Dad of Bride or Groom attire 2022

What time in the afternoon is the wedding?

Looks like 5 PM.

Then I think black is fine. That was why I was asking. I think a black, charcoal, or navy suit would be fine.

Agree with others to not dress, “above,” the groom.

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The groom and groomsmen at our DDs wedding wore dress slacks, shirts and ties, and vests. None of them would have been comfortable a full suit. They looked great.

My husband (DOB) felt he was the host of this party, and he wore a suit…even though the wedding party did not. I think he did the right thing.

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Asked what the groom will be wearing. A suit and tie. So, H will do the same and that is what he feels most comfortable with anyway. Solved.

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Good. We have a wedding coming up (our son) at the same farm where we were married. The dress suggested is “Forest Formal.” I will wear a dark suit – probably navy – and a tie.

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Maybe a green tie to match the leaves in the forest?

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My husband is wearing a suit also for our son’s wedding next month. Cocktail attire, garden and country inn setting. He bought a new navy blue suit, as well as new shoes, belt, and blue floral tie. So, he’s all set!
Congratulations on your son’s upcoming wedding, @shawbridge !

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I’d be tempted in his shoes to wear a linen or seersucker suit, but it might be considered too casual.

“Forest Formal” - Cute term. Out in Colorado it would be good permission to wear boots (cowboy boots or maybe even hiking boots) or casual shoes.

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They are encouraging women not to wear (or not to only wear) high heels as walking could be hard. For men, it is probably OK to wear decent shoes.

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Wedge heels and cute flats. Our kid is getting married on a farm property, so same deal. :slight_smile:

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I always confused about the terms used to describe wedding attire. We are invited to a wedding at the end of August and the attire is described as “summer formal attire”. WTH does that mean! The ceremony is taking place at the top of a ski slope (where it could be chilly and windy). Reception is indoors at the bottom. And most of the guests have to ride the ski lift to get to the ceremony.

I’m thinking a decent dress with a nice jacket and probably a throw as well. And flat shoes.

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All are cute. In my mind, formal means a tux. I have one. But, that is not the plan. So Forest Formal is a suit for men.

Summer Formal Attire? Could be tuxes, but I’d guess not. Especially since you are going to need at least a goretex jacket for the ceremony.

We had an event outside on the river at our house last night. We had to bring out lots of jackets for folks.

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And wear snow pants under the dress :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:.

https://www.dillards.com/p/obermeyer-bliss-hydroblock-pro-mid-rise-seam-sealed-floral-ski-pants/513572798

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Psst… Moncler makes down filled ball gowns. Perfect for such occasions! :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

https://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/moncler-genius-4-moncler-simone-rocha-down-dress-1503753.html

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Lol, sort of like a $3600 snuggie.

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Has the bride given any suggestions? I would start by asking her.

We were recently invited to a wedding where the guidance on attire was, “Wear whatever you feel most confident in!”

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That’s my kind of wedding! :slight_smile: Hopefully no one is really confident in their bikini physique!