Quote Originally Posted by Southern Breeze
I would have done the same. Time spent with ones family is more important.
Again, I'd have to say "not necessarily," for the same reasons I've mentioned before.

If the request is coming from a level of discomfort via unfamiliarity, sure. If it's a "real men don't wear such garments," no, I wouldn't have conceded to the request myself.

For the wedding question, ask the bride and groom. Do NOT ask their parents.