We celebrate all the Dads and father figures in our lives this weekend, with Father’s Day 2013 upon us, but that got us thinking about how easy it is push dad aside in the wedding planning process (after he writes the check of course. 
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We know it isn’t intentional, and most fathers of the bride or groom are likely not that interested in all the details required to properly plan a wedding of any size. In traditional families, the fathers of the bride are usually the called up on to foot the bill for all the services, and then relegated to the background while the planning continues.
However, when the big day arrives, we have found that it is often the Dads who are the emotional ones, sending their daughters and sons off to chart their own course in the world. Is there ever a dry eye when the bride dances with her father, the first man in her life? And we have often seen a groom’s father surreptitiously wipe away a tear as he shakes his son’s hand before sending him to the altar to meet the bride.
So as we have reached Father’s Day, let’s also celebrate the role fathers play in the joining of two families in matrimony. Whether they are the hands-off, just-tell-me-when-to-show-up-type, or the involved-in-everything-what-color-is-my-cummerbund-type, Dads deserve an honorable mention on the wedding day of their son or daughter. We love the grooms who choose them to be the best man—what a great way to include Dad in this milestone!
Regardless of their level of involvement, the Dads should definitely be prepared to dress the part and coordinate their wardrobe with the rest of the wedding party. We consulted with Alicia of Fantasia Bridal Boutique in Rocky Point for pointers on selecting the suit or tuxedo and accessories for both the father of the bride and the father the groom.
Most importantly, Alicia explained, the Father of the Bride should be dressed differently from the groom, not only because he should not be confused with a groomsman, but because he should be held in higher regard, and therefore stand out. From this point, the fathers can base their look on the formality of the wedding and match the mother of the bride.
But, Alicia adds, dressing the father of the bride does not have to break the budget. Often, just adding a vest or tie to a tux or formal suit he already owns will be enough. By the way, we recommend a visit to Fantasia’s formalwear department for Dad—their consultants will help him choose look that not only suits him, but will complement the wedding.
Have you found a special way to honor your dad as part of your wedding celebration? Share it with us, and maybe it will inspire other brides!
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