What is tradition for FOG on wedding day??
07-31-2011, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
Maybe gently remind your DS that you just cannot afford this expense? If he still feels it is necessary, then he can pay for the rental :D:D:D
07-31-2011, 10:27 AM
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When I got married 32 years ago, my father said he wasn't going to wear a tux... i said ok, but would you wear a navy blue suit? He was in agreement but in the end, he wore a navy tux. My FIL couldn't afford a tux and he wore his suit... pics looked just fine...
07-31-2011, 03:40 PM
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this is not about the FOG and a tuxedo, but my grd daughter is to be married on Aug. 19, at home plate of our White Caps ball field., my question is this..... not being a dress person, I am planning to wear a beautiful lace top with new white slacks.... her only request was NO JEANS! sounds good to me !!
sound ok to you gals?
sound ok to you gals?
07-31-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kaykwilts
We have another wedding coming up in August..the second son to marry this year. Our son is insisting his Dad rent a tux...a cost we really cannot afford. Dad has a nice soft black suit....think that will be ok? What is the traditional wear for the FOG? You'd think that with this being the fifth child to marry, we'd have this all figured out, but this is the first son to marry in a traditional ceremony in a church building. Any feedback would be appreciated....
07-31-2011, 04:43 PM
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I think if Dad is going to be a member of the wedding party and all the wedding party men are wearing tuxes, he ought to match (and maybe your son should pick up the tab). Otherwise, nice suit unless it's very informal.
07-31-2011, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Maybe gently remind your DS that you just cannot afford this expense? If he still feels it is necessary, then he can pay for the rental :D:D:D
I totally agree! He is not father of the bride and if your son wants him in a tux let him pay for it...
07-31-2011, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Maybe gently remind your DS that you just cannot afford this expense? If he still feels it is necessary, then he can pay for the rental :D:D:D
07-31-2011, 06:12 PM
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To lighten this up a little...for first son's wedding, DH wore a powder blue tux with blue ruffled shirt and navy bow tie, plus medium blue patent leather shoes! We were able to afford it, thank goodness, but he looked somewhat like a pimp!
Second son was easier, Navy whites with sword and medals. The 1st wedding was in the 70's and didn't last. The 2nd was 10 years later and is nearing 25 years!
Second son was easier, Navy whites with sword and medals. The 1st wedding was in the 70's and didn't last. The 2nd was 10 years later and is nearing 25 years!
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