In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
Tux or not to Tux
punchie
Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
Serious question for those familiar with wedding etiquette. Youngest son (26) is getting married for the first time on 4 Oct. He, best man, and groomsmen will be in tuxedos as will father of the bride. Well, Swwbo (she who will be obeyed) wanted to know when I was going to get fitted for my tux. When pigs fly was not the answer she was expecting but I explained being as how I was not directly involved (or at least visible) in the wedding party the ol Brooks Bros suit would be just fine.
HELP!!! HELP!! What is the correct thing to do? Really don't want to commit a faux paux but I really don't want to wear a tux either.
AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
HELP!!! HELP!! What is the correct thing to do? Really don't want to commit a faux paux but I really don't want to wear a tux either.
AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
Comments
The father of the bride gives away his daughter and dresses as quo.
"Practice is the best of all instructors."
Publilius Syrus
My heros have always killed cowboys.
When my youngest got married, both fathers wore tux's...
This is not only an amazing biological anomaly, it is patriarchal haute couture!
However, according to those who know about these things (that would be my better half!), the duo are, unfortunately for you, correct. Especially if the wedding is a late afternoon/evening ceremony.
Bottom line is, though, if you want your marriage to last longer than your son's....humor her. You know....SWWBO![:D]
Oh yeah, the usual standard disclaimers apply, especially JMHO.
Big Al
Gun control is a steady hand
But in all honesty..its up to the bride what you wear....
You can't see me, my eyes are closed..
Lil' Stinker's Opinion
DWS, I'd say it has more to do with sentence structure than a biological anomaly...
Heck, there goes my Nobel. At any rate, when I was growing up, we were so poor that when we got hemorrhoids, we had to rent a Tucks.
Are you sure about the groom's parents paying for the rental? If so I will have to ask they for my money next time I see them.
"The Tree of Liberty must be watered by the blood of tyrants."
TOOLS
General TOOLS RRG
Don't go blaming the beer. Hank Hill
When I was a child, I thought as a child. But now that I am grown, I just wish I could act like a child and get away with it.
at my first wedding my "soon to be an ex", his father who enjoyed to get as much attention as possible for himself wore a suit I was angry and felt as though he had no respect for me or his own son. This very quickly corresponded to his son having no respect for me either!
weddings are times we celebrate our love and fidelity to one's choice "for life" and in the same respect, we dont wear only our pajamas to the market or slippers to go swimming we wear fine clothing to denote this special occoasion. If it were a bacyard affair or a hushed quick ceramony you would come and be there as you are but...well, try to think of it as families coming together to be happy for thier children!
...if your son asked for food would you give him a stone? this is now your daughter and she is asking you to make her happy and put on a suit would you give her a stone as one of your first gifts????[:0]
is it going to kill you to get stiff?? or is it just you being stiff???
Master mess sargent RRG
Oh my God! is the beginning of a prayer, not a one liner!
We come into this life with nothing, everything after this is our treasure
Really...WEAR THE TUX!!! I'll bet you'll be glad you did. After all, it's only another suit. It doesn't mean you're any less MACHO!!!
Mudge the haberdasher
I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!
The Cummerbund was where the man put his Opera and Theater tickets.
If you wear a Cummerbund make sure the folds are up.
It is a common misconception that the folds go down.
Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
So... when you getting fitted for the tux?[}:)][:D]
NSDQ!
"Nobody dislikes war more than warriors, but we value the causes of peace so highly that we will not duck a war in an effort to get a lasting peace." -General Daniel "Chappie" James
Always a classic
Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my gun has!
BR
Thanks for the slap on the noggin to bring me back to my senses. It is truely the Brides day and I should have realized it instead of being self-centered.
AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
The father of the groom traditionally is NOT a member of the wedding party and is not required to dress as the rest of the wedding party, though often does, which is also perfectly OK. Some basic rules do apply here. 1. If you plan to be in the receiving line at the reception you should wear cloths fitting the bridal party. 2. If you participate in the paying of the wedding/reception (not just the traditional rehearsal dinner) then you ARE a member of the wedding party and should dress accordingly. 3. If neither #1 or #2 above apply- wear a dark suit applicable. (end of quote)
YOU will look good, not for the bride, groom, or SWWBO, for you. In fact tell SWWBO "Dam*, I look good. Play the conceit, its fun [:D]
Besides, its your son. If a tux makes his side of the marrage look good, what the heck.
Those people who see nothing but grey areas, no black and white, are lost in the fog.
You ask the bride..yes the bride...what she wants...she will let you know if she wants tux or suit....if you ask your son, he will just ask her anyways...so ask..and btw...make sure her father is dressed the same...if you wear a tux then so does he...ooooops..I posted that before I read that he will be wearing one...so with that, I would say yes...you wear a tux...and you will be visible...think of all the pics that are going to be taken...and are you going to give a toast at the reception?...speeches?...
But in all honesty..its up to the bride what you wear....
Why you always using so many ellipses, make my head spin.
________________
Heston for prez.
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Big Daddy my heros have always been cowboys,they still are it seems
What's second prize?
Besides, I thought you were in the witness protection program.
Mudge the queasy
I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!
Shhhhhh, don't tell everyone. They probably wouldn't recognize me now anyway. Yes, you are right, posting pics probably wouldn't be a good idea. The prize is that Swwbo and I will finally have a house to ourselves.
AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY