Father(s) of the bride in uniform?

As a guest, I would find that to be odd unless the couple is active military. I know a few vets who don't feel it's appropriate to wear their uniforms unless it is a military focused event and a wedding is not.

I agree with Michelle that I think it would he unusual since neither of you are active military. The only time I have seen this done is if the groom was in the military.

Hi Ally! I like the idea! We had all military and healthcare workers stand for applause at our reception and was happy to honor them. ❤️

Leave it entirely up to them. At certain ranks and retired status, it is appropriate to wear their dress uniforms if they choose. But they may love to pull out the old uniform, and keep an up to date size in nice condition in their closet. Or a dress uniform set may cost several hundred. Also, I found when in the service, that some retirees really like to do it. And others really hate to, and will do it at a loved one's request, and hate it the whole time. Partly because some take seeing a retired man in uniform as a sign he wants to talk military by the hour. Fine if they revel in it. Awful if they don't. *** Usually, it is not up to the bride to choose her father, grandfather, or step father's clothes, even when walking the bride down the aisle. They, like the mothers, dress in any style or color they choose, in the right formality, and the bride stays out of it unless asked by the parent. They don't need to match or coordinate with anyone, or definitely be different from anyone. So this is a great time to say, our wedding will be casual/ sem-formal/ formal, tux and ballgown, whatever it is. And as I know you are proud of your military service, I wanted you to know we are open to you wearing a dress uniform, or civies. ( different levels of formality have different uniforms in different service uniforms, just as civilian wear does.)
A lot who serve the 30 really do appreciate having the choice, a social occasion to wear it that is not a parade or funeral. You will likely please them by bringing it up, whether they choose to or not.

View Quoted Comment Under military guidelines, full 25 or 30 year retirees above a certain rank, a strictly social event of pride like a wedding, or ball, is entirely appropriate. ( former Army Medical.)

It’s a great idea! Will make for amazing photos too!
A bunch of our guests will be retired military and I think a few will be in uniform.
Both FH and I are former military, different branches. We won’t be in uniform LOL

View Quoted Comment That’s bot true. A class A or higher uniform is always appropriate for these kind of social occasions.

I’m a firm believer in that this is YOUR wedding & it’s YOUR vision! I think it would be awesome seeing them in uniform! My fiancé is a firefighter & his parents wanted him to wear his dress blues- he’s adamant that he’s not wearing them. As he says “I’ve given them 25+ years of my life, I’m not giving them my wedding!”

I would definitely give them the option. It is a formal occasion and as such it would be appropriate for them to wear their uniforms. It’s your wedding and your vision. Alternatively, you could have them stand or something to be honored

If it is appropriate to wear the uniform to a social event then it should be their choice. The couple do not traditionally or properly dictate what the fathers and grandfathers wear no matter what other people do. Leave it up to them.