My sister, the bride, is having a huge problem with our father. He is of course walking her down the aisle but refuses to wear the tux she has chosen for him. Her colors are green and white. He is supposed to wear a white vest but insists that he will wear an orange cummerbund instead. This has resulted in a huge argument. We have found nothing to back up his opinion that he can wear whatever he wants. Unfortunately he is unrelenting and says he won't come if he can't wear what he wants. He is paying for this very formal event. What are we to do when the father of the bride refuses to wear what he is supposed to wear?
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expertplanner
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Jul 25, 2005, 11:01 AM
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Re: [bridalsis] Father of bride refuses to wear proper attire
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Dear Bridalsis:
There is no firm rule that really governs the dress of the father of the bride but here is the reasoning behind him dressing as the ushers and groomsmen. Because he is escorting his daughter down the isle, wearing the same attire as the others presents a unified look. That's why we almost always see the FOB dressed similarly.
I don't know why your father refuses to wear the white vest. But it sounds like he's definately not liking it, even unto not showing up at the wedding. Perhaps this is an opportunity for a little compromise. If he has something against the vest being white, see if he'll wear one of your sister's other wedding colors.
Should he still not relent, it may be difficult but let him wear the vest. It's not worth the stress, aggravation or worse, hurt feelings between him and your sister. Rhonda Allen, Bridal Consultant New Beginnings Weddings
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