tux definitely  in my opinion

kelly&wayne

My Dad is wearing a tux.  My FFIL is wearing a suit.  He would not be comfortablte in a tux and I would rather him be comfortable.  I do not think the fathers have to match...each other or the WP.

schwoebr

ditto PP...mine will also have two different bouts from the others!