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Natasha
Just Said Yes October 2021

Father of the Bride attire when the groomsmen are all wearing tuxedos?

Natasha, on July 1, 2021 at 7:25 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 5

I (bride) decided that we're having the groomsmen in black tuxes in addition to my groom, not because it's a black-tie wedding but just because I like the timeless look of tuxes. The three groomsmen bowties will reflect the bridesmaids' and MOH's dress colors, but I cannot for the life of me figure out what to do with my dad.

Seems the general consensus is he should reflect the wedding party, so he'll also be in a black tux. I still haven't decided if I want the groom in a white or black tie, would giving my dad the opposite of whatever my groom is in be an appropriate way of differentiating him? A different color boutinarre? A different color bowtie from the groomsmen entirely, or maybe even a tie instead of a bowtie? All of the above? I obviously am at a bit of a loss and any input or insight into how you've done it yourselves or seen others do it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Allie, on July 4, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    He can wear a normal tie. He has to match the formality of the event, not necessarily the groomsmen. My husband and his groomsmen were in tuxes (although gray instead of black because it was summer) and my dad and FIL both wore suits they owned. My MIL wore a silver dress, so FIL wore a silver tie with his black suit. The pictures all look good. Unless they are immediate family, the groomsmen usually aren't even in pictures with the dads.
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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
    Rosie ·
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    Will the groom and groomsmen have waistcoats? This might further differentiate them.

    I also think a different coloured bow-tie would be lovely! Maybe even a pattern?

    My dad has chosen the cutest tie - it has little cycling rabbits on it - but you can't really see what they are unless you're close. Here's the black version (he's getting navy):

    shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcRKLb30oMU6IDaK38-UB5AsvhA1RE0xO9ZUymoXFz6qO2HlHM1dqfVrYkzBCHphcPIv3Rg3dVY4Eo6BSylXVPcFPCjmdG3VWDWirXF0zWpUMRxu4-ZmSbOZdQ&usqp=CAE

    it's really special and personal to both of us, as he's a lifelong cyclist and I LOVE rabbits. Maybe you could find something meaningful to the two of you that would work?

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  • A
    Super December 2020
    Anais ·
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    My dad matched my mom, not the groomsmen. It makes more sense that way because they spend time together as a couple and will be in the majority of pictures together, whether your dad will probably not be in pictures or standing next to groomsmen.
    Personally, I’d let him pick what he wants to wear as long as it’s appropriate to the formality of the event and doesn’t clash with your wedding dress
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  • Clarissa
    Super October 2021
    Clarissa ·
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    My fiancé wanted my dad to match the groomsmen. He didn’t care and said that he won’t be in a ton of pictures with them all together anyway so it’s not a big deal.
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  • Allie
    VIP November 2021
    Allie ·
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    The fathers don't have to match the groomsmen, they can wear something different. The groomsmen are wearing black tuxes and our dads are wearing gray. It goes well with our colors, but it's enough to not have them blend in with the groomsmen.

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