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Mother of the Bride Dresses Vs. Mother of the Groom?
Do the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom have to have the same color dress for a wedding reception? I just got a great deal on a beautiful dress for my mother. It doesn’t match the wedding colors but is a great shade of mauve for her. She loves it and I am glad she is happy. However, does my fiancee’s mother have to buy the same color or is ok for her to just pick her own gown out? Thanks in advance!!
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#6 written by Ali 2 years ago
She should pick something out that suits her, makes her feel great and fits in with the overall style of the wedding (i.e. not too formal if its outdoors, not too casual if it is an evening indoor sit-down reception etc.). It would be great if it coordinated with your wedding “look” but those that look too matchy matchy make it look like you are trying too hard and may seem silly later on. Have your future MIL take a cue from your mom and find something that is fabulous for her.
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#9 written by brwneyes 2 years ago
My future MIL told me she thought they should match. So, I started searching for a bunch of dresses that I thought would be good for both of them. Then she never looked at the dresses. So, I said forget it and they can wear whatever they want. It was too hard to coordinate since they live in different states. As long as they don’t wear white or ivory, they can pick a color that is flattering to them.
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#10 written by *Anna* 2 years ago
Oh no, they can each where whatever they like. My Mom found something she really likes too & it’s black but I’m glad she’s happy & feels comfortable in it. My colors are fuschia & green so I just asked that she not do something like pale blue or pink that wouldn’t work since she’s walking me. But, the Mothers don’t have to match at all. In fact, it would be a little like Mom bridesmaids to me. They should go with their individual likes & styles.
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#15 written by carolinachick495 2 years ago
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#17 written by A Nonny Mouse 2 years ago
She can wear whatever color she want save for white, dear..she doesn’t have to match the wedding party, and neither does the mother of the groom…..and both ladies don’t have to match if they don’t want to either……whatever makes them feel happy and beautiful will reflect in their faces…and your pictures…good luck!
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#19 written by margaretlfd 2 years ago
I don’t think she has to have the same color. I think they should have dresses that complement the colors of the wedding. My soon to be mother in law is from Ireland and she told me one day that the MOB wears blue since she is getting a new son, and the MOG wears pink since she is getting a new daughter. I don’t think both have to match or look the same.
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#20 written by Rosie 2 years ago
It would be an insult for the mother of the groom to show up wearing the same color as your mother. Your mother is looked at second to you, and what she wears is looked at and commented on as well. There is an old saying “the mother of the groom should show up, wear beige and shut up” They need to dress in separate colors
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she can wear whatever color she wants!!!