A Complete Style Guide For The Father-Of-The-Bride (Or Groom)

A father’s duties at his daughter’s wedding include cribbing about having to learn a dance routine, delaying his outfit trials till the last minute, whining about everyone taking too much time to get ready, trying not to cry (and failing miserably) and so on.

One of these duties also includes having to dress impeccably. Granted, his daughter will inevitably get all the attention on her special day, and some of it will go to the mother of the bride, but that does not mean that the fathers should put in any less effort to plan their look. Because secretly, they too enjoy dressing up on their kid’s special day. They won’t tell you, but they do. We've put together some tips and tricks for all the fathers of brides-to-be, so they can level up their style on their daughter's big day!

Style Tips For The Father Of The Bride (Or Groom)

Serious Business

Dressing up as the father of the bride (or groom) should come with a lot of gravitas. Outfits that have blingy embroideries from corner to corner, or anything with loud prints, sheer kurtas or sneakers with sherwani? Not for you.

The right colours

There is a good chance that your daughter has planned a colour scheme for the wedding. Make sure your outfit is aligned with her mood board. Also, don’t go for neons or colours that are too loud or flashy. It’s always a good idea to colour coordinate with your family, or even with the family on the other side.

Accessorise well

Our advice? Wear a simple, rich outfit and make the accessories your playground. Have fun: wear pocket squares or ties that match the colour of the bride’s outfit! Pair your minimalistic outfit with impeccable accessories—exquisite jewellery, covetable watches, interesting brooches, necklaces, even rings. Keyword: contained maximalism.

Less is more

The simplest of things make for powerful statements. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a plain sherwani in a muted tone and a rich fabric, paired with an intricately embroidered shawl.

The devil is in the details

Make sure the outfit fits you like a glove—do your trials once again, closer to the wedding date. Nothing brings down an outfit quite like a bad fit. Wear immaculate shoes. You will probably carry your reading glasses, ask yourself, should you be getting a new pair for the wedding? Remember the fashion rules. Don’t match your pocket square with your tie; always keep the bottom button of your blazer unbuttoned. It’s often the tiniest of things that ruin the look.

So, to all the dads of brides-to-be out there, you might want to take some pressure off your daughter’s shoulders and maybe surprise her with how well you’ve planned your look!