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Amie
Just Said Yes November 2021

Colour for mother of the bride?

Amie, on September 6, 2021 at 2:09 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 8

I am horrible at coordinating colours, but doing my best. I am stuck on what colour to use for my mother's dress. I will be in ivory, the groom in black and red. The bridesmaids in a vivid red and the groomsmen in black and grey.. My own dress and the bridesmaids are a combination of lace and chiffon. Any suggestions for the mother of the bride's dress? I am thinking neutrals, perhaps taupe or grey. This is an early winter wedding, so mostly indoors as we will likely have snow and ice by then.

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Latest activity by Samantha, on September 7, 2021 at 10:11 AM
  • Katie
    Expert August 2021
    Katie ·
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    Typically the mothers choose their own dress and colors.
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  • Jasmine S.
    VIP May 2022
    Jasmine S. ·
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    As said above, you can't choose for them, but there are lots of moms who do want to coordinate. If she asked for inspiration, I always recommend this guide: https://www.davidsbridal.com/Content_StyleandFashionGuide_styleguidemobcoordinator
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    Mother’s of the bride and groom wear whatever they want. They don’t have to match the bridal party.
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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
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    I think this obviously depends on the exact shades of red and grey etc that you have your bridal party in, but in terms of colours that would tone in well, I'd go for slightly darker or slightly lighter than the colours you already have.

    So, dark burgundy or wine tones, fuchsia, dark pink, silver, pewter, dove grey, mauves, dusty pinks, and that weird taupe-pink-grey colour that doesn't really have a name, haha. I've found some pictures of the colours I'm thinking of (ignore the style of the dresses). Ba

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I let my step mom & his mother choose. I was not about to decide something like that! I wanted them to look & feel their absolute best on the day of our wedding. They came out looking gorgeous!
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  • J
    January 1895
    Jessa ·
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    I love how my mom looks in black. With your colors, I would suggest it but not require it.

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  • Melissa
    Dedicated October 2023
    Melissa ·
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    My mom is choosing her own dress and color.
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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
    Samantha ·
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    I'm sure you're not making your mother wear something she doesn't want, and she asked for your opinion. Based on the time of year and your colors, I would go with a gray or black!

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